Entries in Artsy Fartsy (9)
April 28
I wish I could tell you I meant for this photo to turn out this way, but that would not be the truth. Typically in my sports photography, I'm trying to stop the action as sharply as possible, not blur it. I get enough unintentional blur as it is from poorly lit gyms and too weak of a flash unit on my camera.
But I think in this photo, the blur works pretty well. My daughter Sarah, the maroon gal in the middle, is mostly stopped and waiting to receive the just thrown basketball from an unseen teammate. Meanwhile, the other players swirl around her playing defense. I think it captures the critical moment of the ball being thrown and the controlled chaos that is basketball. I believe I took the photo in 2005 and it is of a C game between Harrisburg and Sioux Falls Christian.
Todd Epp
in People, South Dakota, Sports, Basketball, Artsy Fartsy
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April 26
Todd Epp
in Artsy Fartsy, China, Huang Shan, Landscapes
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April 21
Todd Epp
in South Dakota, Artsy Fartsy, Black Hills
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April 17
Todd Epp
in People, Artsy Fartsy
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April 14
Todd Epp
in Syria, Artsy Fartsy
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April 9
This is another of my most favorite photos. I took this about four years ago as part of a photo spread about Harrisburg for The Champion. I placed my Sony digital camera in the back of my mailbox, set it for wide angle, and set the timer. The exposures actually turned out pretty good.
And yes, I was looking for a check in my mailbox at the time.
Todd Epp
in People, South Dakota, Artsy Fartsy
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April 5
This is one of my all time favorite photos. I took it in November 2003 while driving to the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. It is literally a grab shot while stopped in traffic.
The photo probably violates the rules of good composition because of all the elements in it. However, I think it works. The bicycle shop has great symmetry to it, with he square doors and windows offset by the four sets of tires making a diamond. The old man is completely at ease and has a great hat on. The torn poster ads some character. The plants add an attempt at adding some beauty to a rather bleak street scene. But then again, I'm biased, as I was on a great trip in a great ancient city.
Todd Epp
in Syria, People, Artsy Fartsy
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April 4
Todd Epp
in Artsy Fartsy, Nebraska
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March 11
Satan's pitchfork? Nah, just a shadow of Todd's and his neighbors' mailboxes in the morning light in Harrisburg, SD.
