Took this photograph a week or so ago, and I’m still very satisfied with it, so I thought I’d share it as an example of what I’ve been up to.
The work of Matthias Heiderich can be found here:
Trying a new way of showing pictures on the ol’ Tumblr with this post, I never realized you could stack them one on top of the other. I usually post about 10 of my favorites from artists I want to share, and this way the casual viewer doesn’t need to strain over tiny thumb nails if they don’t want to click through a slide show.
Matthias seems to be the only photographer to date that I enjoy who uses that soft pastel color palette, something like an old musty film camera. I hesitate to say Holga, I don’t want to insult his hard work.
Excellent objects in the landscape.
New photography series, “Of Childhood” posted on;
For this series I dug pretty far back into the archives. The photos represented are from 2009 to 2013.
These are objects and places that for some reason or another, in person or in photographic form, remind me of my childhood. An impossibly hard to place feeling of nostalgia and fear.
“Of Childhood”
Completed Mid 2013 - Photography Work - Shapes Industries
The work of Isabelle Pateer can be found here:
http://www.isabellepateer.com/index.php/projects/unsettled/
Most of these images are from her Unsettled series, which supposedly focuses an eye on the consequences of industrial expansion. In my constant search for industrial landscapes and urban ruins, I’ve come across a lot of these types of photo series, and generally ignore the artist statement for the beautiful views.
The work of Thomas Prior can be found here:
My favorites from Mr. Prior are these quiet, simple, and sunny spots, where the world still seems to be doing its own thing.
The work of Laura McPhee can be found here:
Some truly strange things happening in strange places, with that excellent color, light, and composition.
Rocket Boy and the New World continues, with our intrepid explorer making his way closer and closer to the city, now with the confidence to travel during the day time. He can’t shake the feeling that something is strange about this place though, and that his answer might be among the skyscrapers.
The work of Zhang Kechun can be found here:
Here’s a whole world of muted tones, spacious and strange.
You can view the whole series (20 images) on my website, www.ShapesIndustries.com under the Photography tab.
Originally referred to as “Exotica Photo Tripping,” Anywhere But Here (Volume One) is a compilation of sorts, with each image selected for its adventurous appeal and elusive exact location.
When I go on photo trips, I’m usually drawn to places that feel foreign. Minnesota has a lot to pick from in this respect, but riverside and industrial parks are the best.
Anywhere But Here is my answer to aimless shooting, for when I don’t feel like working on a project or I simply need to get out of the house, hence Volume One. There’ll be more of this to come.
“Anywhere But Here (Volume One)”
Completed Early 2013 - Photography Work - Shapes Industries
The work of Kurt Manley can be found here:
I’ve managed to get out on a few more photo trips than usual, it’s warming up a bit in Minnesota. Kurt Manley is a good wanderer, I’d love to take pictures with him someday.
I have this security jacket I’ve been wearing, and I’m slowly beginning to realize its power. I’ll wander around in areas that I’m very familiar with, but the jacket allows me to do so at a much more leisurely pace. Truck yards, empty warehouses, parking lots, it’s one of my new favorite costume pieces for looking like I belong.
