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Wo Worte versagen, die Sprache schweigt, wird es dunkel. Doch eine kleine Blume beginnt zu reden, Ihre Worte bestehen aus Duft, aus Licht, aus Farbe, auch wenn sie vielleicht "nur" weiß ist.
Die Blume verkörpert Liebe, Zuneigung. Sie bietet Halt, Orientierung. Sie verleiht Trost, Freude.
Mit dieser kleinen Blumengeschichte setzt sich die Serie mit Nastya fort.
NOIR Magnetique
In the time of the corona pandemic, I did some tests with my camera and the self-timer. I also put the emphasis on the black and white editing. Here is a result of this test.
After spending years of taking photos, looking at photos and thinking about photography, I wasn't getting the excitement, nor the fulfilment from shooting digital photos. Meanwhile, I always felt the soft whisper of film photography, calling me to rediscover it's delights.
Finally, about a year ago, I've traded my digital kit with a TLR film camera and a dozen of rolls.
Going back to film photography 15 odd years later, I've realized that shooting film stirred a creative joy in me. I've managed to create a simple yet effective scanning contraption that I've named "Shoebox Scanner Mark IV" and I've shot about dozen rolls, happy and carefree.
I've been shooting B&W and at one point I realized that the film stocks are limited and the films that I've managed to find can be exceedingly (sometimes ridiculously) expensive. Was there room for experimentation there?
I've been solely using Caffenol (cheap instant coffee, washing soda, vitamin c and sometimes salt for fast films) for B&W films as this developer is much less harmful than ready made developers and I'm fairly experienced with it. I also like to make my own, things whenever I can.
As an alternative to B&W film, I've thought about using Caffenol with colour film, developing only the B&W layer of the emulsion. I've read about this process but the results I've found were less than desirable. I was still eager though.
Risking a single roll of Fujifilm NPS 160, a film lauded for it's natural tones in it's heyday,
I've shot 12 photos with my trusty Yashica MAT 124G . The roll I exposed was sadly expired in 2005 and I knew that the colours of my rolls were far from perfect with regular C-41 process.
After developing the film and scanning the negatives with my home made scanner, I was pleasantly surprised.
From now on, when I can't find proper B&W film, I'll make sure to use Caffenol with the roll that I can put my hands on, and I'll remember to enjoy the process of experimentation!
"Introducing Tonal Architecture "
As a photographer, I have always been drawn to the beauty and complexity of buildings. The lines, shapes, and textures of a structure can create a stunning composition that is both captivating and thought-provoking. But for me, the true essence of architecture is best captured in black and white.
For me, black and white photography allows me to focus on the structure itself and eliminate any distractions that color can bring. By removing color, the viewer's attention is drawn to the lines, shapes, and textures of the building, making it easier to appreciate its design. In addition, black and white images can also convey a sense of timelessness and history, making them perfect for capturing the grandeur of historic buildings.
I also enjoy the creative freedom that black and white photography provides. With color photography, the color of the building can sometimes clash with the background or surrounding elements, making it difficult to create a pleasing composition. However, with black and white, I can play with contrasts and tonal values to create a more dynamic image.
I have been honing my skills in black and white architecture photography for years and have captured some of the most iconic and beautiful buildings all around the world. From the historic cathedrals of Europe to the modern skyscrapers of Asia, I have captured the essence of each structure and created stunning, timeless images.
I am excited to share my art with you and invite you to take a look at my portfolio on my profile. You will find a collection of my black and white architecture photography that showcases the beauty and elegance of structures from all around the world.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my art and I hope you enjoy viewing my images as much as I enjoyed capturing them."
Zum Pinsel greifen und die Welt verständlich machen: Alena Moschinskis Arbeiten sind Ausdruck ihrer inneren Welt. Wie kein anderes Medium bedeutet Malerei für sie das kommunikative Zwischenspiel aus Farbe, Pinsel, Leinwand und der Erfahrung der eigenen Wirkmacht. Ihre abstrakten sowie figurativen Arbeiten klingen im Raum, machen diesen entweder luzide oder unmittelbar und gewichtig. Sie erden den Betrachter oder tragen ihn sanft davon.
Vor kurzem durfte ich eine großartige Künstlerin Portraitieren. Wir haben uns in ihrem Atelier getroffen und ich war bei der Entstehung eines ihrer Kunstwerke mit der Kamera dabei. Wir dürfen auf jeden Fall auf weitere Projekte von ihr gespannt sein.
Dark magic
A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong.
Ende Oktober abe ich an einem Workshop zum Thema Sensual-Fotografie teilgenommen. Der Workshop hat mich total geflasht und ich möchte mich unbedingt in dieser Richtung weiter entwickeln
Die Bilder in diesem Blog stammen aus dem ersten eigenständigen Versuch das Gelernte selbst umzusetzten. Es sind also keine Bilder aus dem Workshop, sondern aus meinem ersten Shooting danach.
Ich würde mich freuen, wenn mich jemand (Model) auf diesem Weg unterstützt und vielleicht Lust auf solche Bilder hätte.
to be continued
The Ligurian mountains, located on the Italian Riviera, are known for their rugged and steep terrain, making them a unique and strange landscape compared to many other mountain ranges. These mountains rise up from the Mediterranean Sea and are home to a variety of plant and animal life, as well as ancient villages and towns nestled into the hillsides.
One of the strangest features of the Ligurian mountains is their geology. The rocks that make up these mountains are a mixture of marble, schist, and other metamorphic rocks, which have been transformed over millions of years through heat and pressure. This has resulted in a strange and varied landscape, with jagged peaks, steep cliffs, and deep valleys.
In addition to their geology, the Ligurian mountains are also home to a number of bizarre and unique plant species. Many of these plants have adapted to the harsh climate and rocky soil of the region, developing unusual features such as spines, succulent leaves, and waxy coatings to protect against the dry heat and salt spray from the sea.