Earlier I mentioned a book inspired by the Langston Hughes’ poem, My People.
Today’s image is a nod to that poem and the images presented in that book. Love the simplicity and focus on this shot. A combined sense of peace and strength.
Was able to convince my husband to pose for the camera tonight. Always good to have willing subjects. Quick one light shoot. 50 mm, f/1.8 lens. 400 ISO. Edited in Photoshop to lighten and sharpen.
Have you ever set up or composed a shot based on something you saw in a book? Tell me about it in the comments.
Manual: Okay, anyone else tired of reading their camera manual? Is it just me. I’ll keep doing it, but it’s losing its lustre. Need something to keep it interesting. Read page iii—Warnings. Most important one: keep flash at least 1 meter from infants.
Images: Looked through two books today, My People and New York Rises: Photographs by Eugene de Salignac. Whose work have you been admiring lately? I’m ready for some new suggestions!
On Pinterest? 
