Mr. James Bright

Mr. James Bright
Originally uploaded by confused by ▲

I came across this portrait. I think it's awesome. Fantastic tones. Striking composition. I love the backdrop. Can't say much more without sounding crazy. Check it.

Korean BBQ 1

Korean BBQ 1
Originally uploaded by bongopix

Our local Korean restaurant, "Buam Galbi," agreed to let me photograph their establishment. I learned something from the experience: I like food photography! I used my shoot through umbrella for the first time, too. I half didn't know what I was doing but everything came together quite well in the end. Please check out my new "Restaurant & Food" section at www.bongopix.com for the rest of the photos.

I love music photography, but food photography... I dunno, I might have two competing passions. Or maybe they'll compliment each other in the end?

My Favourite BW Photographer (For now!)

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Originally uploaded by Emmanuel Smague

Travel photography is great but I have a tough time doing it. I'm really respectful towards people. So respectful, that I often let photo opportunities slip by me just so that I don't disturb people minding their own business. I never want to be that a-hole photographer, you know? But I guess all photographers are selfish and greedy in one way or another. Nice guys finish last. I just never seem to learn.

Anyways, this guy, Emmanuel Smague is unreal. Since I discovered his photostream I haven't seen another photographer who produces better black and white travel photos. He has a book published, and he deserves it! I've been processing a lot of my photos from the Philippines recently and have been trying to mimic his style of BW. I'm noticing that I didn't get as close to the locals as Emmanuel does. That's the key that I can't seem to grasp.

Anyways, check out his stream. This is going to sound really corny, but I half cry and laugh every time I look at some of his photos. Quality stuff.