The Big Picture
I know most of you are not on Twitter yet, or perhaps you just are following people who tell you what they just ordered at Starbucks, but those of you that follow me get to see amazing links like this one to the Big Picture. I try to post several links a week to other photographers, art, and other inspirational things I find… It’s a good medium for quick finds where I don’t have time to write a whole blog post.
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Interview on ReadyPhotoSite
A new short interview went up yesterday over at ReadyPhotoSite. It’s a short and sweet one.
Daily Photo – An Amazing Day at the Met
On Sunday, I set aside about six hours to spend alone at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Most of you may know by now how I am obsessed with the Impressionists. Don’t ever go to a museum with me, because I will bore you for hours on end with strange tidbits. Anyway, the Met has a fantastic collection that kept me busy most of the time… It’s rather nice of them to hang on to my paintings for me. One day, when I get some time, I’m going to make a little page here and show some of my favorites.
The Man would not let me take a tripod inside, so that was unfortunate. I did manage to do a few hand-held HDRs however… here is one that I have processed thus far.
November 25th, 2009 01:19 | Matthew
This is great. Hand held with no support at half a second? You msut have Terminator arms. I usually use benches and handrails in art museums. Darn no tripod rule!
Here is a link to some images I have taken at the Nelson Atkins Art Museum in KC, Mo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewsphotography/sets/72157613996142712/
If you are ever in KC, its a must see for you.
November 25th, 2009 01:28 | sathya sayee
oops… thats astounding….
is this done with a 14-24 wide angle lens?
On the same note, I had a quick question: Do you think with a D90 the 14-24mm wide angle would make sense? (considering the fact that d90 is not FX or full frame and 14 -24 would translate as 21 – 36).
I read in many blogs that 14-24mm would not be put to best use using a DX camera.
Confused!!!!!
November 25th, 2009 01:37 | Dale Martin
Wow what steady arms you have! Looks tack sharp to me.
November 25th, 2009 02:08 | Maurice
why are people so anti tripods
November 25th, 2009 02:22 | Furkan
Do you think to have a blog with works that have no HDR?
That would be great too.
BTW, your old works have more density about the HDR effect? Recent works seemed better to me, better balanced.
November 25th, 2009 03:18 | Jacques (fotofreq on flickr)
Great shot! Almost a tilt-shift feel to it.
November 25th, 2009 03:22 | Deron Kamisato
Your HDRs with lots of people are always the most impressive. I’m always amazed at the amount of masking you do with them and how seamless it looks.
November 25th, 2009 04:22 | Birgit
that’s a great picture. I like the mix that this pictures envokes: It looks real (the people) and also surreal (the walls), a great mix. The movement of some people adds more atmosphere to it. Great work.
November 25th, 2009 05:42 | LightningPaul
Awesome!
November 25th, 2009 07:33 | casusan
I like this one – lots of things going on – glad you enjoyed your day so much!
November 25th, 2009 09:00 | Gail Stayton Moshier
Matthew – I checked out your photos on flckr, great job. My Dad grew up in Bates County, MO, and moved to Michigan in the early 1900’s, around 1917 I think. He was born in 1885!! He couldn’t sell his mules, so he and his two oldest children(whom I heard the story from) drove up to Mich. in a covered wagon with the mules. So I still have relatives in MO, but have not seen them since I was a kid. Anyway, so I have a close connection to MO.
Trey, great photo of the Metro. Bet that is an absolutely wonderful Art museum to visit!!! Your photo really shows how massive just one section of it is!!!! Thanks for sharing!
November 25th, 2009 09:30 | Dave Wilson
Trey,
It’s good to see you managed to work around the Manhattan-wide tripod ban (or it seemed that way to me when I was there a couple of weeks ago)
Sathya,
If you’re looking for a good ultra-wide for use with your D90, take a look at the Sigma 10-20mm. It’s not as sharp or as fast as the wonderful Nikon 14-24mm but it gives you a true ultra-wide on a DX body and costs about 1/4 of what the Nikon lens does. I have one and use it a great deal.
November 25th, 2009 09:31 | Darrin
I love the texture and colors of this place. Nice shot!
November 25th, 2009 10:22 | Steve K
As a new monopod owner, I’m wondering if you or any readers can comment on whether the anti-tripod rules extend to monopods, too.
November 25th, 2009 11:20 | Matthew
Thanks Gail, that is an awesome story. It is always fascinating to hear old family history.
November 25th, 2009 12:07 | Hector Garza
Wow!
Is this a hand held 5 shot HDR image?
Your steady arms impress me!
November 25th, 2009 13:07 | Stuck In Customs
Thanks very much!
Hehe yes handheld 5 shot HDR — I did my best on zen breathing.
Sathya – yes this is the sweet 14-24 !
November 25th, 2009 13:43 | Richard Uchytil
That is very cool! Excellent colors, not overdone, just so awesome!! And it has a tilt-shift feel to it too. Man I love this one!!
November 25th, 2009 13:52 | Eugene
This is excellent! I really like the final HDR – it is subtle but works quite well. I really like the motion blur of the people!
November 25th, 2009 17:44 | J Howe
Great HDR. I thought the Met had said that a tripod was ok, or did they change their minds?
November 25th, 2009 19:48 | bsimak
No tripod? Bet no Starbucks either. Great image. I love the symmetry and tones. When you’re in Chicago let’s head over to the Art Institute and check out their Impressionist collection. I’ll buy lunch. Have a great holiday.
bsimak, formerly Bruce
November 25th, 2009 22:19 | D Williams
these shots are FANTASTIC thank you for sharing them w/ us!
November 26th, 2009 01:30 | Stuck In Customs
Thanks everyone!
J Howe – well, they said it was okay – just not on the weekends…
bsimak – Yes – that is a great one – I’ve been in the Art Institute of Chicago about 6 times!
November 26th, 2009 13:06 | Maggie Hogan
I love this~ you totally captured the majesty of the architecture.
November 26th, 2009 18:56 | Jack Rice
Impressive use of the handheld HDR, worked well and well masked also. I like the contrast between the bustling activity of the people in the hall, and that those great domed ceilings, architectually rich in design.
The chap in the red jumper in the right corner really stands out – purposeful?
Also nice little interview.
November 27th, 2009 11:29 | Dave Wilson
Many of the places I visited (St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, etc.) which banned tripods were happy for people to use Gorillapods or mini-tripods so make sure you have one of these if you intend shooting HDR and have shakier hands than Trey apparently does.
December 1st, 2009 13:18 | Lee Nelson
Very impressive Trey. I can particularly appreciate as I recently shot in DC’s Smithsonian Museums, Library of Congress, etc. http://www.inetours.com/DC/Smithsonian.html
December 3rd, 2009 18:53 | Mike
I am pretty sure you can use a tripod at the Met on weekdays during the day. Impressive shot btw.