The Adventures of Michael Vincent

Posts tagged with seeing

RV | A Disciplined Approach
2023-08-31 21:25:12 UTC
Refined Vision has become my new focus and discipline. Using the 50 mm Lens lately has gotten me into a new way of seeing and framing. The 50mm Frame requires space - I call it a contact sport with the subject. Moving and navigating a scene for the best composition. …

50mm | Refined Vision
2023-08-09 22:57:30 UTC
“I think the 50mm lens is an extremely good discipline lens; it requires you to see in a more refined way, not just tighter.” Albert Allard This qoute has really captured my attention. I love the syntax and use of language to communicate an ideal and philosophy. I have been…

Seeing & Feeling
2023-07-18 19:06:21 UTC
Today was all about seeing with emotion. Feeling connected to everything; life, people, my neighbourhood and allowing myself to be open to being surprised and delighted. The contrast of these first two images were quiet revealing to me: Nature and then Art. I live next to the BBC Recording Studio.…

Purpose Driven Photography
2023-07-01 20:41:23 UTC
Today was special for a number of reasons. Firstly, I felt like giving my Fuji Cameras a rest; instead, I used my old Nikon D7100 paired with Nikon 18-105mm 3.5-5.6. This camera is simply wonderful, it is light, agile, 24mp and delivers wonderful Raw Files. The 18-105mm has gotten a…

Taking The Long View
2023-04-10 19:44:14 UTC
The debate between a Primed Fixed Focal Length will rage on forever. I can understand why because Primes are simply fantastic, the image quality is impeccable and frankly this is the point. The end goal is the final image. I find it really interesting to read reviews of a Lens…

Seeing The Moment
2023-02-23 18:06:43 UTC
When I left home today, the sight in the image about greeted me. Here we go again, more road works to disrupt the neighbourhood. What I found interesting was my response to this scene; I saw and felt a ongoing story. So, I decided to work this scene into a…

50mm by Another Name
2023-02-19 19:14:30 UTC
The number of options available for a 50mm field of view is staggering. Yesterday, I opted for the 33mm 1.4 which gives me a field of view equal to 49.9mm. Today, I chose Fuji’s XF35mm F2 which can be seen attached to my X-T1 above. It’s a small, tiny Lens…

Brand New Context
2023-02-01 21:54:37 UTC
Henri Cartier Bresson proceeded Malcolm Gladwell by several decades; he said “your first 10,000 images will be your worst”. Malcolm Gladwell wrote in his Book”Outliers”, “ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.” It has taken me 10 years of daily practice, shooting, reading, refining, more shooting to understand…

FV | Seeing Deeper
2023-01-29 20:44:54 UTC
Seeing long is part of my natural vision. 70mm to 85mm is my normal range. The XF90mm pulls my vision in even closer with amazing optical magic - the compression of space. If you look at at the image above, the two blocks of apartment look very close together. Would…

FV | Moments
2023-01-26 23:43:42 UTC
Fresh Vision is gathering momentum now. It’s all about moments. Seeing possibilities and responding. Having my Camera with my at ALL TIMES, ensures that I am ready to respond to the moment that reveals itself to me. At the moment, one of my Projects is capturing Stillness as a concept.…

FV | The Moment
2023-01-10 23:22:32 UTC
Creating images everyday sharpens my senses. For what? For seeing the moment. For making connections. Seeing a possible narrative. The Moment is a fleeting expression of life. My response time has improved with time and daily creative opportunities. Life expresses its energy through us. This is what I am open…

FV | Receptive to Life
2023-01-10 11:54:03 UTC
The death of my Mother has me thinking about about life in a particular way. I created this image about while on my way to The Funeral Parlour today. What’s the big deal about Ducks swimming on The Grand Union Canal? Nothing. I saw them and felt the presence of…

Humanism | Observing
2022-11-12 12:12:03 UTC
Since I started this Project, I have noticed my observation becoming sharper and in tune with life. Observing goes beyond looking. Observing is seeing with real intent. What is going on or happening right in front of me? This question initiates a powerful point of focus on a given scene…

Its All White
2022-10-27 07:54:29 UTC
This is how it began. I didn’t set out with this theme in mind; the lady above in white caught my attention. And then… My visual radar switched on and it became treat of seeing the colour white expressed in full fashion glory. Once I connected with it, I decided…

Daily Vibe | Seeing Opportunities
2022-09-28 10:38:11 UTC
Having my Camera with me at all times means I am ready. Moments are out there. It’s easier to create an image with my Camera than without out. I use my iPhone yes, but its a different vibe using my everyday Camera, the X-Pro 1. This Camera is slow. I…

Feeling The Vibe
2022-09-07 20:59:20 UTC
I make a minimum of two visit to the Hospital everyday. I see mum, feed her lunch and then, she sleeps. I watch over her for a little while as I watch her breath, wondering to myself, how many heart beats left. My trips to the Hospital are punctuated by…

35mm | Seeing The Possibility
2022-08-17 10:35:12 UTC
Being ready is imperative to capturing a great moment. The only way this can happen is if my mind is open to life. Being open to life means being receptive and responsive without conscious thought. This mean knowing my Camera settings impeccably well. Life is happening 24/7. Being attentive to…

Seeing People | My New Project
2022-07-22 09:18:37 UTC
Welcome to my new Project. Seeing People is my vision for the next few weeks. Its all about observation, being invisible and not disturbing the moment. This means I am choosing the Telephoto Lens, specifically my XF 90mm. The 90mm is a perfect optics; 90mm on my Fuji equals 135mm…

The Joy of Seeing
2022-06-29 15:21:43 UTC
The joy of seeing for me has become more about being taken by a moment. This simply means a moment has stopped me in my tracks. What is it about a moment, a scene, an expression that compels me to create an image? I could easily manufacture a clever answer:…

The Study of Colour | Seeing Red
2022-05-29 13:43:14 UTC
Welcome to this Academic Study of seeing Colour. My friend and mentor Bryan Peterson has taught me and all of his worldwide students about the beauty and magic of Colour in Photography. I have come to appreciate how much Colour, especially Primary Colours draws my eye and attention. I am…

SFS: Seeing Deeply
2021-12-31 18:25:14 UTC
Seeing deeply is a big part of creating a story in a single frame. This moment was created on Westminster Bridge. It was quite chaotic - lots of people on the Bridge. I saw the man kneeling and felt this in itself would be interesting. And then, The man behind…

Multi-Discipline
2021-11-29 23:25:45 UTC
Documenting Pines and Needles Christmas Tree Sales has proven me correct. It has become an opportunity to document everything about this narrative. Yes, The Trees are the context. However, there is Close-up Photography, Environmental Scenery , Portraits, Candid Moments. All of these different aspects of Photography can be a deep…

Visual Growth
2021-11-24 10:11:31 UTC
It was very complex once I started. The 18-105mm was my Lens - I used it on my D90 in 2013. The X-Pro 1 was released the year before. I had no idea what I was doing. When I look at my images today, I am astonished and greatfull. I’m…

The Light At Night | Colour Magic
2021-11-04 22:25:19 UTC
Shooting at night before I lose the glorious Blue Light from Sunset is important to me abs my visual expression. I need that mixture of ambient light and light from buildings. It’s no different using my strobes. I strive to get the different light sources playing together. Once the ambient…

On Going Development
2021-10-13 17:18:03 UTC
I create images every minute of the day. I wear my camera everywhere. The reason is simple. I need to internalise my eye and brain into becoming a human camera. What this means is very simple and logical. I figured I must be able to know the correct, creative exposure…

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