Reflections on Photography...

In the last three months since I have been posting photographs I have learned more than I knew that there was to learn about photography.

In the last few weeks I have been focusing on wildflower photography, which has turned out to be much more difficult than I first assumed. I have found that the most difficult part of photographing flowers is the limited depth of field that a macro lens provides. Also, attempting to photograph flowers in different and unique ways has sometimes been complicated, and it has mostly been complicated because of the composition of the flowers themselves. Another thing that I have found to be difficult to do is to bring out the vibrant colors of the flowers.

The Indian (or Texas) Paintbrush has been very abundant this spring, and I have also discovered it to be the easiest to photograph. The geometry and fullness of the flower has allowed me to experiment more with the paintbrush than with any other flower, and with some success. The Texas bluebonnet has proven to be the most difficult to photograph in unique ways. Because of the composition of the petals the Bluebonnet is a flower that tends to be much more visually stimulating from further away than it is up close.

I have discovered that my favorite time of the day to take photographs is in the later morning hours. About ten o’clock in the morning seems to be the right time to take most photographs; the light is usually just the right intensity. There is also something about the time of day that I think translates into the photograph. There is another part of our senses that is active when we look at a photograph in which the time of day can be reasonably assumed.

I am going to continue to post new photographs twice a week, and I will be posting a blog once a week. I have other ideas that are working themselves out inside my head, including showcasing the work of other artist especially local artist. I am also hoping to post video vlogs on my YouTube channel once a week and these vlogs will include commentary and new photographs.

At the moment I am researching a project that I plan to take photographs for this summer; I have called the project “Life and Death in the Brazos Valley.” In the more immediate future I will probably be taking the weekend off from taking photographs. Last weekend I took four rolls of photographs, and I need to focus on organizing my photographs and negatives (I am behind at the moment). Also, I need to spend some time finding more prints for my portfolio. Hopefully next week I will have some news pertaining to that specifically.

For now I will leave you with a thought from Berenice Abbott: “Photography helps people to see.”

Texas in Bloom...

Texas Bluebonnet

Sweet William

Showy Primrose

These photographs where taken in Washinton and Brazos Counties, Texas. (Technical: Pentax K2, FujiFilm 400 Speed Color Film, Kodak 800 Speed Color Film)

Copyright: Teddy Wilson 2008

Blog Photographs Review (Jan-Mar)

AggieCon Art Show...

Photos That Will Appearing at the AggieCon Art Show…

Cross of Leaves

Down the Tracks

Katherine's Bridge

Trees in the Fog

26th and Main

Madeleine’s Clock

Brazos Sand

Pond Sunset

Tropical Texas

Spring in the Sky

Photos that will be in the Print Shop…

Angel Prayers

Gate in the Fog

(These photos are matted and can be purchased for $15.)

About the AggieCon Art Show…

This is the place where artists from around the US share their wonderful art with the world. They place original and print work up for inspiration and for sale. This room can be found near the dealer’s room and is open to the public, no con badge required.

Hours of Operation
Thursday...2pm to 7pm
Friday.......10am to 7pm
Saturday...10am to 7pm (Art Auction will be held after Charity Auction in Room 201)
Sunday.....10am to 2pm

About AggieCon…

AGGIECON 39: The Penguins Are Stealing My CON!
March 27th-30th, 2008

AggieCon is the annual science fiction convention produced entirely by the members of Cepheid Variable, a student organization, on the grounds of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. It has the recognition of being the oldest, continuously running, student-produced science fiction convention in the U.S. Each spring, we bring in guests notable in their chosen fields of writing, art, acting, editing, or game production and give the student body a chance to see them in person.

Faces of a Cemetery Revisited...

Jesus at the Gate

Water Stains of Time

Angel Prayers Revisited

These photographs were taken in Oakwood Cemetery in Navasota, Texas. (Technical: Pentax K2, FujiFilm 400 Speed Color Film)

Copyright: Teddy Wilson 2008