In the next couple of weeks I'll attempt to duplicate this shot for all the lines on the Boston T map, creating a Boston T Series. Check back in a couple weeks to see the poster!
5.06.2009
Boston T Series... Coming Soon!
A few months ago I snapped this close-up of the side of an old, weathered T car standing idle at Government Center.
In the next couple of weeks I'll attempt to duplicate this shot for all the lines on the Boston T map, creating a Boston T Series. Check back in a couple weeks to see the poster!
In the next couple of weeks I'll attempt to duplicate this shot for all the lines on the Boston T map, creating a Boston T Series. Check back in a couple weeks to see the poster!
5.05.2009
Creative Departure
During this past year, my creative interests took a surprising turn... I found myself drawn to urban art. This interest was definitely born from following Shepard Fairey's influence on the Obama Campaign. From Fairey I learned about the work of Banksy, Ron English, and Sam Flores. Oddly, I was hooked. I started looking at graffiti as art, I collected a few rare screen prints, and I found myself secretly wanting the over-sized graphic t-shirts worn by urban high schoolers. I know, I know... I too am relieved that this new interest did not leave it's mark on my wardrobe.
Yesterday though, this rural kid made his first attempt at combining the aesthetic style of urban art with photography. Here is the result in low-res quality. To get a better view, click on the image.
The above image started as 12 vertical photos stitched together. Because yesterday's overcast weather was less than optimal for photography, the sky was completely washed out, leaving a natural blank white background. Noticing this, I thought that this photograph might make a great candidate for some experimentation. I then ran the composite image through multiple Adobe processes. After about 5 hours of tweaking and editing, I arrived at the above 200 MB file. If I ever learn screen printing, this would make a really sharp print. I don't expect this to be the direction that my photography takes, but nonetheless it was a fun creative departure for a day. Let me know what you think!
Yesterday though, this rural kid made his first attempt at combining the aesthetic style of urban art with photography. Here is the result in low-res quality. To get a better view, click on the image.
The above image started as 12 vertical photos stitched together. Because yesterday's overcast weather was less than optimal for photography, the sky was completely washed out, leaving a natural blank white background. Noticing this, I thought that this photograph might make a great candidate for some experimentation. I then ran the composite image through multiple Adobe processes. After about 5 hours of tweaking and editing, I arrived at the above 200 MB file. If I ever learn screen printing, this would make a really sharp print. I don't expect this to be the direction that my photography takes, but nonetheless it was a fun creative departure for a day. Let me know what you think!
5.03.2009
Downtown Panorama: View from Bay Village
As neighborhoods go, Boston's Bay Village is an incredibly well kept secret. Nestled between the Boston Public Gardens and I-90, the streets of Bay Village offer the quaintness and old-world feel of Beacon Hill and the North End, minus the foot-traffic of meandering tourists.
The real jewel of Bay Village however is found on its buildings' roofs, not outside their front doors. My friends Pete and Sarah are two Bay Village residents who experience this on almost a daily basis. Yesterday morning I got out on their roof deck to capture the view they enjoy.
The photo above was taken at about 10:30am. Though it was an overcast morning, I was quite happy with the results. Please click on the image and larger version will open up in a new tab. The detail is really remarkable.
If you have a great view from your home/apartment in Boston and want it photographed, send me an email.
The real jewel of Bay Village however is found on its buildings' roofs, not outside their front doors. My friends Pete and Sarah are two Bay Village residents who experience this on almost a daily basis. Yesterday morning I got out on their roof deck to capture the view they enjoy.
The photo above was taken at about 10:30am. Though it was an overcast morning, I was quite happy with the results. Please click on the image and larger version will open up in a new tab. The detail is really remarkable. If you have a great view from your home/apartment in Boston and want it photographed, send me an email.
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