The Photographic Medium

Still Looking Up

2009-02-05T08:23:00.004-05:00

Cut Through

2008-10-31T15:09:00.003-04:00

Afternoon

2008-10-31T15:04:00.000-04:00

Assignment #6: Every Day

2008-09-19T10:01:00.002-04:00

Ok, I'm going to throw another assignment out into the ether. . . see if anyone is still hanging around our backwaters.

Every Day

Interpret it how you want, be it something that is repeated every day, or something that feels everyday and mundane, or yet another interpretation that my brain can't connect at the moment.

The due date is. . . who are we kidding, whenever -- JUST GET SHOOTING!!

A Relationship

2008-06-06T09:48:00.004-04:00

It is sometimes fascinating to consider how the mind can observe or ponder and then seemingly randomly connect distinct images or concepts to create a new, independent thought or awareness. After I bought my last car, for instance, I felt as though there was an extraordinary number of vehicles just like mine on the road, though the actual proportion was unlikely different than before my purchase. Or how an idea of quantum physics and multiple dimensions can be seamlessly blended with dreams, nightmares and death to explain the mind and soul when they are not part of our physical awareness.

Along that thought, I have recently felt as though more people than usual have been out sharing a summer's day with a new puppy or recently adopted dog. Small, happy, bouncing pekingese pups, medium-sized boxers and pit bulls and large, striding greyhounds and great danes are out in force in my neighborhood of Center City South and up into Rittenhouse Square. I stop and pet each one that is attached to a human that has a moment to stop. I get wet kisses, exposed bellies to rub and get to give an occasional long, appreciative scratch behind the ears.

My belief of the apparent overabundance of dogs is no doubt keenly attributed the recent loss of my own Rascal after our extremely long relationship of 19 years, seven months and four days. Rascal was a small mix of terrier, poodle and Yorkie and looked somewhat like a fox, to some, and like a miniature shepherd, to others. She and I said goodbye to her litter brother, Mickey, when he was 18 years, three weeks old. To be with any person or pet for most of one's adult life creates an emotional connection that long outlives any wished for or dreamed-of relationship and the relationship between human and pet is a unique bond that any non-owner cannot, or does not, appreciate.

I miss my little girl and her brother more than any written words could ever convey. Of all of the wonderful memories, gifts, delights, concerns and upheavals that being attached to two small animals can bring, the lesson of unconditional love is by far the most enduring and poignant. Who could ever hope to achieve the same singular happiness in life than when a dog greets us after a day's work or even just a five minute walk to the around the block? No matter how long I may have been gone, what I'd done, what state of mind I might have been in when I came in the door, my little welcoming committee, comprised of one or two, would give me the affection and attention that I may not have always appreciated fully and certainly would not have always deserved.

For my Rascal, with thoughts and a reminder of Mickey, I make this promise: I will do my best to live remaining days of life to their fullest extent; to care about, appreciate and show honest interest in all people and animals around me, and, when I am sufficiently prepared physically and emotionally, I will again open my life, my heart, and my home to another pet who may need my affection as much as I need theirs.

I promise.

Peace,

scott

Grad Show

2008-05-28T16:25:00.002-04:00

The Distance Between

2008-05-27T20:55:00.003-04:00

Bleed Radio Bleed at North Star Bar

2008-05-21T14:57:00.003-04:00

Last night I went to see my former band-mates play at the North Star Bar. First time shooting a live band, would be curious to hear some opinions (specially from folks that have shot a show before).

These are the first five picks from the night, won't have time to really look at the rest until next week

Photo Show

2008-05-19T21:25:00.004-04:00

112

2008-05-19T19:37:00.001-04:00

nanny - baby

2008-05-05T21:21:00.001-04:00

Assignment #5: Relationships

2008-04-27T16:14:00.004-04:00

Hello all, it is time to throw a new topic out there and get shooting again!

And it is:

Relationships

I am not sure if we will be going back to the usual schedule for new themes, or if a new assignment will just spring up unexpectedly. Get shooting the sooner the better!

Obama In Paoli

2008-04-20T10:46:00.001-04:00

More images here.

Cedric Delsaux

2008-04-17T06:10:00.003-04:00

Yesterday a link to this guy's website got passed around the net, mostly because of his Star Wars inspired series. His landscapes are definitely the center-stage show. So go check him out, and try to ignore how badly designed the navigation is on his website (the photos are definitely worth it).

