Monster Art
Mobile Matrix” (Graphite on gray whale skeleton) (2006)
by Gabriel Orozco at The Museum of Modern Art, New York City.
Olympus Trip 35, Zuiko 40mm f2.8, Fuji Superia 400 converted to BW
Trapped in Art
MoMA is one big playground for a photographer. Continuing my series of observations using my trusty vintage Olympic Trip. Depicted is “Navedenga” by Ernesto Neto – Polyamide stretch fabric, sand, Styrofoam, cloves, cord, and ribbon. Two people at one time can go inside this work of art and explore. The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Olympus Trip 35, Zuiko 40mm f2.8 @1/40 sec., Fuji Superia 400
Art and Silhouettes
No snow yet in New York City, so I’m continuing with another Trip 35 low-light shot, this time taken at MoMA.
People watching detail of video installation “Mirage” by Joan Jonas; Museum of Modern Art, New York City.
Olympus Trip 35, Zuiko 40mm f2.8 @1/40 sec., Fuji Superia 400
Into the Bowels of Manhattan
Taking a break from my snow in Central Park shots until maybe the next storm, which might hit the city tonight. In the mean time I’m continuing to explore the possibilities of low-light photography with the Olympus Trip 35 set on manual at f2.8, which causes it to fire at 1/40 sec – perfect for low light using 400 ISO film.
This was shot while riding down the escalator at the 53rd S. & Lexington Avenue subway station in New York City.
Olympus Trip 35, Zuiko 40mm f2.8 @1/40 sec., Fuji Superia 400
Three Cold Bears
There is more snow in the forecast for New York City this weekend, but in the meantime I like to post a shot taken last week with the legendary but simple Olympus Trip 35 with the sharp Zuiko 40mm f2.8 lens, on Fuji Superia 400 film and converted to BW with a Photoshop plug-in.
This bronze sculpture by Paul Manship depicts a group of three bears on a circular stepped pedestal. Located at the Pat Hoffman Friedman Playground at Fifth Avenue and 79th Street, the piece was a gift from Samuel N. Friedman in memory of his wife, Pat. The piece was cast in 1960 and unveiled on October 11, 1990 at the playground dedication.
A Cold Dog Walk
Central Park, New York City.
Olympus Stylus Epic, 35mm f2.8, Fuji Superia 400 converted to BW.
A Shelter from the Snow
Inside the gazebo at the Hernshead; Central Park, New York City.
Olympus Stylus Epic, 35mm f2.8, Fuji Superia 400
Cold Curves
The little Olympus Stylus Epic weatherproof 35mm film camera proved to be a wonderful asset during this snow storm in Central Park, New York City. Here is another of the shots I took on Fuji Superia.
Snow on the Rocks
The Hernshead in winter; Central Park, New York City.
Olympus Stylus Epic, 35mm f2.8, Fuji Superia 400 converted to BW.
About
Cornelis Verwaal is a New York based amateur photographer and former reseacher/archivist at the Time Life Picture Collection. He uses a variety of vintage as well as digital cameras, although his preference is for film photography. He scans all his film by hand on a Nikon Coolscan 5 ED film scanner.
He has been taking pictures since he was a boy growing up in the Netherlands, and he still has a passion for capturing the beauty of the world around him.
He resides with his wife in New York City, a place that offers endless possibilities for a photographer.
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