tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69088010925858391952025-04-11T05:28:28.427-07:00PHOTO ANTHEMS BLOGThis blog is an extension of my web site PhotoAnthems.com which showcases photographic art on Portraiture, Nudes, and Landscape photography. I am backpacking around the world indefinitely. Currently touring Southeast Asia. Copyright © 2005-2023, All Rights Reserved.Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.comBlogger487125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-83841604413043631042024-04-13T08:29:00.000-07:002024-04-13T08:29:11.003-07:00** Photo Anthems Blog has Moved ** PhotoAnthems.com/BlogHi, all! Yes, that's correct. Photo Anthems blog has been around for 17 years on this platform. But now, as Google Blogger has made changes regarding who can access my blog, I've migrated my blog onto another platform and combined it with my gallery of work onto one completely NEW PhotoAnthems.com website, rebuilt from scratch. I am still making changes and Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-48033496580828810262023-11-29T06:23:00.000-08:002023-11-29T06:23:51.482-08:00Is Photography Going the Way of Chivalry? PART 3- Now Comes AI“Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last...” ~ Stephen HawkingVietnamese Woman, Anonymous Artificial Intelligence is set to revolutionize so many industries! Like the automobile, transistors, semiconductors, and the internet, AI has become the next paradigm shift. How we conduct business, advance medical research, or Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-20103787661784024202023-11-22T08:11:00.000-08:002023-11-22T08:11:10.996-08:00Is Photography Going the Way of Chivalry? PART 2- Ethics in Photography“Every time we raise the camera to our eyes, we become morally responsible to “the photographed” as well as the viewers. Photography cannot be just a privilege, it’s a responsibility that should not be abdicated.”― Neeta SatamTecumaEthics in photography plays a vital role in its continuation as an essential medium of art and journalism. Ethics is integrity, truthfulness, honestly, and respect. I Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-53224995442145206462023-11-13T07:59:00.000-08:002023-11-13T07:59:37.982-08:00Is Photography Going the Way of Chivalry? PART 1- Social MediaArt Model, AlbaIn the world of social media, likes, subscriptions, reels, shorts, and favorites... we sometimes become caught up in things that don't matter in the real scheme of things. We search for the next trendy topic, subject, or technique and adopt it like everyone else does. In some ways, I have no problem with this. At its core is artistic expression, or at the very least... Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-72017809336478292702023-11-08T12:30:00.003-08:002023-11-08T12:30:57.678-08:00The Plight of Photography Art Model, KeishaEveryone has their own reasons for getting into photography, some of which may be far different from my own. I didn't do photography to make a buck. I didn't jump into it because a bunch of other people were doing it. Everybody has their own reasons. For me, I was first curious at a time where much of photography was not as wide-spread or readily shared. I didn't know Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-17480242565485748692023-10-10T03:22:00.001-07:002023-10-10T04:00:49.291-07:00The Most Beautiful Photographic Subject - The Milky Way Spring Valley, NV"We are all stars in this galaxy. All of us. No one's greater than the other."- Scatman CrothersI guess I should amend the title just a little bit. Anyone who knows me already knows the answer. But that's not what I'm talking about today. The title of this blog should read, The Most Beautiful of Photographic Subjects (Non-Nude)". Yes. That would be more accurate. EveryPhoto Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-82510626476861414902023-09-30T10:48:00.000-07:002023-09-30T10:48:12.532-07:00Why We Don't Show EverythingArt Model, Leslie
This question first struck me several years ago. I think it was adding a new hard drive or doing something with my backup drives and came to realize how much art nude work I have that has never seen the light of day... or maybe the light of a backlit LCD screen, as it were. I've shot so many models doing maybe 30 to 70 edits per shoot and less than 15 to 20 of those ever been Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-86017275088563119632023-09-22T17:25:00.009-07:002023-09-26T10:41:25.157-07:00Rotator Cuff Recovery and MORE Changes Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi for her birthday"I don’t care about making photography an art. I want to make good photographs. I’d like to know who first got it into his head that dreaminess and mist is an art. Take