Faces of Exit 270 Part 9

I enjoy capturing the faces of the people I might find on one of my photo walks.  The trick is to be patient, observe, isolate your subject -a head will turn just right or a person will move into the desired position and you have your shot.  Of course, a lot is luck –being in the right place at the right time and being observant of what is happening around you even when your main subject may not be the people.  You need to move and frame the shot quickly, because there is no retake in this type of photography.  It helps of course to have set your camera for the f-stop and speed that will enable you to do all of this in advance.  And that is what this blog is about – it is the places, faces and objects around Exit 270 with a little deviation into the study of light and shapes.

A Day At The Museum

The art museum or art gallery is a perfect place for photographers, novice or advanced, to study the use of light and composition as it is employed by the artist.  Besides the educational aspect- the museum also offers wonderful people shooting possibilities.  It is interesting to watch how the patrons bond with the art they are viewing.

Most museums will allow you to use your camera without flash or tripod.  Before starting this shooting experience check each of the gallery rooms for lighting as it relates to your ISO setting- I usually set my ISO at one setting that will enable me to shoot at f/8 with a shutter speed no lower than 1/30 of a second.  Then, while you are enjoying and studying the artwork –watch how your fellow art lovers react to the various pieces of artwork for interesting possibilities.