In my ongoing Steemit column to on board as many new photographers to our favorite social media platform of choice here on the site as possible, I would like to welcome as well as introduce two new photographers for your awareness who have allowed me to share their work for this blog.
At the age of 52, Rob McAvoy didn't get into photography until quite late in the game. Rob has always wondered how people were able to capture images of traffic long exposures, Rob believes that's where his long exposure, light painting Journey first began.
Rob fashioned his own lightpainting tools that make these kind of images possible (see image below) McAvoy modestly describes his magic light wand creation's as being simple and basic piece together and soldered. Rob has even put out a few more complicated builds such as a neopixel printer. Learning basic programming was a key factor in Rob's success at creating the tools necessary for light painting.
As a concert photographer who specialize in Event Photography and Landscape, HDR panoramic images I've never really seen anything quite like the photography Rob McAvoy has created with his portfolio of lightpainting photography. When an artist can create their own tools that help to push the boundary of their art, the artist doing so is usually one of the most dynamic and creative minds around whose work will always be noticed by people who catch a glimpse of the imagination of a given vision, such as the one we see in the body of work presented by Rob McAvoy.
Hob Inspired Light Wand
(https://flic.kr/p/nAwU7b)
N.E.L.P.
North East Light Painters
(https://flic.kr/p/p4GhFn)
Welcome To A Collection Of Images Presented By Great Sand Dunes National Park.
The park contains the tallest sand dunes in North America up to 750 feet (229 m) tall. The dunes cover an area of about 30 sq mi (78 km2) and are estimated to contain over 5 billion cubic meters of sand. Evidence of human habitation in the San Luis Valley dates back about 11,000 years.
More info on the Great Sand Dunes National Park can be found at: https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm
Meet Anthony Fontaine!
Anthony is a French-Canadian photographer from the province of Quebec.
The tones, focus and detail in Anthony's photography reminds me of HDR which considering these photos consist of moving subject's and the photo's are straight out of the camera and likely have minimal Photoshop, the exposure from Anthony average image could not be any more immaculate, with results offering sharp detail to the point where you can almost feel the texture of some of the feathers of the birds or virtually feel like you can touch a drop of water splashing from the lake off one of the wings of a duck.
Having started Wildlife Photography in August of 2013 using a Fuji film HS 50 EXR, Anthony is well outfitted these days with a Nikon d500 + Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm + Nikkor 400mm f / 2.8 AF-S II.
The patience to capture these kinds of photo with this kind of detail requires a tremendous amount of motivation and a heck of a lot of time to get to the right locations where wildlife is being Wild. Although Anthony is new to the photographer game, I can only imagine the kind of work Mr Fontaine will be putting out over the next few years and look forward to following his photo stream.
Any photographer who decides to join Steemit after being invited with one of my blog entries is going to receive a generous up vote for their first post as well as a follow-up interview with a more in-depth article featuring the artist who have arrived on the site. It's not obvious for people who are not familiar with cryptocurrency why they should join a site like this without first familiarizing themselves with the platform in general. That is why I will take as much time as it requires to introduce and properly explain the procedure to anyone I have invited with a blog entry, who I consider to be my peers in the photography industry. Not that I don't think everyone in the world should join the site, I just don't have the time to indoctrinate everyone myself. Although one day I hope to have more time to on-board new users to Steemit 24/7 ;D
I want to take a second to thank you for checking out this post. Comments for the photographers are always appreciated and I look forward to hearing your feedback in the comment section below.
Do you have a favorite image from this series?
All images used with permission of the photographer.
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Written by Steemit user: Jazmin Million
What a great series! Thanks for what you do. The photos are all incredible but I really appreciate seeing the light wand, brilliant!
Great post
Well done, thanks for the initiative
Amazing photos
Thank you. I like. Such beautiful photos!
Beautiful. The colors look stunning.
Trust me to be a Photographer its not always the camera that does the wonders. Its the Eye of the phitographer his mind his thoughts how he want to see the things. He just clicks them at tgat time when he finds things around him at peace with his mind n soul
@tasauver you got it perfectly. It's all down to be in one tune with the object, not the device. Why? The device is only there to accomplish the focus of your mind.
