The Silence Around
Panorama photos that allowed people to take a step back from the hectics of modern life.
Mitchel Lensink
Photographer and writer working on long-term projects that uncover the overlooked beauty and quiet goodness in the world, shared in my monthly newsletter Dialogue.
A photography study will make you a better photographer, sort of
It might seem like an obvious answer and not really something worthy to write about in such lengths. Still, you would be amazed how often I get asked this question. I still get surprised reactions when I tell them how I became the photographer I am today.
How a telephoto lens can improve your photography
A few weeks ago, I mounted a vintage 135mm lens on my APSC crop-sensor Fujifilm X-E3.
092 | I walked today. And I will again tomorrow
My guys,
I have done no sprinting today. I needed the time off. Not that I could take
any, my day was filled to the brim. Nevertheless, it was fruitful. A good one.
I’ve added a couple of things to my roadmap. Created some plans. Came up with
ideas. You know how it goes.
Tomorrow we walk again. Maybe even sprint.
072 | My day in 11 sentences
Moved The Silence Around installation to its grave today. Feeling unburdened
again.
Visited a friend’s new home. Brought bubbles.
Helped that same friend tackle some computer issues. Fixed it.
Ate dinner standing up in the kitchen. Enjoyed it.
Now I’m bumping Until I Bleed Out by The Weeknd. Max volume.
Yes, yes, turns out I’m still me.
On assignment in Prague with Calgari
This story has been long overdue, since I have actually been on this trip before going to Curaçao. I just didn’t have time to finish all the photo edits in time for my Curacao trip so I had to do that still upon return. There is a good reason for that though.
Photographing Curaçao in three weeks
Arriving in Curacao is a relief after months of the cold back home. I can feel my skin loosing its tension. My muscles relaxing.
Rethinking my mobile photography workflow with iOS 14 and the Files app
I came up with a method to keep my whole photography workflow to one camera, preferably one lens, and an iPhone with at least iOS 13.
How to keep finding photography inspiration in a familiar environment
The first realization I had was that revisiting the same place after a while again, isn’t a constraint but actually just another challenge. Perhaps even an advantage.
Struggling to keep photography simple in Ghent
I wouldn’t say things went wrong but they also didn’t really go as I planned it in my head. I’m going to yap on a little about what’s going through my mind lately. Here it comes.
On assignment in Milan with Calgari
If you asked me what I wanted to do with my photography a few years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you.
Continuing my reconnection with photography in West Berlin
This time, I want to focus a little more on how I approach taking photos when I do projects like this.
Rediscovering my passion for photography in East Berlin
A while ago, I made a decision for myself that I needed to focus on shooting more photos for myself again.
Do a 365 Project for an instant creativity boost
If you truly plan on being great then go out and chase after that. You can’t just sit around making plans, you must stay moving and see what life brings you.