Daniel George and Photography

Dead Porcupine

2012-02-07T09:29:00.002-07:00

Raffaele Capasso and Francesco Cipolletta over at Dead Porcupine were kind enough to feature my work on their website's blog. Check it out. Grazie ragazzi!

Feature Shoot

2012-02-01T18:53:00.004-07:00

Good friend and great photographer, David Welch, guest blogged about me over at Feature Shoot. Check it out!

While you are there, you can also view the amazing work of David Welch, Greer Muldowney, and Reid Elem.

Ps

2012-01-30T20:38:00.005-07:00

Every once and a while I enter one of Crailtap's photo contests. Remember this? It reminds me that I sometimes love Photoshop.
Image provided by Crailtap

Original movie still

My baby

Last Weekend

2012-01-26T13:22:00.003-07:00

Last Friday evening, I went camping at Fort Pulaski. On Saturday afternoon, Ellen and I went with some friends to the circus. It was a fun 24 hours. Here are some highlights.

Flak Photo of the day

2011-12-19T13:01:00.001-07:00

I am very proud to be featured as Flak's photo of the day. The image is available for purchase though the Fraction Magazine 2011 Holiday Print Sale. Check it out.

http://www.flakphoto.com/archives/6333_1646490288/357395

http://www.fractionmagazine.com/hps2011

Survival Camp

2011-11-30T09:25:00.004-07:00

A few weeks ago I went camping with the Boy Scouts. Here are our make-shift tents. It got down to 28° that night, nevertheless, my shelter (top image) was actually pretty cozy.

Bonus: Halloween Costumes 2011

Iphone Vomit part 2

2011-11-28T19:16:00.003-07:00

Iphone Vomit

2011-11-03T20:21:00.005-06:00

What else can be said? Always having a camera on you equates to a lot of photographs. Here are a few of the several hundred from the past couple weeks.

Oatmeal Box Pinhole

2011-09-07T14:31:00.004-06:00

I had my students make pinhole cameras for their first assignment a couple weeks ago. These images are scans of my negatives (made on 8x10 paper) that I made for our in-class tests.

A trip to Omaha

2011-08-25T13:01:00.004-06:00

Earlier this month, Ellen and I went to visit family in Omaha. Here are some photos from that week.

Website Update: New(er) Work

2011-08-18T18:07:00.005-06:00

Earlier this year, while bogged down with thesis writing and show preparations, I embarked on a photographic journey of the cinematic landscape. Okay, it was just an excuse to watch a lot of awesome movies. The portfolio is viewable on my website.

"Every great photographer has worked in the panoramic format, with the exception of Atget."
-Craig Stevens

The food alone was worth the trip.

2011-07-21T10:49:00.008-06:00

Earlier this month I went camping at Camp Thunder (Molena, GA) with my church's Boy Scout troop. Here are some highlights from that week.
12 cafeteria meals (chronologically ingested)

Spider in web

Wooden bear

Scorpion in shower light

Antlers on bike helmet

Box turtle with rocket (unarmed, obviously)

Camp Tuscarora tent

Cow skull

Moss Falls trail

Moss Falls rock

Illuminated fern (Matthew's idea)

Bathroom at night

Flame hat bathroom mirror

The seven Boy Scouts--mountainboarding

Turkey

2011-07-21T08:28:00.003-06:00

Red, White, and Bovine

2011-07-13T08:09:00.002-06:00

That is some patriotic red meat.

Cincinnati Show

2011-07-11T10:00:00.004-06:00

If you are near Cincinnati, to might consider visiting Manifest Gallery's Masterpieces 5 exhibit. I have a single print on display through the beginning of next month. A full-color exhibition catalog will be printed for the show, so you may purchase one if you are interested, too.

More walks=More photographs

2011-06-26T16:39:00.002-06:00

I took my first two groups of seminar students on walks on their last day of class with me. Here are some of my photos.

Also, here is an image from graduation. Where's Waldo--Ellen edition.

Quad-Colored Ellen

2011-06-23T20:19:00.002-06:00

This is Ellen caught mid-conversation while riding a moving walkway and changing colors.

