Andrew Morrill Photography: Solar Migrations

Jul 29, 2008

Solar Migrations

This image was taken on the Nebo Loop near Payson Lakes, in spring. I didn't realize this before, but apparently young new aspen leaves can be just as yellow as fall color aspens are. Better edit to come. By the way, if anyone is reading this, I was wondering what people think of the titles I've been coming up with for my images. Too corny? Would you rather they were titled based on where they are?

6 comments:

Jenn said...: I know that I'm *just* your wife :), but I really like your titles. I especially like the "Indigo Twilight" one. Perfect! The pictures are great, too.; 7/29/2008
Anonymous said...: I saw this come through in Google Reader and came to the site to comment, specifically on how much I liked the title. I hadn't actually read the text until I got to the page. I really like this picture and think Mom will too. I showed her my video from UT on Sunday and I'd taken some long shots of the aspens there and she commented how much she likes lens flare. I told her I can add lens flare to any picture or video she wants. :); 7/29/2008
Andrew Morrill said...: Thanks, Paul. That's funny that you noticed the title before even reading the text of the post. Sometimes the titles come easier than others. But I think the title is important in that it makes the observer look at the photo differently than they might have if it had just said, "Aspens, Payson Lakes." But that's just what I think about titles...I'm glad to have your input.; 7/29/2008
llcall said...: i also like most of the titles. and when they are hanging in the museums, they will put the place in the subtitle! :); 8/13/2008
Anonymous said...: I agree, your titles are fitting. Keep it up. Love the sunlight in this one, thus the title.; 9/25/2008
Anonymous said...: Whoops that was me, Andrew, mom.; 9/25/2008

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I believe photography is about recognizing those amazing moments and places we have all experienced. Photography is unique in that it is an honest medium, but it can also be easily manipulated. A photograph will always give a sense of reality whether what you're looking at is true to life or not. This combination creates a dynamic power of expression.

Before I expose any film, I first seek out the essence of the location I'm shooting and work to express that essence in every composition. A place is beautiful for reasons we do not always understand, and we sometimes take its elements out of context, lessening their power. I believe every photograph should have a defined message and purpose; I decide on a message for each photograph before taking the camera out. With a purpose or message in mind, I then use the tools of line, texture, color, form etc to achieve that message.

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For my photography, I use 4x5 and 5x7 film cameras (that means, for a 4x5, the film is actually four inches by five inches). These formats are called "large format." You may be familiar with images of Ansel Adams under a black hood, taking pictures with an accordian looking camera. He used one of the largest formats--8x10. Large format has many advantages which I will only mention briefly here: better tonality, greater focusing control, perspective control, and of course, the ability to print very large pictures that retain the highest detail possible. To give you an idea, 4x5 film is about equivalent to a 200 megapixel digital camera. Large format photography is also considerably more challenging than other formats. For example, the image on the ground glass (like a view finder) is upside down and backwards.

Jul 29, 2008

Solar Migrations

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