Clin-ton

2008-04-14T12:47:00.003-04:00

Doylestownians wait in the drizzle sunday April 13 to catch a glimpse of Former President Bill Clinton who was in town for a fund raising dinner at Puck. Participants paid as much as $2300 per plate.

more "random" photographs

2008-04-10T20:12:00.004-04:00

Bathroom, Forest

2008-04-10T12:44:00.003-04:00

Post-pone

2008-04-10T12:29:00.002-04:00

We were due for a new category this past Sunday, but no one has even touched the last one. No problem, we'll just work on that for a couple weeks. And like Zach noted in the post: It will be increasingly difficult to avoid the election in the coming days, especially for you Philadelphians. Enjoy.

random things shot reciently

2008-04-07T17:29:00.003-04:00

self portrait

2008-04-07T17:26:00.000-04:00

environments

2008-04-06T15:51:00.001-04:00

The Condemned

2008-04-04T07:21:00.003-04:00

Earlier in the day, you could tell by the tension in the air that the tree knew the end was nigh -- very fucking nigh.

A Receding Baldness

2008-04-04T07:18:00.001-04:00

Damn Tree Service

2008-04-03T16:32:00.006-04:00

This poor, unsuspecting tree committed the offense of being there, so my boss' neighbor had it cut down today. It stood about 3 yards away from the studio/garage. Lots of wonderful noise.

in argentina

2008-03-26T01:30:00.004-04:00

Doing some catching up

2008-03-26T00:24:00.000-04:00

philly church

2008-03-25T14:30:00.003-04:00

who knew that philadelphia had it's own church, and that it would be in uptown chicago? btw, in case you were wondering, jesus does, in fact, save. what, i dont know.

environments

2008-03-25T14:01:00.007-04:00

hey folks,

better late than never i suppose, here's some stuff i shot yesterday. I guess it fits in w/ environment. we'll see.. im thinking about doing a documentary based on north chicago vs. south chicago. apparently this is the most segregated city in the country, which i find intensely fascinating. ill be posting stuff as i go.

NEW TOPIC

2008-03-24T09:29:00.002-04:00

Apparently- naturally i'll have to go with Politics/Upcoming Election -which should be easy for anyone in the philly area. Sorry for the delay Sunday is my no internet day. Also today is the last chance to register as a voter in time for the Pa primary kids.
Get with it. Can you dig it? Yes we can!
heart
z

American Culture

2008-03-21T13:22:00.004-04:00

Location: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, under I95

Oskar Schindler's Factory

2008-03-19T16:50:00.003-04:00

Kościuszko Mound

2008-03-19T16:47:00.002-04:00

On the top of Kościuszko Mound overlooking Krakow.

Auschwitz I

2008-03-18T07:19:00.005-04:00

These are from the original camp at Auschwitz, Auschwitz II - Birkenau and Auschwitz III (which is no longer there) were built because the first camp could not accomodate anymore prisoners.

Auschwitz II - Birkenau

2008-03-18T07:14:00.003-04:00

These are hastily prepared and edited. . . We were there yesterday and I really wanted to share with everyone. I'm sure they won't look quite right in a calibrated monitor.

An Example Of My Environment

2008-03-16T16:01:00.003-04:00

For your viewing pleasure

2008-03-12T12:29:00.004-04:00

interactions

2008-03-12T02:33:00.001-04:00

Assignment #3

2008-03-09T23:34:00.001-04:00

Assignment #3 is...

Environments.

2008-03-09T22:38:00.009-04:00

another one.

2008-03-08T19:27:00.002-05:00

2008-03-08T17:52:00.001-05:00

Colonia Elia, Argentina

2008-03-06T10:04:00.002-05:00

contd.

2008-03-04T18:36:00.001-05:00

a warm march day

2008-03-04T18:29:00.003-05:00

Hey folks, this is my submission for the next topic. while jordonna and mike were in town we went here and I thought that this would be a perfect example of interaction, everyone interacting with the sculptures and all that... these, of course, are photojournalistic in style and i deff like the portraits better.

Peering out. . .

2008-02-29T08:32:00.003-05:00

I'm stuck inside. . .

2008-02-28T18:34:00.003-05:00

lots and lots and even tons of tremendous boners.