Legs and Flamingo

2011-06-21T14:28:00.003-06:00

Today I took my digital photo classes on walks. Heat advisories make it rough. Scenes like this make it... smooth?

New Camera

2011-06-16T20:49:00.003-06:00

Ellen surprised me with a new camera as a graduation present. As a result, the blog will, without a doubt, see an influx of attention. In official new camera tradition, here is a photo of Ellen. Also, a soft-shelled turtle. My niece, Madeline, kindly narrated the video.

New Landscape Photography

2011-06-16T07:04:00.003-06:00

Wilson Cummer has a cool little website called New Landscape Photography. This week I have some work featured over there. Check it out.

"Smile..."

2011-06-03T14:41:00.003-06:00

Beautiful Interior

2011-05-21T18:35:00.002-06:00

I like that red leather. That makes it post-worthy, right?

Plexiglass Culture Study

2011-05-16T18:53:00.005-06:00

This is an homage to David Welch. Material culture study of plexiglass adhesive backing.

Full Circle

2011-05-12T12:20:00.000-06:00

I have finally made it back to rephotographing myself. East Canal Street second view.

Fraction Magazine

2011-05-01T19:24:00.005-06:00

I have severely neglected this blog, but only because I have been severely busy doing other things. Like website updates. Also, this month I am proud to be featured in Fraction Magazine Issue #26! Natural Selection is the title of my thesis show that will be going up later this month. So much to do, so little time...

Map Turtle

2011-03-31T13:03:00.003-06:00

A couple weeks ago we were walking at the beach and saw this little guy trying to run into the ocean. We snatched him up kept him around our blanket for a little while, then let him go. I'm not sure how long he would survive in the ocean, being a freshwater turtle and all. Maybe it was in the middle of an identity crisis, or it just decided to evolve.

Cumberland Island

2011-03-23T12:44:00.004-06:00

Last weekend I went camping on Cumberland Island for a few days. I saw a lot of animals (both alive and dead), hiked a bit, and relaxed on the beach. Below are some highlights. My favorite is the couple posing next to a dead humpback whale.

[mis]Understanding the Masters

2011-03-08T17:00:00.004-07:00

"The most difficult thing for me is a portrait. You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt."

-Henri Cartier-Bresson

...and, WEBSITE UPDATE!!!

Six Year Old Film

2011-02-09T20:04:00.003-07:00

A couple weekends ago I decided to finish off a couple rolls of old film on an adventure with my friends Reid and David. Here are some exposures that somehow survived their trial by bipolar plastic camera.

Deer Hunter

2011-01-31T09:45:00.003-07:00

These are some images from late last year in Nebraska. They might find their way into a new body of work I am working on.

Christmastime below the snow line

2011-01-11T20:16:00.003-07:00

From one blog to another...

2010-12-20T14:59:00.003-07:00

An image from my project, Rephotographing The new Industrial Parks near Irvine, California, is being featured, along with a bit of info, on the Duckrabbit Digital Blog. Follow the link to check it out a little closer.

Updates...

2010-11-30T11:24:00.002-07:00

I have updated several bits of my website that have needed updating, including a links page. I promise that the changes are more exciting than this boring photograph of a boring dorm in boring Aiken, SC.

More to come...

2010-11-27T09:19:00.002-07:00

It has been almost two months since I have posted anything, so here are a couple of random images from the past few months. I am working on a lot more and hopefully will get some others posted in the near future. Here we have the smallest church in America and a frozen paradise.

Tallahassee Show

2010-09-28T11:04:00.002-06:00

Website Update

2010-08-23T15:59:00.002-06:00

Technological advancements have forced me revamp my website on a new platform--whatever that means. Check it out and enjoy some new stuff all over the place.

Welcome Intruder

2010-08-10T20:08:00.002-06:00

Tonight while watching the (disappointing) international friendly between USA and Brazil, I caught this little guy scurrying across the floor. Cosmo didn't see it, so I was able to scoop it up into a jar and scan it a few times. It is a Mediterranean Gecko and measured about one inch in length. I was able to get several good scans of it standing still, but I found this one more interesting.

Dirty Harry's

2010-08-04T07:50:00.002-06:00

What are two things I do not want associated with a place that wants to clean my laundry? Dirt and hair.

