Along Deep Run Creek
Atsion Forge
Reclaiming History, Hamton Forge
Fallen Cedar
After the Fire
I’ve have not been out with a group of photographers taking pictures since I was a freelance photojournalist years ago. Now, as a landscape photographer I find that the solitude of being alone in the woods gives me freedom to create. No one is waiting for me to set up a shot and there is no particular schedule I have to adhere to.
So it was with a little trepidation that I decided to join a group of photographers from the South Jersey Camera Club on a recent outing in the New Jersey Pinelands. The camera club is a great group of people who love photography and have a lot of fun learning and sharing their talent.
About 10 of us spent a cold morning together photographing some of the old historic ruins in the Pines. Was it this great collaborative experience? Yes, sort of, but not what I expected. I spent a lot of time wandering around alone as most of the others did. Yet, I got to see what other photographers found interesting. Some of the images above are things that I probably would have walked by if I was on my own. It wasn’t like we huddled together and discussed what we were going to or debated the lighting, we just all sort of spontaneously fed off each others creativity.
Thanks to Pat Worley for organizing this trip and to all the photographers who braved a cold February morning to share a thoroughly enjoyable morning in the New Jersey Pinelands.
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Rich you have a magical way of capturing the mystique of the Pine Barrens. I read through your entire blog and found your work to be inspiring. I particularly love your PB photos.
I am so glad you decided to join the club and take the step to go on a ‘field trip’ with us. Some times going out together is more than just taking pictures. I feel it is about being inspired by the people with whom you are sharing the experience.
Thanks Pat. I appreciate all the work you put into these outings. I’m looking forward to doing more.
Great post! I like that you are enjoying the club experience. I like the creativity and angle of ‘Atsion Forge’ and love the B&Ws. They remind me of Harry Calahan’s work … especially ‘After the Fire’. (If you don’t know his work I think you would enjoy looking him up.)
Great post. I’m glad you are enjoying the club experience. I like the creativity and angle in ‘Atsion Forge’ and love the B&Ws. They remind me of Harry Callahan’s work … especially ‘ After the Fire’. (If you don’t know his work I think you’d enjoy looking him up.)
I love Harry Callahan’s work. That is a great compliment Denise, Thanks!!
You captured our outing in your own unique way. Wonderful images. Question is would you field trip again?
Yes, I definitely will.