The Adventures of Michael Vincent

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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. …

The Deeper Narrative
2023-08-30 13:45:05 UTC
This may be the most important journal entry I will write. I say this now because I am really feeling the spirit of Photojournalism. I had it in mind to study Journalism at school, writing appealed to me. What am I doing right now? WRITING. Sharing my deeper thoughts. Why?…

Close
2023-03-09 18:15:24 UTC
Fuji Film knew exactly what they were doing when they released the original trilogy; XF18mm F2, XF35mm F1.4 & The XF60mm F2.4. The XF60mm is a Macro Lens which means it can focus real close. 60mm on The Fuji X-System equals 90mm on FX so this is a short telephoto…

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…

A Frame Worthy Day
2023-02-13 19:41:35 UTC
Worthy moments are everywhere. This is my belief. I don’t always see them, however, I am training myself to be open to these possibilities. I keep my mind and heart open simply because it allows me to be free in the moment when I see a potential narrative. A potential…

Dignified To The End
2022-09-09 10:41:47 UTC
I never met her. I feel like I did. That was the magic of her charisma. Thanks for reading.

35mm CF | Creating The Frame
2022-07-29 20:57:06 UTC
Photography is about creating an images. It’s much more significant than being a trigger happy “snapper”. Vision, seeing the potential for an image and working the scene is part of the creative processes. This image is a simple example. The lady standing still. The gentleman in full stride providing contrast…

The Moon
2022-07-04 11:12:40 UTC
It was late last night when I saw the Crescent Moon from my balcony. I had just woken up from a nap. Without thinking, I grabbed my Camera and went out on the Balcony to create this image. My longest focal length is 300mm - that’s using my Nikkor 28-300mm.…

The Colour of Life
2022-05-20 17:07:21 UTC
The expression of Life is all in the gesture. Jay Maisel speaks of this illusive quality with great reverence. I know when I see it or should I say……when I feel its presence. Jay goes on to say, the gesture is the heart beat of the moment - my paraphrase/interpretation.…

The Ultimate Stage
2022-05-18 21:08:38 UTC
An empty Stage in a Theatre is no different to the Stage of Life. Context is Decisive - it gives us a frame in which to contain our story. When the cast show up, the Stage now becomes their Platform - they can now present their Story. I am finding…

X100F - WCL | Natural Vision
2022-05-18 19:40:50 UTC
This is what I have been searching for. My Natural Vision. Documenting exactly what I see, nothing more or less. I fully appreciate the optical tricks that using certain Lens can achieve. Sometimes, this is required to create a sense of scale, drama, visual impact that grabs the attention of…

XF 10-24mm | 10mm Vision
2022-05-17 14:41:59 UTC
I set my focal length to 10mm. My Goodness - the canvass becomes wider & deeper. This means getting closer and keeping my Camera straight to ensure straight lines. It is a beautiful extension on the classic frame of 35mm. It just means paying close attention too my lines and…

The Frame
2022-05-05 17:13:40 UTC
This is where it begins. The Frame. 35mm is the industry standard context for creating an image. This Frame from the days of film Photography set the bench mark. It’s makes perfect sense to me and my thinking that the 35mm Lens is a perfect match for this Frame /…

Single Frame Stories
2021-12-20 09:27:01 UTC
This is a new project for me. Telling a story in one Frame. What is the story? At this stage I have no idea. What I do know, is that I will observe more. Probably shoot less. I will create images with more intent and purpose. The story will be…

XPro-1 | 52 Assignments -1
2021-08-19 15:43:02 UTC
Continuing on from last post entry, I thought I would practice this Assignment a bit more. I knew what I was looking for. A pocket of light. My cards was the subject caught in the beam of light. This meant paying attention to where the light was coming from and…

30 Day Challenge Day 8:Owning The Streets
2021-02-11 22:58:07 UTC
I own the streets now. The streets belong to me and my vision. I was greatly inspired by Joel Meyerowitz’s online class. He was very encouraging about being fearless, taking the shot. So what if you are spotted, smile and be charming. Dam. He is right. I see. I feel.…

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 | Mother Time
2020-05-16 20:29:34 UTC
I put my career on hold 1 year ago. No more Traveling. I hated the thought of being away from home and my mother needing me and not REMEMBERING where I am. I just figured, better to be home. Take care of mum and let the days present whatever challenges…

2020 Vision | Seeing The Light
2020-04-22 20:30:10 UTC
Sometimes, I have to create an image just to experience how my cameras sees it, if that makes any sense. This moment caught my attention because of the low angle of the Sun. It was perfect light as my eyes saw it. So, I thought, create an image. Next to…

Present Moment Living
2020-04-20 15:33:21 UTC
This Pandemic has giving me impetus to go through my Archive. I know for a fact I have clocked over 10,000 images. Henri Cartier suggested our first 10,000 would be our worst. It’s astonishing to think this phrase preceded Malcolm Gladwells 10,000 hours of practice by several decades. Practicing comes…

Vulnerbility
2020-04-18 07:33:32 UTC
With Covid-19 gripping the world in a state of fear, stop and ask yourself how safe to you feel? Here we are on a ball of rock spinning in space. Planet Earth The Moon The Sun, doing its little tap dance for millions of years, with no interfere from man.…

Top of The Morning
2019-01-22 20:35:31 UTC
There I are some things in this world that defy explanation. This goes beyond all logic and heartfelt emotional confusion we humans experience on Planet Earth. I just woke up and saw this. I grabbed my camera my XT1 and paired it with the Fuji 55-200mm. That’s my longest reach…

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