Terror Kitten - PhotoBlog of the Week
This week I’m starting another weekly column here at Digital Photography School - Photoblog of the Week. Photoblogs are a wonderful source of inspiration for photographic ideas and techniques - I’ve subscribed to many of them off and on over the past few years and though it would be a good idea to feature a few good ones. Each week I’ll feature a different photoblog with an image or two and asking them a couple of questions about their photography.
Some of those featured work exclusively in Digital - others use Film - but all could teach us a thing or two about photographic technique.
This week’s Photoblog of the Week is Terror Kitten - the photoblog of Phil Bebbington. Here’s one of the shots that Phil submitted:
What Camera Kit do You Use?
It’s difficult to be brief but here you have it….and in no particular order.
Nikon F4, Nikon F5, Leica M2, Hasselblad SWC/M, Hasselblad 500C/M, Holga, Diana, Polaroid SX-70, Polaroid 101 Land Camera, Rolleicord TLR.
I have probably forgotten stuff. I never use a tripod unless it’s night, I know I should but I prefer to be mobile.
I usually shoot with a standard lens or as wide as possible.
I have been taking photographs since about 1976 and all that time was 35mm it is only in the last 6 months that I have embraced medium format and in particular 6 X 6. So I would say over the past 6 months 99% of my work has been with the 2 Hasselblads and the Holga and my favorite is the Hasselblad SWC/M with it’s super wide and super sharp lens…I love it, but the Holga is always with me.
What Photography Tip Can You Share with DPS Readers?
I guess the one thing that liberated me a few years ago from what I saw then as boring photographs was the realization that I needed to get in close. I was wandering through places and out the other side saying no shots there! Then I decided I needed to make major changes so armed with a wide lens I started stopping and looking…looking close, looking for the texture and the colour that exists in everything around us from rusting metal to peeling paint to plain shadows.
Only when I started seeing the beauty in the detail did everything fall into place. Then when I stepped back those places were no longer boring. So stop and look…get in close….find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Check out Phil’s photoblog - Terror Kitten. Here’s one more of his shots for a little more inspiration.
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February 5th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
nice one. phil is consistently great.
February 5th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Great new add featuring photoblogs…DPS just keeps getting better. I enjoyed this post on Terror Kitten.
February 5th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Terror Kitten has always been a reference for many of us. It is good to take great tips from those who have more experience and talent so I think this idea of yours, is just excellent and worth following.
February 5th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Getting close… wasn’t that something a famous photographer ones said? If youre photo looks boring, you are standing to far away?
offtopic/ Maybe you can consider mine in your list? ;)
February 6th, 2007 at 8:00 am
Thanks for the added feature to DPS…good idea!
I have to admit this is the first time I’ve seen the work of Phil Bebbington..nice work…especially the black and white beach scene.
Thanks.
February 6th, 2007 at 9:17 am
he is great isn’t he i just love Phils work.. :)
February 6th, 2007 at 9:26 am
Wow, thanks for sharing Terror Kitten with us, Phil is a talented photographer and I am definitely subscribing to his RSS feed. I can’t wait to see future photoblogs of the week.
February 7th, 2007 at 9:27 am
HI Guys, I just thought I would drop by and say what an honour it was being asked to be featured as the photoblog of the week. You have all said such sweet things and I feel quite humbled! at the end of the day I am just a guy with a camera…or two! You all have it in you just believe. If I can be of help to anyone please drop me a line and I will help in what ever way I am able. Phil
February 9th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
first time I,v looked at photos,(new at computers)love the colours, settings ect. I’m a self taught photographer, still using film! I can hear all the moans!!but my choice!own a little digital, so will take some & hope to post some!check my website!! http:// http://www.sunrisestosunsets.com.au
I have learnt a lot from this site! keep up the good work.!
February 10th, 2007 at 2:39 am
Nice photo,but. As a photography instructor I critique a large amount of photos. I would of tried useing less back ground in this photo.
You shoot a 50/50 forground/background shot here. The horizon is right in the middle of your photo. Next time try to get in closer and try composing with a little more forground. A wider angle lens might help also.
February 10th, 2007 at 4:49 am
I was looking at the wrong Photograph. I first selected the beach photo for the critique. I then clicked on “terror kitten”. I really like terror kitten. Very interesting with the shadows and all. This is what makes photography interesting.I had my students critique the photo also and they also stated that they wouldn’t of changed any thing. We all suspect the photo was taken at sun rise or sunset to achieve all of the wonderful contrast.
January 8th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
hi there ! i don’t know whether it was on purpose or not but your picture is an exact replica of a painting by Wolf Kahn called HIGH SUMMER !
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I would have called this the “Barn before the storm”. Nice view though.