Light & Composition Magazine » United States http://www.lightandcomposition.com Towards the true essence of photography Wed, 23 May 2012 04:59:08 +0000 en hourly 1 Photo of the Day | May 13 | Chess Player, by Bobi Dojcinovski http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-13-chess-player-by-bobi-dojcinovski/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-13-chess-player-by-bobi-dojcinovski/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 13:37:15 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8723 Photo of the Day - May 13
This photo was made in Washington Square Park, New York City, one of my favorite parks in the city.

Technical Info: Canon 60D | Exposure 1/125 sec. @ f3.5 | Focal Length 38mm | ISO 100
Title of the photograph: Chess Player
Photo of the Day Award Category: Black & White Photography
Photograph Location: New York City, New York | United States

Photographer: Bobi Dojcinovski (New York City, New York, USA)
Bobi Dojcinovski, born in Macedonia/Europe, currently living in New York City is a self-taught photographer who never leaves his home without his camera. He shoots what he likes and what interest him. In the past 2 years inspired by “The City” he started shooting the New York street scene. He simply devoted himself to capturing everyday life in the city and created a project named 365 New York City where every day he is posting 1 photo on his Facebook project page.
Portfolio: http://www.dojcinovski.com
500px: http://500px.com/bdojcinovski
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/365NewYorkCity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/dborislav
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bdojcinovski/

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-13-chess-player-by-bobi-dojcinovski/feed/ 1 Photo of the Day | May 05 | New York City by Night, by Bobi Dojcinovski http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-05-new-york-city-by-night-by-bobi-dojcinovski/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-05-new-york-city-by-night-by-bobi-dojcinovski/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 14:36:42 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8615 Photo of the Day - May 05
This is one of my favorite photos lately. Its midtown Manhattan, and the shining part is Times Square. I took this shot from Weehawken, New Jersey.

Technical Info: Canon 60D | Exposure f/5.6 @ 4sec | ISO 100 | Focal Length 50mm
Title of the photograph: New York City by Night
Photo of the Day Award Category: Night Photography
Photograph Location: Weehawken, New Jersey | United States

Photographer: Bobi Dojcinovski (New York City, New York, USA)
Bobi Dojcinovski, born in Macedonia/Europe, currently living in New York City is a self-taught photographer who never leaves his home without his camera. He shoots what he likes and what interest him. In the past 2 years inspired by “The City” he started shooting the New York street scene. He simply devoted himself to capturing everyday life in the city and created a project named 365 New York City where every day he is posting 1 photo on his Facebook project page.
Portfolio: http://www.dojcinovski.com
500px: http://500px.com/bdojcinovski
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/365NewYorkCity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/dborislav
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bdojcinovski/

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-05-new-york-city-by-night-by-bobi-dojcinovski/feed/ 1 Photo of the Day | April 15 | Times Squareway, by Darrell Sandefur http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-15-times-squareway-by-darrell-sandefur/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-15-times-squareway-by-darrell-sandefur/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:03:49 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8321 Photo of the Day - April 15
I visit New York City every January for business, and I always go to Times Square for the sights and sounds. I enjoy challenging myself to see the same person twice. On this night it was particularly cold so the typical crowds were sparse. No matter the weather there are always tourists being photographed and taking pictures. Several weeks earlier I had received my wide-angle lens, and could not imagine a better location to break it in. A flash is unnecessary for a nice digital SLR because of all the different types of lighting illuminating the area. I took this picture at the top of the red steps looking south toward famous New Year’s ball. The combination of a great camera and solid lens made for a photo which did not need any post processing.

Technical Info: Nikon D5000 with an Tamron SP 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5G | Exposure: 1/125sec at f/3.5 | ISO: 720 | Focal length: 10mm
Title of the photograph: Times Squareway
Photo of the Day Award Category: Travel Photography
Photograph Location: New York City, New York | United States
Photographer: Darrell Sandefur (West Chester, OH, USA)
As an amateur photographer Darrell Sandefur is most comfortable taking pictures of “things” – architecture, cityscapes, closeup/macro, landscape, and nature photography are his favorites. He prefers to compose his pictures well when taking them with his Nikon D5000 and rely less on post processing with applications.
Darrell almost always brings his camera with him on frequent business travel so he can seize every opportunity to improve his skills. He has not had a photo shoot where he did not learn something. The lenses Darrell mostly uses are his standard issue Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S, Nikon DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S, or Tamron SP 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5 wide angle.
Flickr : http://www.fatox.com
Flickr : http://www.flickr.com/darrellsandefur>
Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/darrellsandefur

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-15-times-squareway-by-darrell-sandefur/feed/ 1 Photo of the Day | April 05 | Parasol, by Thaddeus Miles http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-05-parasol-by-thaddeus-miles/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-05-parasol-by-thaddeus-miles/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:52:13 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8231 Photo of the Day - April 05
Sunday morning I drove a few hours from home to visit the Magic Wings Butterfly Garden. While trying to capture a photo a transparent butterfly I came upon this delicate flower a little larger than my thumbnail resting in the shade and on a leaf of one of the bigger trees in the green house. Fortunately I had the time to wait for touch of the sun to come around and awaking its internal soul like it does most of us daily.

