I understand why some folks advocate keeping every image. However, I strongly recommend folks be draconian … keep the best and ditch the rest.
It is January. Old Man Winter has the Mid-Atlantic region firmly in his grasp. For several days in a row, temperatures have dipped down into the teens and single digits. Some places are seeing heavy snows for the first time in years.
Several times when I have been in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the predawn sky has put on a spectacular light show. I am always pleased and thankful to witness this natural display of beauty, but I have yet to capture what I consider an equally dazzling image of the city skyline set against a dramatic morning twilight sky.
When my daughters were little I loved watching Sesame Street with them, and Sammy the Snake was one of my favorite characters (Did I type that out loud? I meant their favorite, their favorite). Sammy helped to teach the alphabet because he looked and sounded just like the letter S, oh yessssssss!
[singlepic id=316 w=320 h=240 float=left]Students and clients of mine learn one will develop and expand their photography skills by shooting locally. Moreover, one will produce some of her/his best work in and around one’s hometown. In addition to capturing and creating images near home, I also recommend my students have fun with their cameras. Over the July 4th weekend I had the opportunity to follow my own advice … and I want to share the results with you.