Espalier and Other

2010-07-19T07:41:00.004-06:00

This photograph is part of recent project that focuses on espalier, and maintains the seemingly perpetual theme of nature's incorporation into urban environments.

On a quasi-related note, I have had work accepted to the Gift of Gift of 2010 exhibition in Houston, Texas. I suppose you could go if you are in the area. For those of us who cannot make it, here is the website.

Palms

2010-07-12T07:10:00.002-06:00

Since arriving in Savannah about a year ago, I have accumulated several photographs of palm trees. These are a few I haven't done much with.

Billboard

2010-07-02T17:01:00.003-06:00

This has to be my favorite hand-made billboard in the area.

Website Update!

2010-05-28T15:02:00.005-06:00

I have added some recent work to my website. Check it out! I will post the project statement in the next couple of days. An explanation is necessary.

Update: Statement Posted

Cosmo--Shadow Sequence

2010-05-20T19:09:00.001-06:00

Prince Dioramas

2010-05-13T06:59:00.004-06:00

Hollywood meets Richard Prince and the Marlboro Men.

Golden Ticket #3

2010-05-07T19:36:00.002-06:00

Congratulations are due for Jodi in Ogden, Utah who received Golden Ticket #3! She has chosen the ever-popular Trees and Parking Meter print as her prize. Congrats again, Jodi! And then there were two...

Two Photographs of One Palm

2010-04-15T18:51:00.004-06:00

I discovered this tree with classmate, David Welch, on a recent photo adventure. We also discovered that you should not photograph on Department of Defense property.

Work Featured on Icon United

2010-03-24T11:42:00.004-06:00

This week my work is being featured on the blog of fellow photographer/recent acquaintance, Nate Abramowski. A few of my photographs have been posted, along with the responses to some questions on my work. Every week he will feature the work of a new photographer, which I think is very cool. Check out the Icon United blog then check out Nate's website. It's all good.

Website Update

2010-03-16T18:36:00.002-06:00

It has been a while, I know. After a busy quarter and a much needed break, I was finally able to update my website. I added several images to the Introducing Nature portfolio, so please enjoy.

Philadelphia 2010

2010-03-12T06:38:00.005-07:00

Last week I was in Philadelphia for the SPE national conference. One of the days I was able to go photograph a bit of the city with a couple of my classmates. My main interest was in visiting the late, great skate spot, Love Park. I also went on a cheesesteak-a-day diet. Here are some random photos from the trip.

Words of Wisdom

2010-02-18T16:43:00.004-07:00

"Photography is not cute cats, nor nudes, motherhood, or arrangements of manufactured products. Under no circumstances is it anything ever anywhere near the beach." -Walker Evans
Cosmo--Nap Sequence, 18 Feb. 2009

Golden Ticket #2

2010-02-06T18:41:00.003-07:00

Golden Ticket #2 was received in the gem state of Idaho by Maddy and Seth Lucas! They will be receiving their print, Trees and Parking Meter, shortly. Congratulations you two! For those of you who haven't ordered your magazine--there is still time, but don't sleep on them! And then there were three...

Lion Country

2010-01-26T19:54:00.003-07:00

The other day I was out photographing and found myself in the middle of lion country.

Golden Ticket #1

2010-01-20T16:08:00.006-07:00

The first Golden Ticket was found by a very fortunate Joshua Pollina located in the great state of Pennsylvania! Josh has already chosen his print-to-be (below) and will be receiving it shortly. Congratulations! And then there were four...

Graduate Salon Presentation

2010-01-18T20:52:00.003-07:00

This Thursday the SCAD photo department is hosting the Graduate Salon at Smithfield Cottage. I will be representing the first year graduate students and will presenting my ongoing project, Introducing Nature. Anyone in Savannah should come. Anyone not in Savannah should buy a magazine. Shameless self promotion.

Featured Artist

2010-01-17T21:22:00.004-07:00

This month I am a featured artist on myartspace.com. Not quite sure what that means, but I appreciate the recognition nonetheless. Check them out and check me out.

Magazines Available!!!