I know about this in golf and in football. I once played both at high school. To find a corner of the net is not largely down to how hard you shoot or the type of ball. When you are one with the destination (in the case the top corner as it regards football), you can put the ball there time and time again. That is the secrets of freekick experts in football history.
It's more of the min and soul than the device.
The lenses aren't greater than the mental eye.
Great post @jazminmillion
Indeed. It's the photographers eye. but sometimes you need that particular gear to make those works you would like to make. So the right tools to use are very special. But if one hasn't got the eye, the best gear will not help him.
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Photography Is A great art ..
no matter which camera you use during p-shot ..Ur Art is Matter during p-shot..
i have camera but i am not a good photographer That's why i am not posting my photos..
i really like this image look at this image Unbelievble Photo this is...
i love this photo
always Resteem ur post..in my timeline and Faceboo
Wow. More incredible pictures then I can count.
A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed.
@letssmile
breathtaking pictures!
That's some amazing photography. Never seen light painting like that.
Excellent photography, beautiful art, amazing post, thanks for sharing
Wow , hermosas todas esas fotos. Coloridas y llamativas
Wow..Thats very good photography...I appreciate to see this photo... That's amazing looking so much ..
Carry on ....
Best of luck ..
Thanks for sharing your valuable content dear
These are such lovely pictures. Would like to use as a room wall photo..... except the owls lol. Fine arts
Owls? They are ok ;p
awesome pictures. I will use it as wallpaper thank you
Wow its sooo awesome
I saw all his pictures with great attention, the pictures are really awesome. I think he is a professional photographer. But I have a question.is this picture are edited??my hobby is photography.so i am very inspire for him thaks a lot.
long exposure and artificial light. And off course edited. if you would like to learn i can help you out.
Amazing photography
Beautiful post.
Great work from both photographers, the pictures look surreal
Hmmm 3d look great work buddy upvote from Talat
It's amazing :O
Sometimes we pass indifferent views and when we stop for a moment ... this moment can last forever. Amazing light, amazing pictures ... I know this feeling when you get a great photo, I try to show what is beautiful. For those interested, I invite you, someone can give me tips ... I'm new here and would like to share my photos. Greetings.
Nice pics, nice post
captivating!
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awesome work...
Very nice photos looking good.
Wow ! amazing Photography
Good to see you both in here! Coming from a new photographer too! And new steemian right here! Best of luck!
I just started my journey. These photos are inspiring. I just tried some light painting (Failed) but had alot of fun. I'm resteeming and BOOKMARKING as this is amazing work from some great artists.
Awesome @jazminmillion, it's look like a retro electro wave in the 80's. I love it ! Great post
Alot of people think success in photography is having the most expensive gadgets. That is big deception, if you are not able to use your mind, initiative, creativity and innovation, your works will just be like using the phone camera
This your artwork is distinct.
I quite follow you. But in wildlife one needs that gear to make those shots (works) happen. forget about photographing an owl with your iphone. for landscapes or artwork that is something else...
Very nice captures. Photography is like any art IMO given enough time and passion anyone can and will take great photos. But it does take a long time to know what will speak to the viewer. Not all well taken images are art. Art is the images that move you or say something to the viewer. And each one of us strive for that image.
wonderful collection of images UTB
@jazminmillion ,, your post attracts everyone who loves photography, I am a loyal customer of your post, never tired of visiting every blog you give me, my photography work collection on my android walpaper, let me ....!!
@jazminmillion
Beautiful work! Resteemed :)
Beautiful post,
Thanks for being so original
Thanks for upvote me
This is call real photography
awesome, photography,my dear, @jazminmillion
The pics are so beautiful,pictures of the animals are a work of art.When you look at the pics they show how the photographer is so passionate,to capture those beautiful moments.It's true it requires a lot of motivation and a lot of time to get to the location.Kudos to the photographers.
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This is a useful shipment for me. Thanks
Woooww.. Thats so amazing. 😍😍 love it owl 😍
Nice one @jazminmillion! you do really have an eye for photography. Looking for more posts around here.
I wish I have that kind of talent. Without talent, knowledge and patience. I don't think you can capture a great moments like that. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos. Keep it up