A stroll to enlighten oneself

Michiel de Brieder · February 7, 2005

Dear friends,

I'm not very much of a picture poster but more of a shooter

once in a while I feel the need to share some photos with you though. I love to take a stroll down the river when the weather is nice and I can relax for a bit. Just wandering around looking for photo ops. One of my foremost loves these days are barbed wire close-ups, I have a lot of them, but I'll hand ya one

When I walk around I find myself looking for peace, quiet and sweet saturated views like this one:

or this one:

Sometimes I just 'see' a black and white appearing in front of me.... The high contrast from the heavily backlit front of the river sliding into a softer shadow part gave me an awesome view:

It's those little things that I like to observe, a small branch lying in a strange position somewhere, a piece of wood that has a funny form, or a small bit of grass growing on the side of a small bridge:

Simply fascinated by the wonders of nature:

Thank you for joining me on my peaceful stroll.....

dkapp · February 7, 2005

Great series. I like the use of shallow DOF to separate your subject. What lens did you use for these?

Barb wire & razor wire is a favorite of mine too. If you can combine it with rust, you've got a winner in my book.

Thanks for sharing.

Dave

Michiel de Brieder · February 7, 2005

Hi Dave,

thanks for the compliments

They were mostly done with the Canon 70-200 F/4 a great lens for the money

If you want to see some more 'wires' visit here:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/canon_ad_mosam
I'm thinking of creating a 'wired' gallery soon

It is just so cool to shoot 'em with shallow DOF

By the way, the piece of grass on the bridge was shot with the 50mm f/1.4 I believe, an AWESOME piece of glass, I really prefer it over the f/1.8

Thanks for dropping by Dave!!

dkapp · February 7, 2005

Michiel de Brieder wrote:

Hi Dave,

thanks for the compliments They were mostly done with the Canon 70-200 F/4 a great lens for the money If you want to see some more 'wires' visit here:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/canon_ad_mosam
I'm thinking of creating a 'wired' gallery soon It is just so cool to shoot 'em with shallow DOF
By the way, the piece of grass on the bridge was shot with the 50mm f/1.4 I believe, an AWESOME piece of glass, I really prefer it over the f/1.8
Thanks for dropping by Dave!!

I'll check out the link now. That 70-200 f/4 is an awesome lens. I have a 20 year old Nikon version, and its still awesome. I wish they would update it w/ todays technology to help w/ focus speed, and maybe add VR (IS).

I have a 50m f/1.4, and sold the f/1.8 last week. It looks like you have great taste in lenses

Here is a favorite fence pic of mine. It was taken with the D70 & Tamron 17-35.

http://dkapp.smugmug.com/photos/10954072-L.jpg

Dave

dkapp · February 7, 2005

I just took a look at the link! You've got some great shots in there.

These two are my favorite, and I think you should post them.

I love the way the sun is coming through the clouds. The tree on the right works very well here.
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38512555/medium

Another great fence picture. Great focus & composition. I love the hair stuck in the barb.
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38448945/medium

Dave

MuskyDude · February 7, 2005

Wonderfull series Michiel
I've always admired your work, this series being no different. I like how you get dramatic shots out of everyday scenes, and how you "hunt" for good subjects. Great stuff!

AJ

lynnma · February 7, 2005

beautiful shots ... I love 1 45and 6.. number 5 especially touches me..and I love the black and white grasses

thanks for sharing.

Harryb · February 7, 2005

Michiel de Brieder wrote:

Dear friends,

I'm not very much of a picture poster but more of a shooter once in a while I feel the need to share some photos with you though. I love to take a stroll down the river when the weather is nice and I can relax for a bit. Just wandering around looking for photo ops. One of my foremost loves these days are barbed wire close-ups, I have a lot of them, but I'll hand ya one
hen I walk around I find myself looking for peace, quiet and sweet saturated views like this one:

Hi Michiel,

A fine walk and marvelous pics. The B&W conversion really rocks.

Harry

Andy · February 7, 2005

Harryb wrote:

Michiel de Brieder wrote:

Dear friends,

I'm not very much of a picture poster but more of a shooter once in a while I feel the need to share some photos with you though. I love to take a stroll down the river when the weather is nice and I can relax for a bit. Just wandering around looking for photo ops. One of my foremost loves these days are barbed wire close-ups, I have a lot of them, but I'll hand ya one
hen I walk around I find myself looking for peace, quiet and sweet saturated views like this one:

Hi Michiel,

A fine walk and marvelous pics. The B&W conversion really rocks.

Harry

fish · February 7, 2005

I'm enlightened...and inspired, Michiel. Nice job finding the tiny natural beauty in macrophotography.

Michiel de Brieder · February 8, 2005

Cool shot Dave, love the shoe

I'll oblige on the photos

They are best viewed in original size anyway

Yeah those lenses

It took me a lot of saving, but I got there, I also have the 17-40 F/4 L a very nice addition to the 70-200 and the 50

Michiel de Brieder · February 8, 2005

MuskyDude wrote:

I've always admired your work, this series being no different. I like how you get dramatic shots out of everyday scenes, and how you "hunt" for good subjects. Great stuff!

AJ

Hey,

thanks a bunch AJ!!! I love doing it

and it is very cool that I'm not the only person appreciating it

Cheers friend!

Michiel de Brieder · February 8, 2005

lynnma wrote:

beautiful shots ... I love 1 45and 6.. number 5 especially touches me..and I love the black and white grasses thanks for sharing.

You are most welcome Lynn

Yeah, that #5.. I was passing by a small bridge, and what do you do when you see a small bridge? You get under it

when climbing down alongside the bridge I saw it standing alone, but defended by the fence on the bridge.... photography is soo cool in that aspect, your subject can really be ANYTHING

Thanks for stopping by!

Michiel de Brieder · February 9, 2005

andy wrote:

Thanks Andy and Harry

it's good to see that the 'old' generation can be pleased :lol
'guess I'll have to be careful now at Yosemite

Michiel de Brieder · February 9, 2005

fish wrote:

I'm enlightened...and inspired, Michiel. Nice job finding the tiny natural beauty in macrophotography.

Thank you Fish!! Mother Nature is such a giving person

We only have to see it

Thanks for stopping by!

Nir · February 10, 2005

Michiel,

Beautiful photos!

gubbs · February 10, 2005

Michiel, the b&w grasses are beautiful! I'm so impressed (and inspired) how you manage to make such great shots out of less than obvious subjects

Michiel de Brieder · February 13, 2005

gubbs wrote:

Michiel, the b&w grasses are beautiful! I'm so impressed (and inspired) how you manage to make such great shots out of less than obvious subjects

Thank you Nir and Gubbs!!! Your opinion is highly appreciated!!

ginger_55 · February 13, 2005

I like that barbed wire. The second one today I have seen that I like, I have never seen the appeal before.

Good shots!

ginger

A stroll to enlighten oneself

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