A somewhat Gothic look at the lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota.
This image and more can be seen at my Northern Visions blog.
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Winter Soft
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
Although winter can be harsh, filled with hard, frozen surfaces, sometimes a gentle softness can be found in unexpected places. A snowdrift, sculpted by wind and lit by a cool February sun reminds us that nature can also be soft in the midst of a brutal winter.
More of my images can be seen at my Northern Visions blog.
Sending a Signal
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
Each time I capture one of my ice images, I spend a lot of time trying to decide on the orientation. When it finally speaks to me, it’s usually because a message comes at me for the title.
More of my images can be seen at my Northern Visions blog.
New Year, New Photographer
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
What better way to start a new year than to spend time with a grandchild who wants to learn about photography? He received a camera for Christmas and was excited to go out and spend time with me practicing with it. It also is a way to remind me of the basics as I pass them on to him.
Shadows and Mist
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
Early morning mist on Lake Superior provides a backdrop for the posts casting long shadows along the human-made construct.
Canon EOS 5DS, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, ISO 800, 50mm, f/11, 1/3200 sec
More of my images can be seen at Northern Visions.
Visions on Ice
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
During our long Minnesota winters, I search out ice formations wherever I can find them. I may spend hours seeking these little treasures hoping to capture a few that will become unique abstract compositions. On this particular outing, this image out of many is a standout.
More of my ice and other images can be seen at my Northern Visions blog.
Details
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
Photographers recently had the opportunity to visit the historic Glensheen Mansion in Duluth for a photo meet. The mansion was decorated with twenty-five Christmas trees, twenty-five hidden elves and much more Holiday trim. As much as all the bright lights and ornaments were appealing, I found a display cabinet with these serving pieces on exhibit just as interesting. I chose to isolate focus on the cup design and let the other objects serve as the framing.
More of my images from Glensheen can be seen on my Northern Visions blog.
Gray Day with Ice
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
Ice coats everything along the shore of Lake Superior this time of year. If one is careful, you can creep around on the icy shoreline and rocks and find little treasures.
More of my photography can be seen at my Northern Visions blog.
Bad Day, No Focus
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, PhotographyEver have one of those days when things just aren’t going right? Recently I had one of those, my camera wasn’t focusing correctly and many of my images were blurry. Turns out I had activated the touch focus feature on the camera and forgot. So, what does one do with a bunch of out of focus images? I deleted most of them, but decided to play with this one in Photoshop using the liquify filter. I really liked the stairway and will probably shoot it again when I am at that location in the future. In the meantime, this image kind of conveys my feelings about losing so many images to lack of attention.
More of my photography can be seen at my Northern Visions blog.
Searching
Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
I’m not sure what he was searching for, but he was very focused on rummaging through the debris left by the October storm.
More of my images can be seen at Northern Visions.