2008-02-27T19:52:00.001-05:00

Hey, check this out it's fucking cool. These two shit bird blurry photographs were taken after a house party out on 45th street in Philly this past Thursday. My two buddies and I went out to a house party to do what ever it is you do at parties and we leave to drive home only to find that his front passenger car window has been busted out and the inside of his car has been looted. Not surprised at all a bit, my Canon 20D, 1G card, battery, and oh yes my limited edition autographed Canon camera strap has been looted from under the seat. Along with my buddies head unit, and oh my robot mix CD was in the head unit. And because well, i have been a bit conditioned to hurried digital life style the thought of the laborious film life style leaves me a bit resistant to shoot. But hey, why the heck didn't i bring in my camera to oh lets say shoot or even for safe keeping, i don't know. So from here on out i am going to become a pencil sketch artist. i look forward to it.

self portrait (yes, i'm a little behind)

2008-02-27T10:08:00.004-05:00

I shot this a few months ago, but I'm interested to hear some feedback on it. It was shot with a pinhole (+pola back), pretty funny sitting still for 2min--

Topics List

2008-02-25T18:14:00.007-05:00

This is a post of all of our current topics...

A Personal Vice
Self-Help
Environmental Issue
The Corner
Politics
Brown
Time + Space
The Upcoming Election
Circular
Insomnia
Environments
Looking Back
Relationships
Interactions
Self-Portrait Through Inanimate Object
Winter
Experimental Technique
Everyday
Partying
Diagonal Lines
Glass
Water
Involving The Sunlight
Snapshot
Monochromatic
Self-Portrait
Permanent
Illusion
Shock
Scene
Personal Project
Something Irregular

If you ever need to see this list it will be on a link located on the right side under "Assignment Topics." As we work on new topics we will make them into links located here (so if you ever want to review the images from each topic just click on the corresponding link... This is why the labels for each post are important). Of course when it is your choice to pick the assignment you can do something not on the list, but we thought we should at least start with a pool of topics.

derek

more experimentation

2008-02-25T14:42:00.004-05:00

so here are a couple of things ive been working on as well. i know these and the other photo are very unusual for me to do. I have always been so rigid in my production of a "straight photo", but ive been wondering about the permanence of images and society. there are so many good and great images out there that its hard for me to even remember who my favorite photographers are, much less the work they make unless i happen upon them again, then I'm like" oh yeah! i love this photograph". I think that I am this way (and i bet you are too) because we have to kind of continue to seek more and better visual communication. We HAVE to if we want to keep up with with the rate of production that's going on. So for some reason, this thought has me drawn to creating a more interior example of the nature I've photographed. I think I'm trying to slow down the photographic process by manipulating the image itself and the intent of communication. I'm trying to synthesize the window and mirror in hopes of making a more clear representation of how I see nature, art, and experience existing as one thing.

2008-02-24T20:27:00.003-05:00

Assignment #2

2008-02-24T19:52:00.002-05:00

The second assignment for The Photographic Medium is...

Interactions

A lot of people have been suggesting two weeks for each assignment, and that seems to make the most sense seeing as how it takes a couple of days to get things rolling, so lets work on #2 until March 9.

We are going to try to re-organize the links on the right side and make it easier to see the completed assignments, so lets try to make sure that when posting an image to add the assignment name as a label. Other than that I think this blog is going pretty well, so thanks to everybody for participating...and thanks to Drew for thinking it up and getting it started.

2008-02-23T13:45:00.001-05:00

closing event

2008-02-23T13:13:00.002-05:00

So i will be having a closing event for my photo show march 6th. This place is a neat little bar/restaurant right in the heart adorable Doylestown. I encourage any and all of you in the area to come out. There will be an after party at my friend's house with music and what not. Let me know if you're interested this place is a little hard to find.

overlapping of time

2008-02-23T12:19:00.002-05:00

so i took this photo a few weeks ago after painting on this piece of film i used long ago to make contact prints on metal sheets. tell me if its crap, or something to maybe pursue. i don't know, im really interested in the overlapping thing....

2008-02-22T18:01:00.003-05:00

cheating

2008-02-22T13:33:00.004-05:00

Everything is new. Nothing is new. We are all new. Everything is old.

self portrait

2008-02-22T10:22:00.002-05:00

2008-02-22T01:11:00.002-05:00

I just finished reading Diary by Chuck Palahniuk. My favorite line was "Everything is a self-portrait."

Self-Portrait With Rifle #1

2008-02-21T19:56:00.002-05:00

Self-Portrait Of Hair

2008-02-21T18:04:00.003-05:00

Websites

2008-02-20T19:13:00.001-05:00

Hey everybody, we need your website links to post in the side column. So if you are interested please add them to this post.

Thanks,

derek

Self-portrait

2008-02-20T14:40:00.005-05:00

What are we really?

