Seeing With Photography

this image was uploaded to flickr by seeingwithphotography.

This is a brand new image created by members of the Seeing With Photography Collective in New York City. All SWPC members are visually impaired, making their photographic method quite poignant. Each image is generally led by one person's idea or narrative, while others assist in building the scene with found props and materials. The set is then framed in the camera, and lights are turned out. The image is exposed in otherwise pitch-darkness by a few people using hand-held flashlights, causing the image to be exposed bit-by-bit as the lighters feel their way around the scene, shining their small light from only a few inches away from each surface they expose. It's a unique way to make digital photography both a sensory experience and a hand-crafted form.

I had the privilege of assisting SWPC on studio days one lovely summer a few years back. It's an incredible process to experience.

Learn more by visiting seeingwithphotography.com.

Walking in L.A.

Just what it says.

Walking in L.A. Hollywood., originally uploaded by Secret Ultra M.

Walking in L.A. Downtown., originally uploaded by Secret Ultra M.

Found Persimmon. Dec 2010

I saw this on the sidewalk while walking in my neighborhood this morning. Yes, it's a bit gross to pick up partially-eaten food (or any food) off the ground, but I felt compelled to add it to my found objects records, because this particular object was a poignant reminder of a recent occurrence.

Found Persimmon. Dec 2010, originally uploaded by Secret Ultra M.

A few weeks ago, my mom was rushed to the hospital via ambulance, because she couldn't breathe. Her airway had closed up due to an allergic reaction to eating a persimmon.

(She's fine now.)

Found Page. Nov 2010

Found in a driveway on a walk in my neighborhood.

Translations, anyone?

Found Page. Nov 2010, originally uploaded by Secret Ultra M.

Found List. Nov 2010

I found this list in a grocery store checkout aisle. I love the organization of it, and that "ANNIVERSARY CARD" seems a priority...

Found List. Nov 2010, originally uploaded by Secret Ultra M.

Kings as Saints

Wow, how I love this body of work by Linsley Lambert--specifically, these dear old Los Angeles Kings;

God of the Ice (Wayne Gretzky)

40" x 30" 

Oil on Canvas, 2006, by Linsley Lambert

Avenging Angel (Marty McSorley)

40" x 30" 

Oil on Canvas, 2006, by Linsley Lambert

King of Kings (Dave Taylor)

40" x 30" 

Oil on Canvas, 2006, by Linsley Lambert

AND, although he is not a King, I must include Joe Sakic, my all-time fav player;

 

Persero (Joe Sakic)

40" x 30" 

Oil on Canvas, 2006, by Linsley Lambert