Technical Info: Nikon D300s | ISO 400 | Exposure 1/125sec at F/8.0 | Focal Length 157mm
Title of the photograph: Parasol
Photo of the Day Award Category: Close-Up Photography
Photograph Location: Deerfield, Massachusetts | United States

Photographer: Thaddeus Miles ( Lowell, Massachusetts USA )
Thaddeus Miles envisions sustainable cities. As Director of Public Safety at MassHousing he works with law enforcement and diverse communities throughout Massachusetts confronting the complexities of crime and trauma. He has a long track record, a strong commitment to empowering people and strengthening youth voice, and vision.

Thaddeus garnered insights and strategies from his international work at Harvard Law School and Community/Urban planning programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reinforced his steadfast commitment to ensuring that the most underserved members of our community have genuine opportunities for success and achievement.

He founded the MassIMPACT technology consortium, and co-founded the Neighborhood Network National Consortium. He serves on many nonprofit boards throughout the Commonwealth. His newest partnership “Think Big Dream Big” is a youth driven initiative to jumpstart young people on the journey to a positive future, the fulfillment of their goals, and dreams.

Thaddeus Miles is also an animator and photographer. This led him to become the Board President of Peace* in Focus*: a global non-profit organization that trains youth from underserved and post-conflict communities to be creative peace builders and leaders using photography and grassroots media tools. His immersion in his latest photography projects: “365 a photo a Day in 2012,” and “The African American Church” has strengthened his artistic vision, and illuminated the four pillars of his identity that provide the frame and structure for his photographic journey (Faith/Spirit, Family/Ancestry, Nature/Landscape and People/Community).

Website: http://thaddeusmiles365.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thaddeus.miles
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Sifublack

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-05-parasol-by-thaddeus-miles/feed/ 23 Photo of the Day | April 03 | Harmony, by Keeny Newton http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-03-harmony-by-keeny-newton/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-03-harmony-by-keeny-newton/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:08:59 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8219 Photo of the Day - April 03
Was walking through the streets of Chicago. I was impressed with the harmony of the transport system, people and architecture of this city, specially the downtown. In this photo, I wanted to capture the overhead train, the people, vehicles & architecutre in one view. This photograph was shot at Chigago, IL, US.

Technical Info: Canon 30D | 19mm | 1/90sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 200
Title of the photograph: Harmony
Photo of the Day Award Category: Black & White Photography
Photograph Location: Chicago, Illinois | United States
Photographer: Keeny Newton ( Bangalore, India )
Keeny Newton is a freelance photographer based out of Bangalore, India. His day time job is as an IT consultant. He is inclined towards the art side of photography and primarily shoots fashion and does travel photography.
Website: www.keenyPhoto.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/keenyPhoto
Twitter: @keeny76

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-03-harmony-by-keeny-newton/feed/ 0 Photo of the Day | April 01 | Margerie Glacier, by Steve Hirsch http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-01-margerie-glacier-by-steve-hirsch/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-01-margerie-glacier-by-steve-hirsch/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:45:19 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8203 Photo of the Day - April 01
Glacier Bay in Alaska is accessible by private boat and cruise ships. The access daily is limited but when you arrive if your lucky on a clear day it is so beautiful. The Margerie glacier is 21 miles long and with global warming concerns is shrinking every minute. I was accompanied with my whole family on the occasion of my parents 50th Anniversary and truly enjoyed photographing Alaska.

Technical Info: Canon 5DII | ISO 200 | Focal Length 130mm | Exposure f/11 @ 1/500sec
Title of the photograph: Margerie Glacier
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Alaska | United States
Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA)
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.
Website: stevehirschphotography.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stevehirschphotography
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hirsch-Photography/229872250393874

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-01-margerie-glacier-by-steve-hirsch/feed/ 1 Photo of the Day | March 28 | Crystal Mill, by Steve Hirsch http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-28-crystal-mill-by-steve-hirsch/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-28-crystal-mill-by-steve-hirsch/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:34:30 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8172 Photo of the Day - March 28
Crystal Colorado is basically a ghost town 4 miles from Marble Colorado accessible by hiking and jeep tour. After my wife Sheila and I with our friends Barry and Shelly took this jeep tour to arrive in Crystal we were greeted by this old mill. Built in 1893 as a wooden power house to drive an air compressor for a nearby silver mine this building is now on the US registry of historic places. Well worth the harrowing jeep ride but next time I’ll hike in!

