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Photography Beginner - what interest me

I don't mind if the photo is enhanced by software, filters, technique or which ever way. The end results is what captivates me the most. I am inspired when a picture delivers a message that generates a great heap of emotions in me. I am enlightened, in awe, or it expands my imagination. Photos that spark that fire is what I want to recreate my own. Not only does creativity inspires me, I like the back story. Where did the photographer stand, how did he/she prepare for the shot, what type of equipment was used and why was that used, how close are the results compared to what appeared as an idea, what does the photo mean to the originator? Finding an outlet for creativity is what I sought for as I begin here. I am looking into what theme or collection that will speak to me the most and what is easily accessible in terms of location and equipment (I have Nikon VR D3000 + lenses 55-200mm). To begin I need to find my niche and look into themes found in my collection. Sources from interfacelift to personal blogs on posterous is where I find these great photos. Hopefully as a result I can identify some of the things I can create that peaks my interests (that is another post).

Themes that I like the most:

landscape with amazing view of the sky, water, land. A combination of all earth elements. splash of earthy colors.
these are calming, interesting, and not creepy or disturbing.
close up of any objects. Details and characteristics that I couldn't have seen without looking closely. There is beauty within any object.
night time - city lights, the colors from the sunset, or long exposure lights. mystery, darkness allows for the viewer to make up their own endings
juxtaposition - contrasts of common objects
Samples:
Robert Therrien -
World on Green Leaf - http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/1981/world_on_green_leaf.html
superimposing overlapping pictures creating an interesting look of reality. illusions of reality, objects that are somewhat related, to tell a story, express emotions to the viewer.
Samples:
http://reflectionof.me/the-sun-is-always-setting-somewhere-else
http://reflectionof.me/from-1945-to-2010
tilt shift photography - sample: http://reflectionof.me/tilt-shift-photography

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August, 11, 2010
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Memorial Day 2010

I hope everyone had a good memorial day weekend. I know mine was full
of booze, food, and friends. We went to the annual Folklife Festival
at the Seattle Center on Saturday. Free admission to all 4 days. I am
not sure how to describe this event but it was sure a clash of food,
music and people. Each corner of the festival played in a different
tune - blue grass to hip hop to grunge to etc. And scattered around
the ground were food vendors and merchants. You can count on the
usual carnival foods but there were african, thai, chinese, indian,
and german goodies. That was exciting fun checking out the people in
Seattle. I think next time I will try to wear an outfit that blends
well in the crowd.. Looked to normal with jeans and a black jacket.
So after it got dark, we hit up chinatown Bush Garden for some karaoke
and Sake. It was really fun... I don't have the nerve to sing but many
others were excellent and got the crowd going. Memorial day weekend
doesn't end without a cookout or it wouldn't be called memorial day
weekend. So we had people at the house, grilled up some juicy
hamburgers and beer-soaked brats, drank screwdrivers, and played Wii
Monopoly. Can't believe it's already June! Where does the time go?

Check out for next years annual folklife festival -> http://www.nwfolklife.org

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June, 1, 2010
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Maritime Festival and Chowder Cook Off

The past weekend we went to the Fourteenth Annual Maritime Festival sponsored by The Seattle Waterfront Neighborhood and Metropolitan Improvement District. A beautiful Saturday to kick of the festival that took place along the waterfront. We saw tugboat races, Coast Guard rescue demos, and wooden-boat building for the kids. And of course, a chowder cook-off which was one of the reasons we went. With only $5, we sampled and voted on the best chowder. Tried out 9 different chowders from Anthony's Pier 66, Bell Harbor Conference Center, The Crab Pot, Elliot's Oyster House, The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar, Ivar's , Seattle Marriott Waterfront, Six-Seven, and Steamer's Seafood Cafe. All were very excellent but I voted for Six-Seven because it was delicious. I picked that because it didn't taste or have the consistency of warm milk. It was a medium-size sample portion, not overpowering but a balanced combo of spices and they didn't skimp on clam meat.