things as they are; take good photographs and the art will take care of itself." (1923) - EDWARD STEICHEN, Photographer and curator, b. 1879, Luxembourg, Germany, d. 1973, Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-48093218047149590032023-08-29T10:04:00.003-07:002023-08-29T10:04:34.380-07:00Five Things to Help Finish the Year StrongArt Model, Chloe Ann, © 2017 Terrell Neasley"Procrastination is like a credit card: it's a lot of fun until you get the bill." ~ Christopher ParkerOn September 1st, there will be only 121 days remaining in the year. Where has the time gone? Two-thirds of 2023 is already relegated to our past. Pretty soon the year will be over. So here's a challenge for you. How much can you get done in 4 Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-10788415440165487892023-07-31T17:05:00.006-07:002023-08-01T04:36:07.639-07:00What Makes International Travel So Tough? Art Model @Kayci.Lee Twitter Copyright 2018 Terrell Neasley"For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move."~ Robert Louis StevensonI get asked often about why I travel, what its like, and when I'll come home. I'm amazed at how mysterious so many people think this is. In fact, international travel is no different from when you Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-87524862382736880472023-06-08T12:07:00.000-07:002023-06-08T12:07:25.758-07:00Where Have I been? Where Am I Now?If you think the worst part of your shoulder surgery recovery will be wiping with the other hand... you'd be wrong.Hi! It's been a while, indeed! So, yes. My last blog post was at the end of February, and much has happened since then. Long story short... Rotator Cuff surgery that also included Bicep repair. If you've had this surgery, you need not read further. You already get it. For those of Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-7302307858919055332023-02-27T00:02:00.000-08:002023-02-27T00:02:10.334-08:00Monochrome and The Story “Black and white are the colors of photography. To me, they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected.”- Robert FrankArt Model Panda ©2013 Terrell NeasleyBlack and White, aka... MONOCHROME. This is the way things started out. Of course, you already knew that. Actually, monochrome refers to more than just Black and White. Sepia is also monochromaticPhoto Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-12930514391539429962023-02-20T00:42:00.002-08:002023-02-20T00:42:47.734-08:00Photography is Amazing! Art Model, Jenny, Peru ©2019 Terrell Neasley“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsI've been in this game for a while now, since 2005. At any given time, its easy to get bored, burned out, or just simply tired of a profession, industry, or business of some sort. It's normal. Things stagnate from time to Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-29102285226835908642023-01-28T18:56:00.001-08:002023-02-22T21:18:41.049-08:00Fine Art Nude vs Erotic Nude vs PornYou should grab a cup and have a seat for this one.So the question is: Are there any differences between Fine Art Nude, Erotic Nude, and Pornography? Yes, I believe so. However, the lines are heavily blurred and may be situation dependent. Often they need to fit neatly into one box or the other. Depending on the composition in question, it may fit into TWO boxes or even all 3, although no Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-43803585392460057822023-01-03T14:56:00.000-08:002023-01-03T14:56:33.514-08:00Five Years Running! Time for Some Changes Art Model, Alba ©2022 Terrell Neasley My Travel Goal is to transform my DREAMS into MEMORIESAnother year has come full circle. Yes, that is correct. 5 years ago this month, I left on a jet plane, beginning a new life of travel that I anticipated might be for only 18 months, but I am much further along than that with no time frame for completion any time soon. Things are a bit Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-28651526900331986442022-12-02T20:14:00.000-08:002022-12-02T20:14:03.759-08:00Decorating Your Home with Nude Art Art Model, @Athena.Demos (IG), ©2019 Terrell Neasley“Decorate your home. It gives the illusion that your life is more interesting than it really is.” —Charles M. SchulzThe art nude has been a factor in my life since long before I first photographed my first naked model out in the woods of Kentucky during graduate school. Prior to becoming a photographer, I started as an art Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-76160089910312483172022-10-17T15:29:00.000-07:002022-10-17T15:29:01.721-07:0010 Tips on Photographer's Block Part 3/3 Art Model, Elizabeth ©2007 Terrell Neasley "The thing that's important to know is that you never know. You're always sort of feeling your way." ~ Diane ArbusI broke