2009-12-31T13:05:00.006-07:00

The magazines arrived today!!! Here is the shake down:

There are only 50 copies available--all signed and numbered

Magazine cost is $5.00 each--contains 9 images from the series

Shipping is fixed at $1.25 (in the Continental US--if you are outside, contact me and we'll work something out)

Orders made during the week will be shipped on the following Monday via USPS

5 golden tickets will be randomly included--good for a print of any image from my website (on 8.5"x11" paper)

In order to buy, click on the Add To Cart button on the right column. If there are any questions feel free to contact me--daniel@danielgeorgephoto.net. Thanks for your interest and enjoy the magazines!

Trees and Shadows

2009-12-16T14:27:00.007-07:00

It seems that I am drawn to shadows cast by trees. I was looking through my archives and saw this trend. Here are some examples. Also, if you haven't already, become a fan on myface.

Random Photoshop Fun

2009-12-09T13:51:00.008-07:00

My absolute favorite website, Crailtap, is hosting a contest to win the Tony Hawk Ride video game. Entrants must incorporate skateboarders Alex Olson and Mike Mo Capaldi into a ridiculous video game scenario. Since I don't have much going on these days, I figured I could enter this contest and at the same time hone my photoshop skills. These are my entries--nothing complex, but still fun to do.

UPDATE: 11 December 2009--I won!!! Check out The Daily Randoms on the left. Thanks Crailtap!!!

Limited Edition Magazine

2009-12-01T14:53:00.006-07:00

I am in the process of producing a limited edition magazine with photographs from my most current project, Introducing Nature. The edition will be limited to 50 copies which will be signed and numbered. Hopefully I will have finished in the next couple weeks. It will be small, around 16 pages, but that also means it will be cheap. Probably around five dollars. So, set a Lincoln aside and stay tuned...

Behind the Scenes

2009-11-25T09:29:00.005-07:00

Yesterday I went out to shoot some stuff since I am out of school, don't have a job, and it was overcast. If you haven't already done so, go to my website to see what these behind the scenes shots are all about.

Website Update

2009-11-21T11:38:00.002-07:00

I finally got around to updating my website. New work!!!

Christmas Tree

2009-11-19T17:39:00.003-07:00

Today they set up a Christmas tree in front of Ellen's work. Thank goodness they waited at least until close to Thanksgiving. I'm really glad Savannah isn't one of those pre-Halloween Christmas places.

Cosmo

2009-11-16T09:56:00.002-07:00

Last week we received our Tonkinese kitten, Cosmo. He eats, sleeps, and plays. What an easy life.

Michigan: The Ones That Got Away

2009-11-03T19:36:00.008-07:00

I was going through some files and came across these photographs I made this summer while living in Michigan. Some are kind of funny.
Santa Clause, 3 July 2009, Frankenmuth, MI

Girls, 23 July 2009, Clare, MI

Christmas Tree, 26 July 2009, Sanford, MI

The Pink Panther, 1 August 2009, Whitefish Point, MI

Two Bears, 1 August 2009, Trout Lake, MI

Dead Frog, 13 August 2009, Clare, MI

Happy Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico Day!!!

2009-10-31T09:38:00.003-06:00

I have decided to start a new holiday to celebrate the late, great photographer Ansel Adams. It takes place October 31st (today)--more specifically at 4:05 pm. This is when one of his most famous photographs, Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, was taken. So grab your view cameras and stop down to f/64 for this momentous occasion!

Old Negative

2009-10-25T16:39:00.004-06:00

About four months ago we were in Zion National Park. I shot a bunch of digital stuff and never posted any of it. I also made two photographs with my 4x5 camera. I didn't develop those negatives until a month ago and didn't scan them until two days ago. Here is the one I like the most. It was the fourth time I shot at f/64. I don't know how I remembered that.

Digital Collages

2009-10-09T15:09:00.003-06:00

We made collages in photoshop for an assignment in my digital photography class. Almost all the content of the images was torn out of magazines. And if you were wondering, yes, that is Little Jerry Seinfeld.

Life Lessons from Graduate School

2009-09-23T14:03:00.009-06:00

Today I learned that I need to dilute the film developer. These negatives have a salted paper print future now. Amateur hour.

