But is it Art (Part II)

But is it Art (Part II)

When I wrote “But is it Art (Part 1)” it was my intention to examine the struggle of photography to be recognized as a legitimate art form and in the process have a look at what constitutes Art. That is a big subject and I was going to make it a series of two or three...
A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park Seeing the Photograph before you Click the Shutter Fall in Confederation Park. This lovely spot is only a five minute walk from our house. “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera”. This was said by Dorothea...
Lens, Book and Camera

Lens, Book and Camera

Another day with the Guys Lens, Book and Camera October 1st was the latest Camera Show here in Vancouver and as usual I had my table. Again I went to this show with very little in the way of cameras to sell. I did take lots of camera cases and other stuff that I have...
Buying Prints

Buying Prints

Buying Photographic Prints Thoughts on the Market for Photographs Have you ever noticed how few photographs you see hanging in peoples homes as art? There are lots of family pictures but seldom do you see a photographic print hung simply as art to be enjoyed. You see...
The Same is Always Different

The Same is Always Different

On the side of the house we have a Lady who stands in the garden looking after the flowers. She is one of my favorite subjects. Have you ever heard someone pondering what to photograph? I have and I have had the experience of making a suggestion only to be told that...
The Process is Irrelevant

The Process is Irrelevant

There are some days when I come out on the front porch of our home and the picture before me is breathtaking. The light is just right, the air is clear, and the clouds in the sky are perfect. I had such a day this past winter and, of course, I got my camera and took a...
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