Tag: John Masters
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Palm Trees: The Best Part of Costal Living
I have loved palm trees for as long as I can remember. From the scrub palm found on the ground all the way up to the non-native palm trees that grow well here despite being from somewhere else.
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Sage Advice: You Don’t Owe Life Nothing
You don’t owe life nothing is all she said after I was complaining about the changing reality of photography
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Moments on the Move: People and Motion in City Streets
Explore Pattern Vignette—an artful collection of motion photography capturing steps, rhythm, and emotion by John Masters in black & white and color.
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Time: A Veteran’s Memory in Black and White
©John Masters Reclaim the Moment: Ditch the Poses for Real, Powerful Storytelling ca. 1991Black and White Photography by John Masters Hurry up and wait. Anyone who’s lived the military life knows the phrase. It’s not just about standing still—it’s about preparation, patience, and presence. In this image, titled “ca. 1991,” John Masters captures that sentiment…
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Tiny Moments in Tiny Time and the Decisive Moment
The author discusses the concept of the “decisive moment” in photography, popularized by Henri Cartier-Bresson, which emphasizes speed and efficiency. While admiring this approach, they personally gravitate towards capturing “tiny moments in tiny time”, often taking longer to get the perfect shot. Despite being slower and second-guessing themselves, they strive to create images that make…
