How long a time do you need to find subjects to photograph and create work that interests you? Of course for some projects, you need hours, maybe even days or months. However, don’t underestimate the short and sweet, quick photoshoots. This mall visit was a little shorter than the one in Istanbul.
At the Mall, 22 Minutes!
This afternoon we went to the Providence Place Mall so that Jan could complete some shopping. I brought my camera and while she did her shopping I photographed my surroundings. The entire photo session was 22 minutes. And, the total distance I traveled was probably no more than a couple of hundred feet (I like that,) a quick photo session!
Start the Photoshoot
I first photographed around the escalators, capturing the overall look of the mall. Then, I entered a couple of stores and asked if it would be OK for me to take a few photographs. They were very cooperative and gave me the go-ahead to wander and photograph what I liked. In this short time, I visited Artéé and The Shaving Store. Plenty of colors, plenty of shapes, lines, textures to photograph. I even had time to experiment with long exposure shots that converted the escalators to conveyor belts!
A quick photoshoot doesn’t mean you cannot slow down!
Paul White
It looks like you made shopping fun. I have done the same while shopping with my wife. It provides an interesting diversion.
A. Cemal Ekin
Indeed! As I said in the post, I was within a 30′ radius and all was done in 22 minutes. Responding to things we see is a fine and fun way of photographing. I hope things are OK with the family.
Cemal
Haluk Atamal
I especially liked the X view of the escalators.
Thanks Cemal!
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks Haluk,
Cemal
Binnaz MElin
Espadrilleri beğendim, düztaban olmasam severek giyerdim. Kumaş topları da çok ilgimi çekti . Geri kalan nesneler bize yabancı Cemal Hoca.
A. Cemal Ekin
Aradigim seyler renk, doku, sekil, ve cizgi idi bunlarda urun olmalari cok onemli degil. Selam,
Cemal
Mike Di Stefano
I’m surprised you were able to photograph in the Prov. Place Mall. I tried to photograph there once and got thrown out. Of course I tried using a tripod which made me stand out like a sore thumb.
A. Cemal Ekin
Mike, one advantage of digital is the ability to change ISO sensitivity from frame to frame. Many of these were taken probably at 2,000 or 3,200 ISO. I walked in to the store and asked the people inside if I could take photographs because I found their store interesting. Both said “sure, go ahead” and I did. Outside while I was photographing there was a police officer, or mall security too. Ditch the tripod! You may do better.
Cemal
Jim Turner
Nice post of seeing what is photographical in an ordinary public place. The X of the esculators was the abc’s of this series imho. It’s informative that you post what you see. Jim
A. Cemal Ekin
That frame of the big X got the attention of several visitors like you Jim. Seeing is the essence of photography and there is a lot to see outside the common subjects.
Cemal
RAMAZAN KAMARI
Conveyor belts? is the my favorite.
Thanks so much dear Cemal. Best wishes.
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks for your comment Ramazan. Conveyor belts when seen with its pairing photograph Escalators conveys passage of time, that was the idea. Take care,
Cemal