Scattered notes and structured chaos
Field Notes is where the camera is put down – and the thinking begins.
Here, I write about photography not only as a craft, but as a way of seeing, feeling and communicating. Some entries are reflections – quiet observations from a place, a moment, or a subject that stayed with me. Others are more hands-on: tips, tricks, tools and thoughts on what makes an image work.
I don’t claim to have all the answers. But after thirty years of working with visual storytelling, I’ve learned a few things worth sharing.
This is a notebook, not a manual. A place for ideas, not instructions.
Welcome in.
Worldwide Photo Walk 2015
Every year since 2007 this amazing event occurs. All around the world at the same day photographers gathers together to take pictures, talk, walk, socialize and have some serious fun. This year it was performed all over the world with over 20.000 photographers in nearly 1000 different places. That it’s also a competition is just a bonus.
When nature gets close
Any day, any time at any place, the most unexpected can happen. That means, you always have to be prepared. It was an ordinary day. I was at my home doing nothing when I got a call from my brother. He, his girlfriend and their son were planning a trip to visit me over...
What makes Stockholm bloom
Every year in Stockholm, Sweden, something weird happens. Well, maybe not weird, but extraordinary. In mid-town there is a park called “Kungsträdgården” (Kings garden). At one end there are lots of cherry trees planted. Every year they bloom exactly for just one week....
Newsletters & Subscription
The future is here! The antiquated subscription system has finally been upgraded. With it came the ability to create better looking newsletters. I hope you will enjoy the new features as much as I do. Thanks to the guys and girls at elegantthemes.com and mailpoet.com...
Can you handle the truth?
This spring we have had the privilege in Sweden to have northern lights as far south as in Stockholm. That’s not something we are over spoiled with. To capture a masterpiece of the northern lights are a mix of components such as technique, timing, location, tripod and...
Use a ND-filter to make things disappear
A ND-filter (Neutral density filter) is a gray piece of glass that you put in front of your lens. It lowers the amount of light that hits the sensor. Hence, longer shutter speed for an accurate exposure. No more no less. It's often used to get silky smooth water or...