Monday, March 21, 2011
New to blogging: Detroit and Its Beauty
New to blogging: Detroit and Its Beauty: "Sometimes I wonder why so many people are afraid of being around Detroit, and why so many people in the suburbs are afraid to walk around De..."
Detroit and Its Beauty
Sometimes I wonder why so many people are afraid of being around Detroit, and why so many people in the suburbs are afraid to walk around Detroit.
I also wonder if they realize the beauty they are missing by not going to Belle Isle.
I have to be honest for one minute. Up until now I myself have never been to Belle Isle. Only because I never new how to get there. I was never taken there as a kid.
A friend of mine that does photography took me to Belle Isle a few weeks ago, and I was blown away. I never knew they had a fully functional conservatory with the most beautiful flowers. It even has an Orange tree inside.
To be honest we did not do alot of walking around beside the conservatory because it was winter time, and the place was frozen.
It was awesome.....
Now I know you are thinking well its Belle Isle and its just one night. Being a photographer I spend a lot of time walking the streets of Detroit taking pictures of the beautiful city. The only thing that has happened while I was out is I gave a couple homeless people a few bucks. Its a small price concidering how their day has been.
Dont get me wrong. There are a few neighborhoods I would not think about going into, but let me ask. Dont every Big City have the same neighborhoods? I do believe so.
I would just like to say. Dont be afraid of Detroit. It is beautiful, and you need to share it with your family. If we dont support the businesses, the businesses will never come back.
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I also wonder if they realize the beauty they are missing by not going to Belle Isle.
I have to be honest for one minute. Up until now I myself have never been to Belle Isle. Only because I never new how to get there. I was never taken there as a kid.
A friend of mine that does photography took me to Belle Isle a few weeks ago, and I was blown away. I never knew they had a fully functional conservatory with the most beautiful flowers. It even has an Orange tree inside.
The other day when we had the Super Moon. Being a photographer I decided I wanted to go back to Belle Isle To try to get pictures of the awesome moon that we were all hearing about. So I took my oldest daughter with me so she could see Belle Isle with me for the first time.
We had a great time She loved the different type of birds, and squirrels she saw.
As the night went on I told her that she needed to sit down and watch the beauty she was about to see, and I dont think she understood until it happened.
I was talking about the sunset that was happening behind the Ren-Cen. If you have never seen it. Do yourself a favor and go see it. It is truely a beautiful site.
As the night rolled on waiting for the Monster Moon to happen we were able to talk a little, and just spend some time together. It was a great time.
It was wonderful all types of people were out waiting for the awesome Moon to happen, and it was funny once it was spotted the shift of people all went to the other side of the park to get a better view.
No fighting, no yelling, no screaming, and no trouble. Just people wanting to see something they may never get to see again.
Now I know you are thinking well its Belle Isle and its just one night. Being a photographer I spend a lot of time walking the streets of Detroit taking pictures of the beautiful city. The only thing that has happened while I was out is I gave a couple homeless people a few bucks. Its a small price concidering how their day has been.
Dont get me wrong. There are a few neighborhoods I would not think about going into, but let me ask. Dont every Big City have the same neighborhoods? I do believe so.
I would just like to say. Dont be afraid of Detroit. It is beautiful, and you need to share it with your family. If we dont support the businesses, the businesses will never come back.
Or check out my website http://bit.ly/fx3mBx
If you would like to contact me feel free to do so at robbinsphotography@comcast.net
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Maternity photo shoot.
This weekend I had my first maternity photo shoot.
I think back at the time when my kids were born. Those were the happiest days of my life. Now my kids are grown, and my oldest is graduating from school this year
Like most couples that are expecting. They have the look of love on their faces, and also the look of the unknown. Not knowing how the furture will turn out.
Not knowing what the future has in store for them. None of that matters because the love they have for each other, and the love they have for the baby out weighs all. I refer to the baby as ( Baby ) because they are not sure at this point if they want to know what the sex is. They seem to want to be as surprised as the day they found out they were now three.
Good luck to my 3 new clients. I wish all the luck in the world to you. Family is something this world has moved away from. Our new generation need to relearn the values of family. Mother, Father, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, and cousin. The are all needed to help raise a family.
I think back at the time when my kids were born. Those were the happiest days of my life. Now my kids are grown, and my oldest is graduating from school this year
Like most couples that are expecting. They have the look of love on their faces, and also the look of the unknown. Not knowing how the furture will turn out.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Photographing frozen Lake Erie
Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Have you ever wanted to go someplace that is just peaceful, and life is still.
I had this today.
I went out shooting today with a friend in search of a great sunrise on a beautiful lake only to find that the winter clouds covered the sky.
I got up at 5:30 a.m. so I would not miss the sunrise. When I woke up it was snowing, but that didnt stop me from wanting to go.
After we arrived we both went our seperate ways trying to find the best shooting point just in case the sun poked out. It never did.
I started to wonder out on the frozen lake a few yards at a time looking out over the frozen water, and to the southeast you could see a tug boat heading out over the horizon. A few yards turned into almost a quarter mile of walking on frozen waters.
Stopping for a few moments to take in the surroundings. I realized at that point that I was in a different world.
