Urban Photo Scene

Early morning close up of light house

Paul Muhammad — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:26:21 +0000

This lighthouse may be retired. I’m not really sure. This early morning series has been fun. I have a number of different shots and will post more later. This was an early morning photo and there are some people getting ready to fish.

Photograph: Close up of lighthouse on pier

Early morning photo of three arches

Paul Muhammad — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:51:43 +0000

The best way to get some good photos are to get up early and know the location. It can help when trying to capture that moment. What would have been a picture of three arches, turned out to have more interest with the a person who passes by casually in the shot.

Photograph: Three arches and a passerby

Early morning pier photo

Paul Muhammad — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:28:58 +0000

This photograph is an expression. There comes a time when we all can reach our limits. And we have to ask ourselves some questions. When are changes needed? Can I shoot some new and interesting photos? What can be done to advance your skills?

I’m sure you’re just like me, thinking about posting some quality images for the people, and how to expand and get more exposure. I do spend some time to see what’s in demand.

I often visit other blogs. No joke. . . I want to see what’s out there. If I’ve come to your website, I might have placed it into my blog surfer or rss feeds. Are you getting the response you want? You may need a change.

Photograph: The Pier an awakening

Early morning city view

Paul Muhammad — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:07:52 +0000

So getting out early gives me time to adjust my perspective and living in the city can be hectic. But it’s cool, because it has it’s rewards. This is a photograph of my early morning walk. I also took some night shots of this one.

Photography: Early morning city view

Early morning hill and trees

Paul Muhammad — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:28:34 +0000

It’s always a challenging to find the right approach to adding new photos and bring content to document my work to the fullest. In a way it’s about getting out there early. But the glass is half empty, or half full. . . It all depends at times. It takes mornings of freeing my mind and taking some time to refocus for clarity.

Photography: Early morning hill and trees

Keeping images organized

Paul Muhammad — Sun, 03 May 2009 06:01:44 +0000

It’s hard sometimes. But you have to stay up on managing your images, most photographers lean toward the “industry standard,” the leading brand. For many of us, it can be costly. I like testing out other photo editing software.

I like the price point on ACDSee Photo Manager 2009. This is not just a photo editing software, but it also allows you to quickly view and find photos, fix flaws, and share your favorites through e-mail, prints and free online albums.

The last in abstract light from street

Paul Muhammad — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:59:13 +0000

The close up and cropped tight. The more shots the better. Abstract photography is a great way to sharpen ones creativity. It allows for more expression. I have a lot of fun creating and developing themes for my work. I want to stay sharp.

Photograph ten: The street light, look from window.

The abstract photograph

Paul Muhammad — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:54:56 +0000

The contrast. The depth. I like the feeling of texture I get from viewing this shot. . . I achieved this result by increasing my ISO. The picture is composed from the light of a street lamp. Because my aperture was wide open, I used a tripod to eliminate shake to produce a clear shot.

Photograph nine: The street light, look from window.

An abstract look from the window

Paul Muhammad — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:11:30 +0000

I would like to give you a sample of creativity. I’m not afraid of stepping out and getting different shots. I know there are challenges. I’ve had many all my life and over came them.

When I started this project, I had a chance to see what shooting in low light is all about. The light shinning through the window presented a good opportunity to develop more techniques.

Photograph eight: The street light, look from window.

More from the window shoot

Paul Muhammad — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:12:11 +0000

Have a look see. The effect of the image is kind of ghostly. It is not out of focus. The picture ISO setting is 1600 and aperture f/4.0

It’s a shade dark. I added a tint to enhance the detail. The process has its rewards. Most of all, I want to leave an impression. Feed back is ways welcome.

Photograph seven: The street light, look from window.