Illusion

2008-02-20T13:27:00.002-05:00

this is a project i recently got into a gallery in NYC, ill be having a show in june or july....
www.cannyc.com

Visualizing a girl on a cliff

2008-02-20T00:20:00.003-05:00

Topics

2008-02-19T22:19:00.003-05:00

We need more topics. There are several not listed on the site yet, but so far only three members have contributed topics. We want to know what everyone likes to shoot. So just comment on this post with your ideas.

2008-02-19T03:50:00.000-05:00

hows about this one?

2008-02-18T23:35:00.003-05:00

digital -Tucson -same house -my bro's house. i was getting dressed up for a bartending gig thought i'd document it. One of the photos on the wall is mine.

It's going to be difficult to post new images without the appropriate technology, But I will do my best.

2008-02-18T21:52:00.003-05:00

2008-02-18T20:18:00.002-05:00

Yes!

2008-02-18T19:51:00.002-05:00

So glad to see this activity!
Two things for everyone to remember:
Please include topic name in post label.
Read comments. Make your own. This is the lifeblood.

ef you guys

2008-02-18T17:11:00.003-05:00

so here is my other version of this topic, it's actually the first response. so yeah i got over it and decided to do something equally passive aggressive, but a little more thought driven.

2008-02-18T10:40:00.005-05:00

An image from the Self-Portrait outtakes. After I finished making the real photograph and put it together on the computer I looked at this one and almost liked it better. This is me trying to frame myself correctly for the real photo.

derek

2008-02-18T10:22:00.004-05:00

Self-Portrait #1

derek

2008-02-17T18:15:00.004-05:00

2008-02-15T20:32:00.004-05:00

this is me if i were to be represented on a sticker, stuck to a post, slightly looking down in some small town.

about the first project

2008-02-15T12:23:00.003-05:00

I'm scraping my face across the sidewalk pavement in my hatred for this topic. I'm doing it anyways, but I just wanted to express my feelings.

2008-02-15T11:58:00.003-05:00

Shot this one back in Tucson -Digital. Made it's debut on myspace.

Show Opening

2008-02-14T23:32:00.005-05:00

I know I've already told some of you, but for those I haven't talked to yet... I'm going to be having a show back home in Reading during the month of March. Nothing big, just something put together by my high school art teacher who also curates an affiliated gallery. It's going to be a solo exhibit of a few different bodies of images I've been working on... so I am trying to spread the word to as many people as I know.

Opening Reception:

Sunday, March 2nd

1-2:30 pm @

Grandview Gallery

2601 GrandView Blvd.

West Lawn PA 19609

Assignment 01

2008-02-12T13:58:00.000-05:00

Your first topic: Self-Portrait.

There is no limit to the number of images you may submit or their format. You may choose to post a caption or title with the image if you feel something needs explanation or modification. My only request is that you simply place the name of each assignment in its label (there is a blank field beneath where you compose the post). If members are posting other images not related to the assignments or submitting assignments after their deadline it will help with viewers recognition. The deadline for this assignment is Sunday, February 24th at 11:59 P.M. Around that same time the next assignment will posted and we will begin week-long intervals. You may begin to post unlimited images and comments any time before then. Bonus points will be awarded for nudity. Have fun.

- Drew

burning with freezing cold anticipation

2008-02-11T12:57:00.000-05:00

I had my first east coast Photo opening outside of Ai Thursday. It's up in my hometown of Doylestown out here in the Philly suburbs where i find myself living again. The show is a collection of my favorites from the 4 months i spent shambling around Europe last winter. It will be up through the end of the month.
You can see those images and more at my website http://zacheggleston.com/ click on "current work: europe."
I showed this same work while i was living in Tucson Az. back in August. Though this time i was able to afford larger prints, nice frames and mats -all archival and looking pretty good. It had of course been a while since i'd done any mat cutting but it's like riding a bike apparently.
The opening event went well -better than i thought i already broke even on the whole endeavor money-wise.
If anyone wants to come out and take a look let me know. The place is a little hidden. I'm thinking about having a closing event too perhaps.
zaCh

Welcome

2008-02-10T21:22:00.000-05:00

Hello and thank you to those who have joined The Photographic Medium. Our first assignment will be posted within the next 48 hours. We are in continuous need of new topics, so post any ideas you have and they will be added. Remember that in addition to posting your photographs and commenting on those of your peers, you should inform us of any exhibitions, community art events, forums, your personal website (which will be added to our links section) or anything you feel appropriate to artistic/photographic endeavors and to the medium. I'm looking forward to sharing images and ideas with all of you and wishing you success in your photography.

- Drew