New Mexico and NANPA
I’m back from NANPA. I was gratified by the response to my keynote presentation Between Heaven and Earth and got to meet a lot of interesting people.
Before NANPA I ventured out to Bosque del Apache to photograph swans, cranes, and snow geese with some friends. We had some luck at one sunrise, with large groups of birds exploding into the air in soft light. It seems that the birds are less wary than in the past so it’s easier to get full frame shots of individuals. The visit put me in a great frame of mind for NANPA.
February 24th, 2009 at 09:39
I love this shot. Did you have to use a neutral-density filter or something to dial down the light and get a long enough exposure for the movement or was it pretty dark out? Just curious. Thanks for sharing it, I hope you continue to post your current work on the blog!
Mat Hayward
February 24th, 2009 at 10:57
Hey Art,
Just wanted to drop a quick note and let you know I really enjoyed the keynote presentation you gave at NANPA. It was great to see some wonderful photography and also to get educated on all of the wonderful cultures you bring to us in your show. In addition to all of that, you are a really funny guy. Looking forward to all of the new episodes.
Jerry
February 24th, 2009 at 11:48
Hi, Mat,
I just stopped down to get the slower exposure. I do intend to post images and videos on the blog.
February 24th, 2009 at 17:30
Welcome back Art sounds like a good trip! Awesome shot!
February 27th, 2009 at 04:43
Hi Art,
Is there any way to get a transcript of your speech at NANPA? I wish I could have been there.
February 28th, 2009 at 08:22
Hi Art.
Stunning image!
I really like how the shutter speed keeps makes a gradual of motion from the birds at the bottom and upwards in the image.
Sincerely
Seung Kye
March 1st, 2009 at 11:16
Hey Art, Very nice picture, I like the final artistic effect of the long exposure.
March 4th, 2009 at 07:21
Hi
I am currently doing an A level using wildlife as my exam work so have a few questions that may help me!
Look forward to hearing from you, Thanks. Caroline
? Are you self taught in Photography? Did you have to gain qualifications in any subject for what you do now?
March 9th, 2009 at 09:34
Reminds me of a work of Escher’s, “Day and night”.
I thought of the resemblance being intended, having read “Seing like a Painter” on one site. Do you find anything relating your photograph to the mentioned drawing, or is it just in my mind?
March 11th, 2009 at 06:54
I certainly see the resemblance to Escher and would love to take credit for that composition, but in fact I had the right lens on the camera at the moment the birds took off, grabbing the shot as best I could.
March 13th, 2009 at 02:56
Thank you for your answer. I’ve learned something by it.
March 30th, 2009 at 19:02
Hi! Great photography! As a painter with a camera I can follow your way of thinking about pictures. Much like my own way.
Se everyday life in a Swedish suburb:
http://bildburen.blogspot.com/
/Ingemar E