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Posted on September 18, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

The Why’s of Critique Critiquing someone’s art, whether photography, painting, writing, or work performance is an art form onto itself. First you need to understand why you are offering the critique. These reasons for critiquing someone’s work would be the same reasons that you would ask for critique. You want to learn and grow in your chosen medium, might be the best reason and top of the list. We all learn and grow as artists, individuals, and people in our own ways. Some are visual learners; some are better off working in the field. Some can read and be self-taught.

What Kind of Photographer Are You?

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

What Kind of Photographer Are You? Well, it seems to me that there is a trend of recently published books, “The Education of”, Or “What I learned in…” I read a book a while back about the education of a chef, and another one called “The Education of a Photographer”. And while I feel stupid admitting this, I can’t find the book about the chef, even on Amazon. The one about photography was a compilation of Lenswork magazine. But that’s OK, my points will still hold true. There are a lot of reasons to take pictures. There are

Model T’s, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Cruisers, and Classics, Make a Great Afternoon

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

Model T’s, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Cruisers, and Classics, Make a Great Afternoon Are you a fan of antique cars? If so, you might be interested in learning more about these timeless vehicles. The best part of antique car shows is they are great places to see these cars up close and personal. You can step right up to them, examine them and really get a close-up view. Photographically they are a captured audience. Photography can be a way to capture the essence of these classic cars. Whether you’re into vintage model T’s, muscle cars of the 50s or

Exploring the Abandoned Beauty of Concrete City

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

Exploring the Abandoned Beauty of Concrete City Have you ever heard of Concrete City? It’s tucked away in northeastern Pennsylvania, in a Hanover Township. This little-known gem of urban exploration and photographic opportunities is every photographer’s dream. With its eerie beauty and decaying structures, Concrete City offers a unique experience for photographers who are looking to capture post-apocalyptic scenes and the beauty in decay. Concrete City was originally built in the 1910s as housing for select employees of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad’s coal division in Nanticoke. The buildings are made entirely of concrete, hence the name.

Grounds for Sculpture. A Place to Unleash Your Imagination!

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

Grounds for Sculpture. A place to unleash your imagination! Oh, how wonderful Grounds for Sculpture is! A truly marvelous place to visit. I absolutely adore Grounds for Sculpture! It’s a true wonderland for art enthusiasts and nature lovers. The large sculptures are simply awe-inspiring, with their grandiosity and intricate designs. You’ll find yourself spellbound by the sheer talent and creativity displayed throughout the park. At Grounds for Sculpture, they recreate life size sculptures of the great masters, Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir. At every turn there’s a new and exciting work recreated and inviting you to come and

Innesfree Gardens

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

I get a lot of my travel inspiration from a website called Atlas Obscura. They always have a lot of pictures showcasing the destinations. It was located in a small town and didn’t look very big. When I discovered that this particular place was located near two spots I had been longing to visit, my excitement reached new heights! I figured it would be “free”; after all it’s in the name “Innesfree Gardens”. Then I would go on to the Bennet Girls College and see if I could get in there and if not on to the Dover Church Cave.

Two Approaches to Viewing Photography

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

As photographers we tend to surround ourselves with images, as if we didn’t consume enough visual media in our everyday life. We scroll images on Facebook, Instagram, websites, books, magazines, and on and on. Pictures flyby us at the speed of light. Which, consequentially is what we capture, light. I just read a study that was conducted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, that said that the median time spent viewing a masterpiece was 17 seconds; 17 seconds! Does that seem absurd to anyone else? Our TV, internet, Google based digital age has made us so passive that

Bear Mountian State Park

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

Bear Mountain St Park holds a lot of cherished memories for me. I don’t give my stepfather much credit in my life. He was verbally abusive and had a narcissistic nature. But he did impart to me a deep appreciation and curiosity for the beauty and marvels of the natural world. The year he married my mother, we went camping for their honeymoon; me, my sister, his son, and two daughters, one of which brought a friend. Just in case you lost count, there are six children on their honeymoon. We camped at Wildwood State Park in Wading River, NY. That

The Meanest Dog You’ll Ever Meet…

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

There is a new show on Broadway, that I’m dying to see, Hadestown. I introduced to it maybe six months ago, before it opened. It was a hit off Broadway, and when it finally opened it won all kinds of Tony Awards. It was a gentleman I work with that told me about it; he thought I would like it. At first, I thought he called it 80’s Town, and I thought why would he think I would like a show about the 80’s. But he was right! When I finally found the show, he was talking about, I loved

What’s your tennis ball

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Lewis De Joseph

I was listening to a photo podcast the other day and they talked about a commencement speech that they referenced. Where the speaker talked about a dog and a tennis ball. I have to admit that I’ve been taking in by this idea. I listened to this on Tue and am still thinking about it today, Sunday morning. All I knew about this speech was that it was at MIT. So, I did a little digging and found that it was Drew Huston’s speech for the class of 2013. Drew Huston is the founder of Dropbox. He recounts his

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