Wednesday, October 27, 2010

David Doubilet

David Doubiliet

David was born in New York City in 1946. He started taking pictures underwater at 12 years old using a Brownie Hawkeye camera with a rubber anesthesiologist’s bag from his father’s hospital for protection. He loved taking pictures of the ocean and everything in it. His challenge to himself is to redefine photographic boundaries each time he enters the water. He loves the under water light and tries to capture it and show it's beauty. David has written seven books about underwater photography and is the recipient of many awards. He has a wife, Jen Hayes, who is an aquatic biologist, writter and photographer. He also has his best dog Ivan along.








The first two pictures I just love. I think it is amazing how he captures both the under water and above water scences. I like the black and white one a lot because it has really great lighting.
I love this picture because it's perfect timing. Looking through his gallery I could tell he takes time taking his pictures and waiting for the perfect moment.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Articles

Getting Bent
A guy named Terry Border makes these sculptures called Bent Objects. At first they were just a stress relief when Border was upset or angry. Once people found out about his funny creations they loved them. He never thought that people would like them or even take them as serious work. Later his objects were put into an art gallery. People didn't really want to buy the objects but they all wanted pictures of them. Border than began shooting his creations. First with a Canon PowerShot SD500, then later with a Pentax K100D and 18-55mm f/3-5.6 Pentax DA AL II lens.
He put his creation scenes on poster board using cabinet light in his kitchen. Sometimes he will use flashlights and other lights to create an environment where the viewer is drawn in. His creations are built very carefully and are time consuming. He has many ideas and most people wonder where they come from. Border says it's just the weird things he comes up with, and now he has more confidence because he learned that people like his humor and what he does.
I think it is a great entertaining idea that can capture a variety of audiences. They are humorous and people can relate to them and see that hard work and ideas come out of the little scenes.

Invisible World
The invisible world of infrared light is being explored. Electromagnetic waves that range from short-length X-rays to long-length radio waves, infrared light is outside the band of light humans can see. Objects reflect infrared light a lot different than visible light. and this makes everything very different and abstract. Abstract art is becoming more and more popular and is fun to try out. All kinds of plants reflect tons of infrared rays, more than most objects, so they make gorgeous pictures. It's almost like it's snowing outside.
Cameras have IR blocking sensors so this is why, even though cameras pick up IR rays, pictures don't show the IR light. Older models of cameras of Canon and Fujifilm and Nikon have weak or no filters at all. IR photographs are really fun and they are just another way to be creative.

Monday, October 11, 2010

About Me

I was born in Oak, Harbor Washington and moved from there to Oregon when I was little. I moved to Montana in 3rd grade and have lived here ever since. I only have a one grandma and grandpa that live here the rest of my family lives in Oregon and Washington. We visit as often as we can. I have super young parents, they both just turned 40! It's really nice though :) I live in Jefferson City, Montana. My dad built the house we live in, which is pretty cool to me.
I've grown up with animals all my life we currently have 1 dog and 2 cats and a lizard. That is the smallest about my family has ever owned. My mom worked for a vet and then FWP, so I've always helped and loved animals. I've always gone to a small school and that one reason why I chose Rocky. My majors are Environmental Science and Elementary Education.Next year I plan on going to New Zealand to study abroad and I'm really excited about it.
I have a boyfriend, Nathan, he goes to MSU and we have been together for 2 years in November so that's exciting. My best friends are Michael Dighans, Becca Hall and Skyler Kinkade. They will for sure be my friends for life. I have a younger sister, a senior, and a younger brother who is in 6th grade. My family is super close and we love each other and God very much.
Well thats a little about me hope you learned something.