MoPA: Museum of Photographic Art

I went to the Museum of Photographic Art in Balboa Park. I found some of the photos online to show you all what I am talking about but I found not find a few of them. So, here, in writing, are some of my favorite pieces. 

Nancy Newhall

“Vicinity of Naples, New York” 1955

Gelatin Silver Print

This photo had tall slender trees surrounded by luscious grass of both sides of an endless road. The clouds at the top of the frame looks like cotton balls that have been bunched close together, they looked like they were ready to pour out rain. The photo was in black and white which gave the shadows which were formed by the trees, a greater depth and figure. 

 

Baubeaumont Newhall

“Self Portrait, at the Museum of Modern Art, New York” 1970

Gelatin Silver Print

This photo has Baubeaumont’s reflection in one of the front windows of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is a very interesting photograph because its almost a self portrait of his inner self, his love for photography, as well as his physical self. The photographs of other great photographers hang in the background inside the museum all the while his face is piercing through the glass reflection. 

 

Nancy Newhall

“Untitled (Hands and Knees)” 1946

Gelatin Silver Print

This photo caught my attention because of the way the hands intertwined themselves with the way in which the fingers laid on the knees. In this black and white photo a pair of hands and knees where the only thing that filled the frame. Different parts of the body and the way each one lays differently upon one another interests me. The patters and shapes that out body is capable of are numerous.

 

Alfred Stieglitz

“Georgia O’Keeffe (Hands)” 1918

Palladium Print

This was another “body part” photo that caught my attention. All this black and white portrait had was was a pair of hands, the bottom hand was slipping away from the top hand. The way the nails were piercing the palm of the upper hand gave the photo an aggressive touch. The top hands fingers were curled inwards as to signify pain. When looking at this photo I thought of ones own inner pain. 

 

Paul Strand

“Boy & Women, Tenanchingo Mexico” 1933

Gelatin Silver Print

This photo was in black and white as well. It showed a boy standing beside an older women who was sitting crouched next to him. What captured me in this photo was the stature of the boy to the older women. In my culture, the children grow up and end up taking care of the older family members. This photo hit home defiantly. 

 

Edward Weston

“Nude” 1927

Gelatin Silver Print

This black and white photograph was of a mans nude body. He was kneeling on the ground with both hands up. You could not see the face of the man, only from the top of the torso down you could see his masculine body, free of any obscurities. The shape of his body is fascinating. His tip toes and his knee were the only parts of his body that touch the ground. I loved this picture.

 

Barbara Morgan

“Martha Graham, Ekstasis” 1935

Gelatin Silver Print

This black and white photo showed the frame of a women. It was the curvy figure of a women who was wearing a fitted long dress, no skin was showing and her arms were up above her head. You could only see the body from the breast line down. The photo was taken at an angle which flattered and hugged her curves. 

Leland Foerster “There is Work, Hay Trabajo”

The work of Foerster tells of the lives of all the Americans who work hard to make this country run. The photographs I enjoyed were, “Lady Tortillas, The imperial Dam, and Processing Meat.” The Lady Tortillas connected with me because my families heritage leads back to a similar image. The Imperial Dam stood out to me because of the way the water is continuous and flowing. The Processing Meat photo grossed me out. I do not eat meat, so to see all the slaughtered meat laid out like that was sad for me to see.

FLESH: Portraits by Gary Schneider

Although I did not attend this exhibit I looked up Schneiders work and thought it to be very interesting. The long exposure times help him to create an almost romantic and deep feeling depiction of the body.

Ordover Reflections

“Pond leaves”: This photo caught my eye because of the realness of the water. The leaves appear to be growing on the branches that reflect among them. 

“Big Sur”: This photo also caught my attention because the remaining water that is being washed away on the sand appears to be a whales tale. Its almost as if the whale is making its way back into the ocean.

Ordover Gallery

Abraham Ordover has an interesting and distinct style in the way he represents his art. The water impressions he captures are absolutely beautiful. I myself love photographs of water, taking and admiring each and every kind. The way his piece entitled “Mission Bay [12]” catches the light is truly brilliant. It looks as though someone has literally “scribbled” on the water.

some more pictures from my book

 

This is what I do at work

A couple clients have asked me to post up the videos of their projects on youtube. I do the 3d animation/construction of projects for the architect firm I work for. I very much enjoy doing this kind of work. I was a Soc major until I realized that I should not be doing Soc, I should be focusing more on the things I love, which are all things graphic design. I would love to learn how to do more in the multimedia area. I just recently changed my major while taking this digital photography. So as to not loose all my credits I have taken for Soc am now minoring in it.

If this doesnt make you laugh, I dont know what will!!

Okay.. me and my sister were going through youtube videos and found this! It makes me laugh every time!!!

 

CHARLIEEEEEE!

Along our way of taking pictures we, of course, had to have dinner. We always go to this Chipotle in Vista that is located in the Krikorian center. Karina, my cousin who is in this picture has a sister named Maritza who is also in my book. Maritza and I always used to go here after the gym, which is kinda funny because why would we eat a big fat burrito after working out, but we did! So the guys who work her know us and had no problem with me taking pictures. I tried to get them to pose for me but they are a bit camera shy.

So there is this idea I got…

The idea for my book was constructed by me just hanging out with my family and friends. They are a big part in my life and I find myself spending most of my time with them. So I wanted to do something that would incorporate them so that I could take these pictures while we hung out and had a good time because the thing I was most afraid of was choosing a theme that I would hate having to take pictures of, or something that would end up boring me. The “duplication process” I had to do for each of my photos made me laugh every time. I had so much fun driving around in a car full of friends while calling other friends to ask them if they would like a visit and a picture.