Posted by Anil Rao on February 19, 2007 at 9:01 PM
Northern California Coast, February 2007
Pentax 67ii, 45mm, Fuji Astia 100F
A friend, who was recently going through my print portfolio, remarked that since I do almost all of my photography along the San Mateo Coast, I should call it my outdoor studio. I have been thinking about that innocent comment ever since and I cannot help but feel blessed to be living so close to what I consider the most beautiful place on earth. For ten years I have visited those parts, at all times of the day (and night), with and without a camera, and yet I cannot seem to have enough of it. Could it be that I have fallen in love?
So the last time I was out at the coast I decided to try and capture what the place looks like during the time I would generally be making silly photos of rocks and stones (which I am sure must have bored you all to death by now).
I plan to add this one to my Revisiting California’s Coastline series. It has been two years since I made a photo of this type so I am looking forward to your thoughts on this one.
Who wouldn't fall in love with their land and its light? It is very clear to me you have a very special relationship with your 'studio'.
As to your rocks and stones photos: I never tire of them. They all have a story to tell about themselves, the ocean, and you.
This is a beautiful photo, Anil!
Carry On!
-PB
Posted by Cory Freeman on February 20, 2007 at 9:55 PM
glad to hear that you are living in a place that has meaning to you Anil. I really have enjoyed your series. There is a quiet beauty about your images that really shines through.
edit: Maybe that would be a good photo topic or theme for us CANP members, i.e. phtograhping one's own "backyard" so to speak. Or in other words, photographing one's own favorite local area. It seems many times that we as photographers feel the next great shot can be had from some reomote location. When in fact there are many images which can be made closer to home. Food for thought?
Posted by Anil Rao on February 25, 2007 at 5:45 PM
Discussion
3 repliesPentax 67ii, 45mm, Fuji Astia 100F
A friend, who was recently going through my print portfolio, remarked that since I do almost all of my photography along the San Mateo Coast, I should call it my outdoor studio. I have been thinking about that innocent comment ever since and I cannot help but feel blessed to be living so close to what I consider the most beautiful place on earth. For ten years I have visited those parts, at all times of the day (and night), with and without a camera, and yet I cannot seem to have enough of it. Could it be that I have fallen in love?
So the last time I was out at the coast I decided to try and capture what the place looks like during the time I would generally be making silly photos of rocks and stones (which I am sure must have bored you all to death by now).
I plan to add this one to my Revisiting California’s Coastline series. It has been two years since I made a photo of this type so I am looking forward to your thoughts on this one.
Warm Regards
Who wouldn't fall in love with their land and its light? It is very clear to me you have a very special relationship with your 'studio'.
As to your rocks and stones photos: I never tire of them. They all have a story to tell about themselves, the ocean, and you.
This is a beautiful photo, Anil!
Carry On!
-PB
edit: Maybe that would be a good photo topic or theme for us CANP members, i.e. phtograhping one's own "backyard" so to speak. Or in other words, photographing one's own favorite local area. It seems many times that we as photographers feel the next great shot can be had from some reomote location. When in fact there are many images which can be made closer to home. Food for thought?