I found this spot particularly hard to photograph. The shrubbery is nearly completely eroded from visitors - I had to use a small shrub to hide the barren landing and create the illusion the shot was taken from a well grown forest. On top of that, it was hard to even find a good view that didn't include various campers or boats within the frame.
I did a road trip down the Oregon coast in #2023 with my partner with a turnaround in Portland before looping back through Mt. Hood.
🧵 In retrospect we both felt it was too far and too much to do in the 4 days we had - and aside from Mt. Hood and some falls in the Columbia River Gorge I found photography to be limited to just iconic spots - any recommendations for next time?
Today I read "AI Incest" as a way to describe the way AI is now consuming AI content in a feedback loop that continues to make it less accurate, less real, and it's models worse.
@elaterite@Gargron@ram Agreed. I made a pixelfed when I first started on the fediverse and decided it wasn't for me. Too much like IG which I was wanting to leave. I quite enjoy these text based conversations that don't happen on a photo forward platform.
If I was to request any specific changes for photos on Mastodon it would likely be in the form of toggling a "show only image/text based post" for those times I want to view images/text only... and shareable lists.
From that one time I saw the most perfect window scene and felt obligated to capture it.
I was inside the capital building of Antigua #Guatemala and as I walked up the stairs I looked out the stairwell window to see this gorgeously framed flower pot. Someone had to have put it there on purpose! I particularly enjoy the effectively black canvas created by the dark interior behind.
@Gargron@murraylivingston yes! You showed me the believe in film tag about a month ago! Really have enjoyed finding other film photographers on Mastodon, thanks Eugen.
At the time, I couldn't find a single image of this place that wasn't just a snapshot. I probably wasn't the first, but I'm positive I was one of them. Since then a neighborhood has been developed nearby, a 3D image published to maps with a pin, and the spot found by the influencer crowds. It's a shame seeing the state of the area now. I haven't returned for years.
#Throwback to that time I took a vintage folding camera on a #RockyMountain road trip only to find out the camera wasn't quite functional. This is one of two frames that sort of turned out from the rolls I brought. Colours are skewed due to me saving the image in post. But, lesson learned, and a fun adventure still!
Well. Today is 30 complete cycles of our Sun. A milestone number and one I'm told most people find to be their greatest decade.
Thankfully, it doesn't feel that scary. I feel like I've only just finished my quarter-life crisis. So the path ahead already feels brighter and more sturdy.
Here's to looking forward to what may come, and the new adventures I have over the next decade 🎉
I just launched a new Gallery! The Drakensberg, South Africa. 🌍⛰️
This is the first time I'm sharing something like this to #Mastodon. I hope you all enjoy it :D
In March of 2024 I ventured with 5 others on the biggest trip of my life. Backpacking 🥾 a portion of South Africas mountains. We spent 6 days at 3000m asl photographing the landscape.
First an introduction - I go by Dyptre online, I'm a photographer based in Western Canada with a primary focus on capturing landscapes with a focus on natural and real editing. I shoot #film, I and primarily shoot #fujifilm
If you want to see more - give me a follow here I guess!
I'm a #Landscape #Photographer with a focus on Western #Canada. My goal is to share the beauty of our planet, while keeping the integrity of the scene true, that means I avoid heavy editing, faking conditions, or using AI. I shoot #RealPhotosofRealPlaces#landscapephotography #naturephotography #Fujifilm