Rocky Pond Autumn Photography with iPhone 5s

After last week’s iPhone Friday with a gorgeous image from a recent iPhone, I’m going back to the iPhone 5s that I had in 2015. The camera didn’t have all the bells and whistles that it has now, but nevertheless it could create some interesting shots.

Let’s take a look at 2015…

I captured this autumnal scene of Rocky Pond in Boylston, Massachusetts. I would take backroads into work and regularly make a stop or two for photography. Some mornings, I’d look at the sky and decide to go one way or another to check the views.

Even though the iPhone 5s was a lower pixel-count camera without some of the smart adjustments that we have today, it’s still a fun shot! The cold air creates a haze across the pond, the lens flare offsets the dark trees. Just some fun items that still come together well for me.

Author: jansenphoto

A Fresh Perspective Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment. Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael. My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals. Universal Connections My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation. This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections. Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client. And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography! View all posts by jansenphoto