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Helsinki Bus Station Theory

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I have talked about photographer Tom McLaughlan (Ministract) before on this blog.  He is the photographer I found on Google+ when I started my photography journey who peaked my interest in abstract and minimalism in photography.  Although I attempt to produce work as visually interesting as Tom when I fumble at abstract images I have more steps to take on my journey to be able to see the beautiful patterns before me.  Tom’s latest blog post (Helsinki Bus Station Theory) not only brings another set of wonderful images he links to a very interesting article about photographic vision and personal commitment by Arno Minkkinen.  I encourage you to go check out this post…

As I am still having issues with my main photography computer I am including one of my abstracts from last year.  An interesting pattern found in the shop…

Cross Patterns

Cross Patterns
Nikon D7100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/80s, 55mm, f4.2, ISO 800

Wordless Wednesday: Chained

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In the Shop – ITS17
Squared – SQ82

MLCreations Photography: In The Shop &emdash; Chained

Chained
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/125s, f/8, ISO 200

Barbed Flakes

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Squared – SQ81
Monochrome Winter

The first day of the new year was very unclear of itself. There was snow. There was wind. The sun showed its face. And there were a few moments of calm.

During one of those calm moments I ventured outside with the macro lens. It has a very long lens hood which would protect the front of the lens from the elements. I also wanted to see what I could capture of the new snow. I ended up behind the house pointing the camera at the fence since it was the only thing not swaying in the wind.

Frequent readers of my ramblings will know my penchant for the barbed wire fence around my yard. It didn’t disappoint me yesterday. The snow gathered on the barbs and if you look closely you can make out the individual flakes. As I often do, my winter images end up as B&W. I like the clarity it brings to the image.

This is another entry in my growing Squared series as well as the first installment this year for my old Monochrome Winter series.  The MW series did not receive any love from me last year and I hope to correct that going forward.

MLCreations Photography: Squared &emdash; Barbed Flakes

Barbed Flakes
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/200s, f/5.6, ISO 200