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John Bragg

John Bragg

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Hi all, I have decided that I need a project to get my teeth into and stimulate my shooting. I recently revisited Plymouth and in particular the area around Sutton Harbour known as the Barbican. It is full of history as from here the Pilgrim Fathers set sail aboard the Mayflower. What floats your boat or lights your particular candle ? Do you have anywhere that you keep going back to ? Here are a couple of shots with a Mju ii on HP5+. I will return there again soon to document the area further.


Sculpture (Prawn on a Stick) The Barbican, Plymouth. by John Bragg, on Flickr


Plymouth Gin Distillery, the Barbican, Plymouth. by John Bragg, on Flickr
 
Veterans Day Parades are my special area of interest, although I am interested in many things.

I like 'vernacular' photography, and my own type of photography seems to be stimulated by small-town events like parades, festivals, and other kinds of celebrations.

I've always been a bit surprised that so few people have any interest in the photographic aspects of everyday life around them, but I've learned to accept it. No one much seems to do what I do; oh well. I just keep doing what I do.
 
bmattock said:
Veterans Day Parades are my special area of interest, although I am interested in many things.

I like 'vernacular' photography, and my own type of photography seems to be stimulated by small-town events like parades, festivals, and other kinds of celebrations.

I've always been a bit surprised that so few people have any interest in the photographic aspects of everyday life around them, but I've learned to accept it. No one much seems to do what I do; oh well. I just keep doing what I do.
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Bill, you are not alone.


Rememberance Sunday, Newquay. by John Bragg, on Flickr
 
I'm considering a hiatus from street shooting this summer to pursue abstracts in the spirit of Aaron Siskind.

I'm drawn to the notion that something visually interesting can be produced from what is essentially nothing.

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johnwolf said:
I'm considering a hiatus from street shooting this summer to pursue abstracts in the spirit of Aaron Siskind.

I'm drawn to the notion that something visually interesting can be produced from what is essentially nothing.

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Lovely abstract. As good an area to specialise in as any other. There are pictures to be found in everything. The secret is in how we see things.
 
Thank you, John. It would be great to hear from others about what engages them and why. I would personally like to hear from those who have changed genres. But I guess that's life in forums -- some threads get traction and others don't.

John
 
johnwolf said:
Thank you, John. It would be great to hear from others about what engages them and why. I would personally like to hear from those who have changed genres. But I guess that's life in forums -- some threads get traction and others don't.

John
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In my darker moments, I admit I harbor a suspicion that most RFF members don't actually take photographs of anything except their own cameras, lenses, pets, feet, and children. Occasionally they take a photo of the significant other at a local eatery or drinking establishment. They don't do RFF because they take photos; they buy gear and argue about it.

I'm sure that's not the majority of RFF users. :angel:
 
Forums are forums and gear rules. But I see an above average interest here in photography as an expressive endeavor. That's what keeps me around. It's also why the lack of response to this thread seemed odd.

Maybe the thread title is a little vague? And let's face it, thread response has a lot to do with who starts the discussion. (Not that John B. isn't a celebrity here. 🙂) But it's always a shame to see a promising topic go nowhere.

John
 
My opening post was all about a geographic area, but the concept of areas of expertise is equally valid. I shot some of my earliest work at the Barbican 30 years ago so documenting the changes is important for me. There was a victorian fish market there and it has now morphed into a glass blowing centre and shop.
The new fish market is nearby, but is a soulless utilitarian building.
 
There aren't really places that I frequent specifically for photography, but I do like to visit various local events and destinations.

I also do a little bit of traveling and try to take images that 'capture the essence of a destination.'

Lately, however, I've been doing quite a bit of bird photography, and will continue to do that until my mood changes.

I'd also like to shoot more ghost towns and abandoned sites, as well as the missions.

California is a large and very diverse state and allows one to try different types of photography. I just need to get out more often.
 
John Bragg said:
My opening post was all about a geographic area, but the concept of areas of expertise is equally valid. I shot some of my earliest work at the Barbican 30 years ago so documenting the changes is important for me. There was a victorian fish market there and it has now morphed into a glass blowing centre and shop.
The new fish market is nearby, but is a soulless utilitarian building.
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John, I completely missed your geographic emphasis. Sorry if I steered the thread off-course.

John
 
kxl said:
There aren't really places that I frequent specifically for photography, but I do like to visit various local events and destinations.

I also do a little bit of traveling and try to take images that 'capture the essence of a destination.'

Lately, however, I've been doing quite a bit of bird photography, and will continue to do that until my mood changes.

I'd also like to shoot more ghost towns and abandoned sites, as well as the missions.

California is a large and very diverse state and allows one to try different types of photography. I just need to get out more often.
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Keith, you are very lucky. The ghost towns must be a fascinating subject.
 
bmattock said:
In my darker moments, I admit I harbor a suspicion that most RFF members don't actually take photographs of anything except their own cameras, lenses, pets, feet, and children. Occasionally they take a photo of the significant other at a local eatery or drinking establishment. They don't do RFF because they take photos; they buy gear and argue about it.

I'm sure that's not the majority of RFF users. :angel:
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I know how you feel, Bill.

One reason I would go back to a certain place would be to catch it during the various seasons, or different lighting direction. Mostly though, I try to find someplace new when doing a camera or lens test, as I think folks would get bored seeing the same old stuff over and over.

PF
 
bmattock said:
In my darker moments, I admit I harbor a suspicion that most RFF members don't actually take photographs of anything except their own cameras, lenses, pets, feet, and children. Occasionally they take a photo of the significant other at a local eatery or drinking establishment. They don't do RFF because they take photos; they buy gear and argue about it.

I'm sure that's not the majority of RFF users. :angel:
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yeah, i haven't done gear photos in a while

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Vernacular photography for me too although because I spend much of my time around horses and horse people they invariably figure largely aswell.

Street photography continues to hold and interest.

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