It is refreshing when the photographer gets in the way of the technology, and creates something refreshing. DPReview reader, tolleknolle, tricks out the Fujifilm forums with a handful of soft, atmospheric IR photography which split from the norm. They just happen to be taken with a Fujifilm X-A1. And, they are worth a peak.
Martin Irwin: Sakura 2014
It's that time of year again, when the Tokyo documenters like Martin Irwin hit the streets with their favourite bokeh-making lenses and shoot pink flowers and orange lamps. In Sakura 2014, Martin introduces this year's 'special edition', a happy frolicking two weeks, where, between thawing asphalt and blooming trees, Tokyoites drink themselves silly on crap beer and blankets of bright, pollen.
The trip to Sakura 2014 is worth it.
Going wide in Ebisu
Martin Irwin goes wide in Ebisu with the super Voigtlander 15mm f/4,5 LTM lens and his new Sony A7r.
Martin Irwin: (De)lightful Tokyo
For a while now Ω has been a fan of Martin Irwin's photography and frank reviews. He has an eye for shadows, converging lines, and the modern human element. If you want to observe Tokyo life whilst skipping around the fartsy world of the self-proclaimed street photographer, Martin's work will get you there. The lad's weapon of choice is the silent Sony RX1 and his English good looks.
His latest photographic delights can be found below:
Photographer Masahiro Makino
Another flickr photographer I've followed for a couple of years is the talented Masahiro Makino, a master of detail and delicacy. His work hones in on the unique and beautiful Japanese city of Kyoto. Mostly, Masahiro works in hi-contrast colour. He loves shallow focus, food, and rituals.
Colorless Impressions X100s tags
Something makes me think Pete Gardner would agree that Kingra Sado's X100s Colorless Impressions are worthy of a gander.
Thanks, Fujirumors.
Photographer Pete Gardner
About a year ago, Flickr introduced me to the London-based photographer/designer, Pete Gardner, whose work has become something of a personal muse. That muse says this about himself:
“Pete Gardner is a professional studio based photographer in London, UK. With over twenty five years experience, he specialises in creative product and concept photography for design and advertising clients. His passion is his personal work, which concentrates mainly on the urban environment and the effects of light and shadow he observes whilst walking around the streets of the city.”
Passion for the urban environment really comes out in Pete's photos, which really are a glass showcase of urban angles and shadows. My own views of the urban scape changed greatly as a result of Pete's work.
But no manner of carefully or uncarefully worded essay comes close to illustrating both Pete's genius and his madness. Only his photos do that.
Nikon Rumors: The Benefits of Personal Work
Yesterday, Nikon Rumors hosted one of its best guest posts of the last year, an article by Sean Afnan, outlining why personal projects are important in developing your portfolio and your work.
Flickr: Liisa and Håvard, a photographer's love story
This is what the human side of photography is all about. For more, run straight to the Flickr highlight. It is worth your time.
Flickr: Nicolas Bruno depicts his nightmares in photos
From the Flickr Blog:
“Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, unable to move and being haunted by your worst nightmares? It’s what happens to those who suffer from sleep paralysis, like photographer Nicolas Bruno, known on Flickr as thewickedend. Nicolas endured these traumatic hallucinations for years. But over time, he learned that photography helped to control them.”
You can see Nicolas' photography through his account, thewickedend. Check out the original Flickr blog post for the whole story.