The Adventures of Michael Vincent

Posts tagged with expression

My Photography
2021-11-15 21:47:19 UTC
I don’t consider myself a Landscape Photographer.My goal has been very clear from the start. To master my Camera to a high standard of technical proficiency. It meant if I could achieve that, I could create an image of any subject that was of interest to me. And I mean…

Self Expression
2021-09-19 20:15:08 UTC
I gave a performance last night. It was great fun. This image was created using my nimble and powerful XE-3 paired with XF27mm F2.8. I gave the camera to my friend Liam and asked him to create a few images. What’s great about the XE-3 is it’s easy to put…

30 Day Challenge Day 27: Dogs Life
2021-03-08 13:29:29 UTC
It’s interesting observing these creatures. They already know each other. They just know. There is no pretence. There is no agenda. There is shyness. Their DNA instantly knows who the other is. Fear is not an issue. It makes me feel sad for us humans because we have so much…

30 Day Challenge Day 23: One The Edge
2021-03-07 11:31:33 UTC
30 Day Challenge Day 29: Life takes on many forms inside a context of individual expression. This I find very appealing to observe. As you know, I am studying Contemplative Photography right now thanks to the excellent E-Book by @valeriejardin. The first thing I did was look up the definition…

2020 Vision | Expression of Light
2020-11-12 19:11:21 UTC
The light is my number one focus now. Colour comes second. Shape, Line, Texture, Patterns all became subconscious considerations in a matter of seconds once the light speaks to me. Yes, the light talks to me, her message is loud and clear; “here I am”. #expressionoflight #mastersofphotography #xpro2 #xf16mmf28 #depthoffieldphotography

2020 Vision | The Expression of Light
2020-06-18 22:07:36 UTC
Gesture. This phrase from Jay Maisel is at the source of every great moment in an image. What is the Gesture in an image? It took me forever to come up with an answer. I came to the conclusion that Gesture is the expression…..of life. This image is the Gesture…

2020 Vision | 16mm Vision
2020-06-11 19:08:35 UTC
Compared to the XF18mm, the extra 2mm isn’t much, but it has impact. These moments were perfect for the XF 16mm F2.8. I responded quickly. This Lens is perfect for quick moments, getting in close and shooting from the hip. I don’t like shooting from the hip but it’s a…

2020 Vision | The Expression Of Light
2020-05-20 13:04:54 UTC
I am studying Light, Colour & Gesture by Jay Maisel at the moment. It’s a wonderful study about everything else regarding creating an image. There is no mention of Camera Gear or anything technical. This book is all about being open, receptive and responsive to Light. As I read this…

2020 Vision | The Expression Is The Gesture
2020-05-19 21:20:54 UTC
This image was created about 30 minutes after meeting Karen for the first time two years ago. It was for my ongoing project A Celebration of Women. This set the context for all of my future Portraits Sessions. The authentic expression is a beautiful gesture. We spoke, got related to…

2020 Vision | Understanding Gesture
2020-05-19 12:00:23 UTC
The Photographer Jay Maisel is one of my great inspirations. I once heard him say that every image has a “GESTURE”. This confused me because understood what the word meant; Gesture. I just didn’t understand what he meant in the context of Photography. It took many years before it made…

2020 Vision | On The Edge
2020-05-17 21:09:09 UTC
This reflection on the expression of life is dedicated to those who live their expression right on the edge. The Photographers I have been inspired by also lived on the edge. They had the courage to put their camera right in the face of life that went against normality. Robert…

2020 Vision | Out Of The Darkness
2020-05-17 12:52:00 UTC
Into The Light. This is the path all Photographers walk. Learning see in the dark, hoping for that ray of Light to illuminate the way. Once I started making Light my subject, the whole game transformed. A brand new relationship between myself, The Light and how my Camera “sees” The…

One Perfect Moment
2020-04-20 06:57:42 UTC
During this Covid-19 Lockdown, I am going through my Archive. What find interesting in reviewing my images from 2015/16 is the fact that I am not the same person now who created these images. I have transformed. So, I am seeing the work of someone who no longer exist. These…

A Message From Mother Nature
2020-04-18 19:16:38 UTC
Wake up and smell the Roses. This qoute could be considered as a way of appreciating all that Nature has to offer. This expression of life is truly magical. I love how this expression of life forces its intention from the bricks. In this expression, the force of colour and…

Fuji Colours
2018-12-09 22:22:35 UTC
The Fuji Film Simulations really come alive at night. Ambient light only. Embracing the dark side means high ISO. Nevertheless, my XPro2 handles this assignment with ease. The colours come alive. Life becomes a vivid expression. We live in a world of colour. I see in colour. Black & White…

The Streets | A Canvas for Expression
2018-09-30 21:53:12 UTC
The expression of art can happen anywhere. What I find interesting is, the streets has now become a canvass for the expression of art and life. All the world is a stage, Shakespeare said. Our stage, the streets, is stage for everyone to express themselves. Looking over his shoulder, i…

Weekly Project | Life At 50
2018-09-09 15:50:26 UTC
The title is a little misleading. Life at 50 is a continuation of my project An Expression of Life. The difference here is all images will be created with the 50mm f2. This Lens will get a comprehensive work out this week. This Lens on The Xpro2 functions as a…

My New Project | An Expression of Life
2018-08-29 16:13:30 UTC
This week, my focus is on Life in all its forms and expressions. My arms are open wide - its all about me, seeing, feeling and being present to Life. This image spoke to me. I see it everyday and yet, today, I felt differently, simply because of the context…

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