Category: Phase One P65+

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Rust and Decay

Rusty decaying ship, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sometimes you take a photo and you wish you could go back in time and see what something looked like in its prime.  This shot was made of a rusted hull of a ship in Buenos Aires. From what I could tell this was a party boat of some type.  This image is of what I presume was the dining room.   As you can see all the wood and content is gone.  I just loved the look, geometry, and of course the rust.  This was hit in a very dangerous part of Buenos Aires, so while it was being taken I was always watching out for a mugger as well as the few friends that were with me were on constant guard.  I have a lot of rusty ship images from this trip and maybe I’ll post a few more in the near future.

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Twins

Iceberg and Mountain, Antarctica

Going through some of my images the other day I came across this image from one of my trips to Antarctica.  What I like is how the icebergs matches the same look as the mountains behind.  Antarctica is so pretty and full of many surprises like this.  I have so many iceberg pictures.  MAybe time for an Iceberg book.

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Hanging On

Tree Hanging On, Bryce Canyon

On one of my trips to Bryce Canyon I had one of those magic moment light sunrises.   Snow and this golden light and so much to shoot.  This is one shot. I like the tree with the softer focus of the hillside in the background.  Because this was short with a Phase One camera there is immense detail in the shot.  The roots clinging to the rocky surface and the try trying to defy the elements.  Love it!

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Hurricane Ridge Weathered Tree

Weathered Tree - Olympic National Park

I keep coming back to Olympic National Park.  Have done a number of trips there and I will be leading a workshop there this fall.  While most people see this ridge called Hurricane Ridge from the parking lot, I decided to see a ridge I saw off in the distance and thus traveled a very rough road out to a farther ridge.  along the way on the top of the ridge were testaments to the battle trees fight to make their stance on this ridge.  There are small hearty evergreens with deep roots and then there are the ones like in this photo that fought the battle and lost.  Now they are at the mercy of the winds and nature and while dead take on a whole new look as natures wears them down.

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Iceland Land Of Such Beauty

Creek and waterfalls, Iceland

In May of this year I am leading another Phase One PODAS workshop to the beautiful country of Iceland.  This is a magnificent country with such beauty it is hard to describe but easy to appreciate.  Even the horses are art.  This shot was done on one of the main roads around Iceland.  here are a lot of spots like this so it is hard to get too far without wanting to jump out of the car and shoot another image.  If you are interested in going me on my workshop you can learn more information HERE.

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Old Train

Old Train Car, Noblesville, IN

Sometimes I find myself coming back to my rust and decay images as I found my self this morning. I am in Seattle for a few days then move over to Olympic National Park this weekend where I will be scouting out locations for an upcoming PODAS Photo workshop. I love ONP and there are so many cool places to shoot.  Challenge is timing from one spot to another and time to shoot when there. I will end up having to move around 2-30 people and the logitics are tough, but I am good at that.

Today’s picture is the rusting and decaying interior of an old Pullman car sitting off a railroad siding abandoned and decaying away. I love the texture, colors and the general state of what it is today and what it might have been yesterday.  Shot in Noblesville, IN of all places.

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Zion Offers So Much

Zion National PArk

Zion National Park, a short drive (sort of) from LasVegas is such a wonderful place to visit.  I usually go in the fall, winter and spring.  At these times you can drive in the park.  During the summer you must take a bus.  There are many good walk and vistas.  One part of the park is a valley with large canyon walls and very pretty and another part is carved sandstone and almost desert like.  A must see trip.  This image was made right after you go through the tunnel from the valley part.  Park the car and take a hike.  Lots of great shots like this are available.

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A Different View

New York City, Apple Store

There is no hiding it, I am an Apple fan.  I love their products, have Apple stock (bought a number of years ago YES!), and I love their stores.  It’s an amazing sight to see when visiting a mall or other location and to see an Apple Store.  There are always a crowd of people in these stores.  There are no cash registers, You can touch and play with any product you like and there are some real helpful people to answer questions.  What is really great though is the bold architecture, especially at their super stores.  the design is gorgeous with lots of glass and chrome.  This shot was done at the New York store looking up under the glass staircase into the glass cube.  The color shot os nice but for some reason I thought this B&W shot works best.

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The City

Chicago Iron

I love shooting in the city.  Any city will do.  What’s fun is that it is a dynamic environment.  Weather, wind, light, people are always changing it.  I am like a hunter as I am always looking up and down and behind me.  I can see people I want to shoot or a building.  I love coming bak and editing images.  This image is one I like because it is of steel or maybe even old iron and it shows the city in the background.  Kind of symbolizes the whole thing.  The shot has a strong vertical and it balances the buildings in the background.