by mike | Jan 21, 2015 | Storytelling, The Art of The Craft |
From his book, Letting Go Of The Camera, photographer Brooks Jensen shared the insight that we are predisposed to see the world from a certain viewpoint. What is Your Natural Vision? In my own photography, I’m drawn to small details seen from a close-up...
by mike | Sep 10, 2014 | The Missing Conversation |
I came across this old Polaroid photo while going through my archives and I was struck with a wave of nostalgia. I don’t remember the exact date I shot this scene but a safe guess would be the late 1960s to early 1970s. The vantage point is from the US 27...
by mike | Aug 23, 2014 | Pieces of The Puzzle, The Missing Conversation |
Well, I now have my choice from three boxes that have served as the yard office at Valley Junction. A recent field trip revealed the small trailer has been replaced with a larger 10′ x 44′ mobile office. (Sigh.) The new building is even more non-descript...
by mike | Aug 20, 2014 | The Missing Conversation |
I’ve long planned to model a yard office for the railroad by the abandoned station platform next to Mill Street. The image of a portable/mobile field office fits the theme and mood I’m creating with the layout, so it’s time to head for the classroom...
by mike | Aug 13, 2014 | The Missing Conversation |
One day I saw a flash of blue out of the corner of my eye while driving past the grain elevator in Centerville, Indiana. I quickly glanced at the building but I didn’t stop. The experience left an impression that lingered for days, which was strange because I...
