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Feed Mill Interior 1

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Feed mill interior

Feed mill interior

I get to meet a lot of great people in my line of work. The owner  was extremely gracious and accommodating in allowing two crazy guys with flashlights to explore his mill, so a big thanks to Brad! And, thanks also to my friend Don for finding this place.

I love architecture. But I’m also fascinated by the evolution of design in manufacturing, in this case cattle feed. Machines grow based solely on function, yet there’s often an aesthetic that appeals to me.

The Ice Light once again worked flawlessly.

Wait for it …

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Charter Homes Neighborhood

Charter Homes Neighborhood

The nature of architectural photography is bi-polar. With interiors, we have a lot of control over lighting, but it often takes a ton of work to get it right. Shooting exteriors, we’re usually at the mercy of the sun and I have yet to be able to impose my wishes on the big old disk. It often comes down to waiting for the sun to get to where I want it and hoping that clouds don’t spoil the plan. Waiting and hoping. Here, I wanted the sun in the shot, but also have it skim across the front of the foreground house. Well, the composition just wouldn’t allow that to happen. By the time the sun came around far enough to light the front of the house, it would be out of frame to the right. The solution was to shoot for the sky with the sun and some nice clouds and then wait. Wait for the sun to move further to the right and hope. Hope that the clouds didn’t block it and spoil everything. I shot the sky and then waited … for more than 30 minutes , and hoped … for more than 30 minutes, that the sun would pop out beneath the clouds before it dipped below the horizon … which it did. It was even kind enough to light the lawn and throw a nice reflection on the street. Sometimes you just have to … “Wait for it”.

Bergman Eye Center

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This past weekend we had the opportunity to photograph the Bergman Eye Center in Hagerstown, MD. A fantastic building designed by Marasco Associates, out of Denver CO, and built by Brechbill & Helman, Chambersburg PA. Truly inspired architecture and everyone at Bergman was accommodating and such a pleasure to work with. Here’s a sampling.

Bergman Eye Center

Bergman Eye Center

Bergman Eye Center

Bergman Eye Center

Bergman Eye Center

Bergman Eye Center

Bergman Eye Center

Bergman Eye Center

Bridge at Dawn

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Susquehanna River Bridge

Susquehanna River Bridge

Ever since it’s completion in 2008 I’ve been trying to find access to a good vantage point for shooting it. It’s a gorgeous span with beautiful detailing …  and it’s well lit. So, on Saturday my friend Morrie called to tell me he found a public, albeit hidden, boat ramp. Sunday morning the two of us checked it out and though the fog and mist shrouded much of the detail of the bridge, it did create a nice mood. And long exposures make for smooth waters. You’re sure to see more of this beauty.

Oh yeah … thanks Morrie!

The Desk

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Victorian era desk and lamps

Victorian era desk and lamps

A few weeks ago I received an email from a student at Warwick HS asking for help with a school project. She needed to shadow someone in her chosen field of photography, I readily agreed, and on Friday we spent a few hours doing some light-painting on this Victorian era desk. Being self taught, I’ve always appreciated when those more talented than myself share their skills, so I always welcome the opportunity to do likewise. Judging by her enthusiasm and the few images she shared, She’ll do quite well. Best of luck, Lauren.

A camera of a different breed

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X-Ray machine

X-Ray machine

I don’t know the proper name. To me it’s just another big old camera. One thing about my chosen field, I never know where I’ll be shooting next. One day bundled up in a freezing old flour mill and the next, dressed in a ‘clean suit’ complete with booties and cap, photographing this state of the art thing at LGH. And yes, the equipment was thoroughly cleaned between the two. But what I really love is meeting great people along the way. Folks from Benchmark Construction and  Dardoff Design and Architects were present for the shoot. And of course, Marcia … who I’ve really come to depend on when shooting interiors. Everyone pitching in to make things go smoothly. Thanks also to the hospital staff who facilitated everything. (Someone snapped a picture of me in my little white suit … but you ain’t gonna see it).