BETH SUMMER

I have created this blog to challenge myself to try new imaging, whether through my iPhone or my DSLRs. It is my desire to learn more about photography not only through the camera but with post processing which I find to be exciting and adventurous. As I shoot each image, I envision a finished product through the use of my camera tools and software.I hope as you view my posts, you too will enjoy my new ventures on my journey into the digital world of photogaphy. Click on image for larger view.

I enjoy using a camera to translate my visualization into reality on paper. Visualization is defined as the ability to see in the "mind's eye" the finished work before actual application. It is the creative process of images transitioning from the realm of the reactive and contemplative to the conscious and deliberate. An element of surreal gives the viewer a different perspective on the subject, removing the literal and getting down to the essence of conveying the energy of the subject. For me, the image begins when the work goes beyond merely representing reality and enters the realm of personal expression. My methods are meant to be intentional, whether in the camera or post processing.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Boat Reflection

Boats and reflections go together well. This image is no exception. Reflections of the boat's front coupled with the waves in the water enhance the mood of the photo. I'm a sucker for reflections :):):)

(Sony Nex 5...Snapseed)

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Butterflies

What caught my eye at first was the dilapidated awning on the trailer. On a closer look, I was struck by the butterfly adornments. I imagined that a young family lived in this trailer at one point and the butterflies were applied to the exterior to put a smile on their child's face...a whimsical moment. And now... just a reminder of the abandonment of the home.

(Sony Nex 5...Snapseed)

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Magical Hour

Magical hours are usually known at sunrise and sunset because of the position of the sun and the lighting. Add fog to the mix and it really becomes magical. As the sun set one evening, the fog was rolling in at the same time and the lights were beginning to come on for the evening. Fog, lights equals mystery and magical. I liked the mood that was set with nature's elements.

(Sony Nex 5...Snapseed and Topaz)

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Going Nowhere

Going nowhere...haven't gone anywhere for a long time!!! Just sitting on the cobblestones wasting away the day...

(Sony Nex 5...Snapseed)

Monday, January 21, 2013

Palette

I've always wished that I had the natural talent to create an image from my imagination but alas, I'm not very creative. Photography is the closest I get with creativity. And this is as close as I get with a paintbrush!!! Swishes of the brush, a bright multitude of colors, and voila...images appear on paper, canvas, or even on a wall. A dash of paint becomes alive.....

(Sony Nex 5... Snapseed)

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Thick Soup

Very heavy fog one morning...perfect for shooting images down on the river! Sitting on the rocks and listening to the traffic on the Manhattan Bridge inching along the highway as the fog was so thick and it was difficult to see very far in front of you. A peaceful morning to reflect on life...

(Sony Nex 5...Snapseed)

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Morning Reflection

Many mornings I would walk to this spot by the river to see what the image would be in the AM. It was always a different sight and on this morning, I enjoyed the reflection in the morning rains. I also really like the old trolley tracks and cobblestones. And the juxtaposition of the Brooklyn Bridge and skyscrapers tells a story of engineering feats. I really felt as if I was in another decade walking in history....a great way to start the day.

(Sony Nex 5...Snapseed)