Technical Info: Canon 5DII | ISO 100 | ISO 100 24mm f/22 @ 1/5sec | Benro tripod Variable ND filter
Title of the photograph: Crystal Mill
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Crystal Colorado | United States
Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA)
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.
Website: stevehirschphotography.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stevehirschphotography
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hirsch-Photography/229872250393874

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-28-crystal-mill-by-steve-hirsch/feed/ 0 Photo of the Day | March 23 | Hanging Lakes, by Steve Hirsch http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-23-hanging-lakes-by-steve-hirsch/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-23-hanging-lakes-by-steve-hirsch/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:45:00 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8144 Photo of the Day - March 23
The snowfall in the winter of 2011 was a record in Colorado which led to a massive runoff in the spring. With my wife Sheila and good friends Barry and Shelly, we set out on this climb of 1 1/2 miles up to Hanging Lakes in Glenwood Colorado. A moderately difficult hike with a significant elevation was well worth the effort as these waterfalls were far better in 2011 than in previous years.

Technical Info: Canon 5DII | ISO 100 | ISO 100 24mm f/22 @ 4.0sec | Benro tripod Variable ND filter
Title of the photograph: Hanging Lakes
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado | United States
Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA)
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.
Website: stevehirschphotography.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stevehirschphotography
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hirsch-Photography/229872250393874

]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-23-hanging-lakes-by-steve-hirsch/feed/ 0 Photo of the Day | March 20 | Portage Lake, by Ronnie Glover http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-20-portage-lake-by-ronnie-glover/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-20-portage-lake-by-ronnie-glover/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:54:39 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8111 Photo of the Day - March 20
Portage Glacier sits about a hours drive south of Anchorage, Alaska. The melting of Portage Glacier created this lake (known as Portage Lake) . This image was taken a few minutes before sunrise to capture the reflections on the mountains on the lake. Icebergs (in the distance in this image) vary in size and are often close and large. To the right of the center mountain, you can see the retreating glacier.

Technical Info: 35mm Nikon N2000 with Fuji Velvia slide film
Title of the photograph: Portage Lake
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: Alaska | United States
Photographer: Ronnie Glover (Gig Harbor, WA, USA)
Photography took a backseat while Ronnie obtained his college degree. After graduation, he purchased his first camera but was unable to produce the images that he saw in his mind. He then took a few continuing education class to learn the technical aspects of the camera and realized there was so much more to learn about photography. So Ronnie enrolled in the professional program at Southeastern Center for the Arts in Atlanta. The school was operated by Jeanne & Neil Chaput de Saintonge, who currently operate Rocky Mountain School of Photography. He spent 14 years living in Alaska and this gave him unbelievable opportunities to experience nature and capture many images. Ronnie also enjoy travel photography and the experience of different cultures. It is his wish that his images will expose others to the beauty of nature and other cultures. He invites everyone to enjoy his gallery and feel free to contact him with any comments.

Website: http://www.thelandslide.viewbook.com
Portfolio: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ronnie-glover.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Land-Slide-Photography/325780197741
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheLandSlide
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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-20-portage-lake-by-ronnie-glover/feed/ 0 Photo of the Day | March 18 | Deerfield Pier, by Steve Hirsch http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-deerfield-pier-by-steve-hirsch/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-deerfield-pier-by-steve-hirsch/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:08:36 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8096 Photo of the Day - March 18
I planned this photo shoot 1 hour prior to sunrise beneath the Deerfield Beach pier. Not a person was in sight this time of the morning but shortly before sunrise the fisherman began to arrive at the pier. I could tell the sun was going tho brake through the cloud bank and wanted to capture it. I also wanted to try and get the reflection of the pier if possible. Using a variable ND filter and tripod I was fortunate to capture this exposure. I went back the morning for more it was so much fun.

Technical Info: Canon 5DII | ISO 100 | ISO 100 40mm f13 8.0 sec | Benro tripod, Variable ND filter
Title of the photograph: Deerfield Pier
Photo of the Day Award Category: Sunrise & Sunset Photography
Photograph Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida | United States
Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA)
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.
Website: stevehirschphotography.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stevehirschphotography
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hirsch-Photography/229872250393874

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