A world that was so peaceful and quiet. No city noise, no cars honking, and even the snow had stopped. Realizing I had probably walked out a little further then I should have I saw something that caught my eye.
I had made it to the point where the ice was frozen at one time but had broken and refroze. Huge ice shards some up to 3 to 4 inches thick and some longer then a person sticking out of the snow and water.
The site was surreal. Nothing most people have ever seen in a lifetime other than maybe in a book or t.v
Some ad a blue tint, some were clear, and some covered in snow. The site was unreal.
I guess you just never know what your day has in store for you. You wake up thinking you are going to do one thing, then life tells you that you are going to do something else.
In this case it worked out for the better. Yes I could have gotten a beautiful sunrise, but instead I saw and experienced something I may never see or do again.
If you would like to see a few photos from todays event please click the link to my web site, and view the photos in my nature and landscape folder.
Thank you for reading
http://robbinsphotography1.smugmug.com/
I had this today.
I went out shooting today with a friend in search of a great sunrise on a beautiful lake only to find that the winter clouds covered the sky.
I got up at 5:30 a.m. so I would not miss the sunrise. When I woke up it was snowing, but that didnt stop me from wanting to go.
After we arrived we both went our seperate ways trying to find the best shooting point just in case the sun poked out. It never did.
I started to wonder out on the frozen lake a few yards at a time looking out over the frozen water, and to the southeast you could see a tug boat heading out over the horizon. A few yards turned into almost a quarter mile of walking on frozen waters.
Stopping for a few moments to take in the surroundings. I realized at that point that I was in a different world.
A world that was so peaceful and quiet. No city noise, no cars honking, and even the snow had stopped. Realizing I had probably walked out a little further then I should have I saw something that caught my eye.
I had made it to the point where the ice was frozen at one time but had broken and refroze. Huge ice shards some up to 3 to 4 inches thick and some longer then a person sticking out of the snow and water.
The site was surreal. Nothing most people have ever seen in a lifetime other than maybe in a book or t.v
Some ad a blue tint, some were clear, and some covered in snow. The site was unreal.
I guess you just never know what your day has in store for you. You wake up thinking you are going to do one thing, then life tells you that you are going to do something else.
In this case it worked out for the better. Yes I could have gotten a beautiful sunrise, but instead I saw and experienced something I may never see or do again.
If you would like to see a few photos from todays event please click the link to my web site, and view the photos in my nature and landscape folder.
Thank you for reading
http://robbinsphotography1.smugmug.com/
Friday, January 14, 2011
New to blogging: Photography
New to blogging: Photography: "Hello everyone This is my first blog. I hope it interests you. Have you ever wondered how photographers get those great photos?? Some par..."
Photography
Hello everyone
This is my first blog. I hope it interests you.
Have you ever wondered how photographers get those great photos?? Some part is luck, some part is talent, but most of it called patience.
Sometimes people are so busy that they dont take the time to stop and take a look around to see what they are missing.
The beauty of the world is everywhere.
Photographers need to train themselves to see the beauty for what it is, and to catch it as it happens. From the sun shinning through the clouds, to the ripple of the water, or even the reflection off of a window.
I do believe if people would take a minute to slow down, put the phones, and computers down they would be able to enjoy more of life.
I understand everyone has to work, they have kids, and a house to take care of, and maybe even two jobs.
Have you ever wanted to just stop for 5 minutes, and have nothing happen around you? Next time you feel that way STOP!! look around and list 10 things that you see. I do believe that you can find some kind of beauty in almost all of them. Find the beauty for what it is, because it is there.
I am a photographer. I also have a full time job, wife, 4 kids, after school activities, over time at work, life issues to deal with. So I know you are thinking easier said then done. Trust me its easier done than said.
If you would like to see some of the photography work I have completed please feel free to stop by the following address and check it out.
I hope you all have a great time while finding your beauty.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Robbinsphotography
You can also join my twitter
http://twitter.com/robbinsphotogr
Have a great day
This is my first blog. I hope it interests you.
Have you ever wondered how photographers get those great photos?? Some part is luck, some part is talent, but most of it called patience.
Sometimes people are so busy that they dont take the time to stop and take a look around to see what they are missing.
The beauty of the world is everywhere.
Photographers need to train themselves to see the beauty for what it is, and to catch it as it happens. From the sun shinning through the clouds, to the ripple of the water, or even the reflection off of a window.
I do believe if people would take a minute to slow down, put the phones, and computers down they would be able to enjoy more of life.
I understand everyone has to work, they have kids, and a house to take care of, and maybe even two jobs.
Have you ever wanted to just stop for 5 minutes, and have nothing happen around you? Next time you feel that way STOP!! look around and list 10 things that you see. I do believe that you can find some kind of beauty in almost all of them. Find the beauty for what it is, because it is there.
I am a photographer. I also have a full time job, wife, 4 kids, after school activities, over time at work, life issues to deal with. So I know you are thinking easier said then done. Trust me its easier done than said.
If you would like to see some of the photography work I have completed please feel free to stop by the following address and check it out.
I hope you all have a great time while finding your beauty.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Robbinsphotography
You can also join my twitter
http://twitter.com/robbinsphotogr
Have a great day
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