Yesterday afternoon, The Significant Other and I went for a walk up the mountain behind the house we’re staying. Sure enough an opportunity to capture some of the surrounding beauty on a sensor. As “real” camera I brought the Nikon Zf plus some primes. And then there are the two iPhone cameras in my office phone (iPhone 16 Pro Max) and my personal device (iPhone 14 Pro). The camera I grabbed for our walk was the technically “weakest”, the iPhone 14 Pro.
Photography literally means “drawing with light”. There is no reference about technology in this. While having a capable device to capture light on a sensor (or film) certainly is a prerequisite, it is not the key component for taking good photographs. In fact, some of the world’s greatest images have been captured with technology that was far inferior to what we can use today. Photography is more about the eye, the creativity in our minds than technology. Taking landscape images, it is about light, contrast, color, shapes, textures and composition. And this for me is the fun when out and about, doing my “visual push ups”. So come along for a walk with my phone…..
I was quite happy with the photographic output from our little mountain walk in the Lungau region of Austria. Then there was the little exercise in the fresh mountain air in beautiful light. And a mug full of hot mulled wine at the top of our walk in a little guest house.
If you feel inspired, grab your phone (or “real” camera), head out for some visual push ups of your own. More inspirations can be found in my free “Learning Center“.
All photographs taken with my iPhone 14 Pro, some post-processing the in photo app.
Have a great Tuesday
Marcus
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I love the moon 🌙 shot! And the tree 🌲 line.
Thanks, Jared, so much appreciated! Happy New Year Year!
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Amazing what you can capture with your phone! All the best on this photographic journey.
Thanks so much for your visit and kind words! Happy New Year!
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Thanks so much, Kathleen! And Happy New Year to you!
Of all the images you’ve ever posted these are absolutely my most favorite. It’s a testimony of your photographic eye and the capability of a camera phone.
Thank you so much, David, this means a lot! Happy New Year to you!
Looks like a really nice day for a walk.
A lovely location. Wonderful tree shots.
A happy new year to you, Marcus
Thanks so much, and Happy New Year to you too!
That’s a beautiful place, Marcus! The village as seen below is very beautiful as are the mountains. The iPhone did a great job!
Thanks, John, much appreciated!
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I always remember the words “the best camera is the one you have with you” Marcus. These photos and the area of Austria you are staying at look beautiful. It looks like the perfect place to relax and recharge one’s internal batteries. I’m a firm believer in using my iPhone even when I have my camera with me if it means getting the shot. A perfect example would be a photo that I took when I met Sir Paul McCartney at a NYC protest march. I had a camera hanging around my neck but I immediately reached for my iPhone and got the shot. I always chuckle to myself when someone views one of my photos and says “wow you must have a great camera” 😂. Enjoy the remainder of your stay in Austria and I wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year 🎉
Thanks, Joe! That story about Sir Paul McCartney is amazing 🙂 !!! Happy New Year to you and your family as well, Joe! Greetings from Austria
I posted a black and white image of Sir Paul in our Facebook contributors group. He was unbelievably gracious when we were talking. I was fearful to shake his hand because I have big sausage fingers and usually grip peoples hands too tight so we fist bumped after our conversation ended.
Awesome, will look up the image! Happy New Year, Joe !
Cool story, Joe!