Mindful Photography: Turning Your Gaze Outward
Mindful photography means taking in what we see and noticing the feelings that rise in us. An evening walk by the water — and finding the light with a camera.
Mindful photography means taking in what we see and noticing the feelings that rise in us. An evening walk by the water — and finding the light with a camera.
Denne uka gikk fototuren vår til vakre Alby på Jeløya – et sted hvor naturen virkelig får vise seg frem, uansett vær. Selv om det blåste godt og det bare var to av oss som møtte opp til det planlagte mindfulle fototreffet, ble det en opplevelse fylt av ro, kreativitet og nærvær. Vi startet som…
Å komponere bilder handler om forskjellige valg. Det handler om du ønsker å ta bildet i svart/hvitt eller i farger, om hvilken stemning du vil formidle med bildet, om bildet skal være liggende eller stående, om linjer og former, lys og skygge. Det handler om å spørre seg selv «Hva vil jeg fortelle med dette…
Ordene vi bruker når vi fotograferer Har du noen gang tenkt på at ordene vi bruker når vi fotograferer er harde ord? Vi bruker ord som å ta bilde, skyte, peke, ramme inn, retusjere bort, brenne ut. Vi er også ofte på jakt etter det beste bildet. Vi er med i fotokonkurranser, hvor mye går…
The post reflects on a photography break taken during a workday, emphasizing the importance of composition, particularly leading lines, textures, and contrasts in black and white photography. The author encourages readers to explore these elements in their work, aiming to deepen their creative boundaries and share experiences in photography.
Sitting at Bodø Airport, waiting to fly home again, I find myself reflecting on five fabulous days in Northern Norway. Kjerringøy is a small island near Bodø, where life moves at a different pace. We stayed in a red, weathered cabin that has stood there since my wife Tone’s grandmother’s time. Tone spent her childhood…
This week, we have enjoyed some days with 20 degrees temperatures. The sky was blue, and the sea was inviting. We met lovely people. We also swam in both the pool and the ocean. We hiked in the mountains nearby. We spent some hours in the rainforest near Firgas in the north. We took a…
In Moss, spring has arrived, and a coastal walk inspires mindful photography. The surroundings come to life with vitality, captivating birdsong, and unique photographic opportunities. Mindful Photography means being fully present, open to nature’s offerings, and capturing its beauty. Each moment is cherished, leaving a sense of gratitude and anticipation for more exploration.
The post describes birdwatching in northern Norway, capturing photos with a Nikon D7100 and a 300mm lens, and recommends birdwatching as a meditative activity. It also suggests finding birdwatching supplies on Amazon and teases future articles on birds. A challenge to share bird photos is also presented.