this series up into three parts for a reason. I wanted to use my first post to drive home the fact that those 4 realization points were imperative before any benefits from any tips could come to fruition. The next postPhoto Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-9581456663211632142022-10-10T21:54:00.003-07:002022-10-10T21:54:57.518-07:0010 Tips on Photographer's Block Part 2/3 Art Model, Covenant ©2017 Terrell Neasley“Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.” — Pablo PicassoNow that you have given close and careful consideration to the Four previously posted Realization Points, let's get into some of those actual tips on dealing with Photographer's Block. There are a myriad of different taskings you can assign yourself. I have written more than a Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-25109096846296756772022-09-22T13:58:00.003-07:002022-09-22T13:58:35.541-07:0010 Tips on Photographer's Block Part I/3 Art Model, Merrie ©2017 Terrell Neasley"When I am stuck … I just search for excitement, but not too hard. It is when I find myself playing more than trying that I find my way out of a block." — Aris MooreThe pandemic has been tough on a lot of photographers, including myself. As a mentor, friend, instructor, and counselor, I often get calls asking for help, inspiration, and advicePhoto Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-41152870795641245912022-08-18T02:29:00.000-07:002022-08-18T02:29:39.521-07:00Should You Get the MACK WARRANTY Protection for Your Camera Gear?Art Model, Faerie "I guess I invented extended warranties, because that's all we had to sell at Chrysler in those days."~ Lee IacoccaSo what's an extended warranty? Most of the items you buy will come with some form of guarantee that the product will function and operate as specified. They will usually offer this guarantee for a year with most newly purchased electronics. That's not too bad Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-52442843141082007092022-07-20T14:12:00.002-07:002022-07-21T11:27:15.372-07:00I Am Not Normal “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”― Maya AngelouEarlier this year, I set out some objectives that I'll touch on right now since the year is more than half over. I'm going to try to update the blog twice a month and for the second post of each month, I think I'll do an opinion/update piece. I mentioned in March I'd address more of the Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-19721600265277603152022-07-10T10:09:00.000-07:002022-07-10T10:09:32.739-07:00Ten Options to Beat the Heat for Outdoor Photography Art Model, Rhonda ©2010 Terrell Neasley“It ain't the heat, it's the humility.” ~ Yogi BerraI don't know where you live, but no matter where you are in the northern hemisphere, it's July. I know my peeps in Vegas are catching 112°F heat. That's 44°Celsius for those of you who relate more to that temp scale. Here in Hanoi, we've been getting rain to cool things down this week, but we've hit 3Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-33720879444125452342022-06-24T14:29:00.000-07:002022-06-24T14:29:05.588-07:00What's So Cool About Black and White Photography Anonymous Abstract Portrait, Hanoi 2021“Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.” – Eliott ErwittThe evolution of color has taken us to new depths of imagination and has answered many questions on what is possible. Virtually any camera can see 16 million different colors or shades of a color. The very nature of color can't be discussed without talking about the color Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-5594336704271458392022-06-05T03:50:00.000-07:002022-06-05T03:50:02.463-07:00How to Shoot Prime Lenses Art Model, Trixie ©2017 Terrell NeasleyPrime lenses can be challenging to shoot with if you are used to using zoom lenses. However in all truth, they simplify your shooting experience more than they challenge it. Old school shooters used DSLRs with a 50mm 1.8, a 35mm, or maybe even a rangefinder style 24mm that was non-removable. So what are some of the difficulties of shooting with Photo Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908801092585839195.post-39993947937580128872022-05-30T14:25:00.001-07:002022-05-30T14:25:50.613-07:00Hearing Good Things About Tamron's 35-150mm f/2-2.8 “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls.” – Anais NinTamron has been a dabbling in optical manufacturing for 70 years and their technologies have improved through superb R&D, Acquisitions, and Strategic Partnerships. They've made lenses not just for cameras, but optics for binoculars, cell phones, telescopes, CCTV and surveillance cameras, andPhoto Anthems.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233318198664006657noreply@blogger.com0