Challenged Already by Shooting One Subject!

Carew Tower Framed by Contemporary Arts Center

Today was only my third day of shooting the Carew Tower, and I'm already challenged. This is okay, though, because that was one of my goals with this project. In order to really complete this project, I will have to move beyond the low hanging fruit. I will have to stretch myself to do some things I'm not comfortable doing.

My first efforts have been pretty typical for me. I have been trying to walk around the tower to find different perspectives. I will be using different lenses to gain some different perspectives, as well.

There are other ways to change my shooting perspective. One option, using a wide lens, is to go further from the tower and grab glimpses of it in its urban setting. I could also find an elevated spot to shoot from--like a garage, or a neighboring building. Approaching managers and owners of these neighboring buildings would stretch me a bit, too.

Apart from using other lenses and changing my shooting perspective, there are a few things I can do to change things up a bit: shoot at different times of day; find people to get in the shots (that would stretch me a bit); get in close and focus on detail; shoot the interior; try for some silhouettes in the morning or evening.

Other variables will just happen naturally. The weather will be one factor that can add some interest. Changes in access patterns downtown will also impact shooting opportunities. A festival or two could make things interesting, as well. 

Carew Tower in Black and White

Carew Tower in Black and White, a photo by Referenceace--Switching Gears on Flickr.

I've begun a new project!

For the next few months, I will be taking daily photos of Cincinnati's Carew Tower during my work week. I will try different lenses, add other tools, focus on wide shots of the skyline, shots of just the tower, details, interiors, and people, if I get the shot. There will be many midday shots, and a smattering of evening an morning shots, as well as shots from the observation deck.

This is really just a way to get adjusted to my new camera, and to learn a bit about the different approaches I can take on a single subject.

I will post as many of these shots as I can on my Pinterest page, as well as on Flickr.