I am beginning to feel the tug and draw of the traveling jones. I fly from JFK next Tuesday, non-stop to Athens and my next great adventure. I have been reading a lot of photographic philosophy on the Webb’s photo blog and this is all good food for thought. Things I need to remember–the sudden flow of geometry, the instance of emotional capture in the viewfinder and a need for patience. I need to wait and see what happens. I need to relax. I am pretty hyper. There has been a lot on my mind lately that does not feel so good, mostly to do with family and their emotions. Nothing I can do about that except step back and let things happen.
I would like to have at least three new prints to add to the portfolio I am bringing with me. I have been taking pictures of the interior of my home–bureaus, mantles, doors, windows, clocks…all very intimate and full of humanity. If I can glean something from them, I will be happy. Then I can finish packing on Monday night and go to sleep knowing that all is taken care of and well in hand during my absence.
I purchased another digital camera. I decided to bring my 50D with me so I needed a smaller digital point-and-shoot for street work. I chose the Canon G11. It’s a great compliment to the Voigtlander, I feel. I like that I can shoot in full manual and adjust my shutter and aperture like the Rebel. I can also adjust the film speed from 80 to 3200ISO. It fits in the palm of my hand. Lovely, and not too dear.
More to come…
JDCM
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