99 Solarized Images

About the Book

Here are a few helpful suggestions that will assist the viewer and enhance the overall viewing experience. Try describing the photo to yourself. Is the subject interesting? Does the composition fit the theme, and is the photo well balanced? Look for the leading lines that may direct you to a place in the photo that is interesting. There are many shadows in these types of images. Do the shadows add or detract from the picture? Does the picture appeal to you, and would you like to study it more? Do the geometric shapes and designs add another dimension to your viewing pleasure as well as the vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines? Does the picture affect you emotionally, and/or does it remind you of something in your past experience? Does the image represent some type of symbolism, or is the subject plain and direct? It is said that a good picture tells a story. Do you see or feel the story either intellectually or emotionally in these images? This book is designed to be an interesting and enjoyable viewing experience. Hopefully, you will be entertained and somewhat intrigued with its content.

About the Author

Being raised in Manhattan presented many cultural opportunities that were just a walk, subway ride, or bus ride away. Full advantage was taken of these cultural activities and a deep appreciation of music and art was developed.After three years in the Marine Corps Joe received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Degrees from Manhattan School of Music. This was followed by a teaching career, a period of musical composition, many of which were published, and post-graduate education at New York University which resulted in a PD (Professional Diploma). Joe then became a Director of Music in a school district on Long Island. He was also on the adjunct faculties of Dowling College and Five Towns College.It was traveling that first got Joe interested in photography. After doing extensive shooting in Europe and presenting slide shows of his travels he became interested in sports photography. His professional sports photos have appeared in national magazines. This interest further developed to include nature and fine art photography. Joe has been dedicated to black and white photography since the early 70s when he built a darkroom in his home.Infrared Street and Nature Photography are his main areas of interest and Joe takes advantage of the opportunities as they are presented.It has been an enjoyable, challenging learning experience developing different areas of photography. The objective is to achieve quality results that can be enjoyed and appreciated.