When we’re on autopilot, our surroundings appear unremarkable. Our doorsteps, our dishes, the daily view from the window, the neighbor’s bicycle, a glass of water. Enter: my little Powershot. It fits in my hand; it’s snappy; and it has a delicious macro setting (sort of like an ultra-microscopic zoom at the flick of a switch). On a whim, I can crouch down and zoom in—and suddenly I’m in a world of unfamiliar terrain. It’s like my camera is a portal to these tiny populated globes glittering with life. If Dr. Seuss’s Horton had a camera, it would be a Powershot.
Of course, trying to catch (and make unfamiliar) that tiny fleeting image is not something you can prepare for with elaborate settings and equipment. I have no use for a tripod (unless I could find one that would simply appear every time I needed it and quickly disappear afterwards), and I don’t have time to experiment with different lenses and lighting apparatuses. I use my camera like the old pros used their Leica—frame, point, and shoot. Naturally, I would love to have all of that extra gear, but honestly, I don’t think I’d use it. I like the feeling of suddenly zooming in (out of the massive yucky atmosphere of “real” life) and making that pencil/sewer manhole cover/jar of toothpicks/zipper look unrecognizable—even beautiful.
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6 Responses
Brooke, these are gorgeous!! Someday I’m going to come over with my camera and I want you to show me how to use that micro setting.
I particularly love that picture with the grass/moss and headlights.
Amazing photos, Brooke.
I love seeing these because I know you!
What is the last picture, the red object?
It reminds me of elementary school where the kids would have to guess image from up close.
Thanks, guys! The last photo is the cross bar on a bicycle. You can see these photos and more with descriptions/titles on my flickr account at http://flickr.com/photos/limedivine/.
Brooke, I have a powershot, too and I looked at my manual and figured out how to do the macro!
I’m super excited and I’ve taken a bunch of pics of my wedding ring and my eye that look really cool.
Yeah for me! Thanks for giving me this idea.
Brooke, those are stunning photos! I now have powershot envy.
I love how every subject seems to gain singularity when out of focus. nice style.