Italy/Switzerland Panoramas

2009-09-18T13:46:00.010-06:00

Here are some panoramas from our recent trip to Italy and Switzerland. All the images are posted in chronological order so you can sort of, but not really, follow our 14 day adventure.
Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Italy

View from hotel, Rimini, Italy

View from hotel, Gorizia, Italy

View from castle, Gorizia, Italy

WWI Memorial, Redipuglia, Italy

Doge Palace, Venice, Italy

Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy

River Adige and Castel San Pietro, Verona, Italy

Roman Theater Ruins, Verona, Italy

Roman Arena, Verona, Italy

Castelrotto, Italy

Alpe di Siusi, Castelrotto, Italy

Alpe di Siusi, Castelrotto, Italy

Alpe di Siusi, Castelrotto, Italy

Alpe di Siusi, Castelrotto, Italy

Lake Vogorno, Valle Verzasca, Switzerland

View from dam towards Lake Maggiore, Valle Verzasca, Switzerland

Castelgrande, Bellinzona, Switzerland

View from Montebello, Bellinzona, Switzerland

View from Lake Lugano, Morcote, Switzerland

View of Gotthard Pass, Airolo, Switzerland

Football Photo Shoot

2009-08-13T09:53:00.002-06:00

Last night was our last Rogers Athletic football photo shoot. Here are photos of a model and an assistant. You can decide which is which.

Mackinac Island Time-Lapse

2009-08-03T08:36:00.002-06:00

Since my first bike ride time lapse last October, I have been looking forward to making a bike ride time lapse around Mackinac Island. It is about an eight mile loop around the entire perimeter and accommodates bikes, pedestrians, and horse drawn wagons--no motorized vehicles. I mounted my camera to my handlebars and set it up to make an exposure every second. The bike ride took a little over 38.5 minutes and 2,322 photographs recorded the journey.

I recommend clicking on HQ to watch it in high quality. It takes longer to load but is worth it.

July 31

2009-07-31T07:31:00.002-06:00

Today's post is earlier than usual because we are going camping and won't have a computer or internet access. In any case, this photograph summarizes the day. Our bicycles are finally completing their long awaited pilgrimage to Mackinac Island.

July 30

2009-07-30T13:20:00.002-06:00

This train bomber's pseudonym has made me laugh for a while now.

July 29

2009-07-29T19:11:00.004-06:00

Ellen and I went fishing tonight. She caught a small bluegill and I caught a healthy amount of seaweed.

July 28

2009-07-28T18:11:00.002-06:00

This gelatinous blob is a bryozoa. Bryozoans are aquatic, freshwater moss animals that live in colonies like this one. Ellen and I both thought it was a cluster of fish eggs until we looked it up online.

July 27

2009-07-27T18:04:00.003-06:00

Ellen's mom and brother have been maintaining a small garden this summer. Ellen pulled this carrot to check their progress.

July 26

2009-07-26T15:18:00.003-06:00

Today there was a break in the rain so Ellen and I went on a short walk through the woods. This is one of a couple of panoramas I made.

July 25

2009-07-25T21:25:00.002-06:00

Today we spent a few hours at Mackinac Island. It is one of my favorite places in Michigan because it doesn't allow cars-only bicycles and horse drawn carriages. However, we didn't ride our bikes around this time because we anticipated bad weather. Ellen and I will be going back so I can do a time lapse riding around the whole island. That will be a post to look forward to.

July 24

2009-07-24T15:28:00.003-06:00

Today I figured out how to mount my camera to my bicycle so I can do better bike ride time-lapse videos. This was one of my test runs. The video is comprised of 1,038 photographs. It is called "Ice Cream Break."

Ice Cream Break from Daniel George on Vimeo.

July 23

2009-07-23T15:06:00.002-06:00

This is a lot of propane tanks at Stanley Fuel Gas & Oil Co. in Clare, MI. It is near the building where we work.

July 22

2009-07-22T12:48:00.002-06:00

Yesterday Ellen's dad killed a wasp that was by a window near her desk. Today we were looking at it and saw that its back end was stuck to the window by a glob of dried venom.

July 21

2009-07-21T16:40:00.001-06:00

Today I was able to shoot a new subject that moved into the studio yesterday. This will be a fun one to work with for the next little bit.

July 20

2009-07-20T20:24:00.004-06:00

Today we went to a family reunion at Lake Missaukee. We hung out on the beach for a bit and built some cool sand castles with moats. After dinner there wasn't much left of them.

July 19

2009-07-19T17:22:00.004-06:00

This is Ellen's brother's pet turtle, Turtle. He is pretty friendly and will stare at you through his tank all day. Today was the first time I saw him eat a live fish. It was probably one of the most amazing things I have ever seen.

July 18

2009-07-18T16:38:00.002-06:00

Since spring was a bit cooler than usual, blueberry season was pushed back and picking started yesterday. We went out today and stocked up for a couple weeks. We will definitely be out again soon.

July 17

2009-07-17T18:51:00.006-06:00

Don't let the ominous grease halo fool you. This is by far the best pizza in Michigan. Since we won't be here long, we make it a point to eat Cornerstore Pizza once a week. The best part about eating it once a week is hearing Ellen sing her very simple Cornerstore Pizza song:
Cornerstore Pizza
Is the pizza
For you and me!

July 16

2009-07-16T20:27:00.002-06:00

Today we had a pretty big photo shoot for Rogers Athletic. Ellen was very helpful as our production manager/stylist. Here she is taking a break/getting a sunburn.

July 15

2009-07-15T16:30:00.003-06:00

Today at work I spent a few hours in the manufacturing department doing environmental portraits of employees. This is not one of the portraits. It is just something extra I was able to shoot on the side.

July 14

2009-07-14T20:22:00.005-06:00

Ellen's brother built a rail so we would have something to skate at the building where we work. Today was the first day we broke it out. This is me. I set up the camera and Ellen's brother pulled the trigger.

July 13

2009-07-13T18:43:00.003-06:00

This is a slide in the woods near the house. It is an old little elephant.

July 12

2009-07-12T18:11:00.002-06:00

Today Ellen and I were pleased to discover that our pregnant onion plant is producing its first baby bulb. They grow up so fast.

July 11

2009-07-11T18:22:00.003-06:00

Today we went to Traverse City, Michigan for the National Cherry Festival. One thing we didn't expect to see was a canine long-jumping competition. We saw a dog jump over 23 feet. It was pretty spectacular.

July 10

2009-07-10T20:05:00.002-06:00

This is the bakery in the town where we work. Apparently it was going out of business until the Clare County Police Department rallied to buy and save it. This can only strengthen the cop-donut stereotype. Their donuts are amazing, nonetheless.

July 09

2009-07-09T19:39:00.003-06:00

The other day one of the legs on the dock fell out and is pending repair. Ellen and I tried to tape off a safe walkway so no one would fall to an untimely, watery death. There were a few close calls today. Obviously the X's we put on the dangerous sections aren't enough of a warning.

July 08

2009-07-08T20:06:00.003-06:00

Today we had a Roger's Athletic photo shoot. From mid-May until now we have been planning how to reshoot some of the football equipment for advertising and catalog use. This was the first of several shoots we have scheduled throughout this month. I probably shot close to 700 images. After we completed our shot list I was able to take out my camera and document some of the shoot. This was our trusty octo-bank that survived the wind and gave us some of the light effects we wanted.

July 07

2009-07-07T17:37:00.003-06:00

This is the backside of one of the buildings where we work. Ellen and I have ridden our bikes by this spot several times. I like all the filled in windows and missing doors.

July 06

2009-07-06T14:59:00.003-06:00

Locker in the bathroom at work. Not much to explain.

July 05

2009-07-05T20:13:00.002-06:00

Today we mostly relaxed. However, we exercised our minds by playing the Charlie Harper Memory Game.

July 04

2009-07-04T20:45:00.003-06:00

This is Ellen's $0.99 inflatable dolphin with whom she has happily swam for the past two years. Today while swimming we discovered two puncture wounds that may prove to be fatal. It will be missed.

July 03

2009-07-03T18:41:00.003-06:00

On our day off today we visited Frankenmuth, Michigan. There were a few long longhorn cows in a field behind Bronner's, the world's largest Christmas store. This calf was Ellen's favorite of the bunch.