Understanding Art – Exit H Dreams

Photo of a seining net on the beach in golden light at Sandy Hook National Recreation Area

Capture the Essence: Choosing My Top Photo of 2023

December 23, 2023 hayata assateague, cape ann, chincoteague, ecotour, new york harbor, sandy hook, virginia, whale watching, wildlife refuge

My “photo of the year” is no longer going to be based on Instagram likes as in the past.

The Armory Show banner at Javitz Convention Center

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Have you ever wondered what art collectors look for?

September 24, 2023 hayata art marketing, art shows, decorative art, new york city, the armory show

I recently went to a panel discussion on art collecting. This blog article covers what I heard and how it led me to question how I am selling my art. As I listened, I felt that the panelists were in a different world from how regular people think about art. I thought about how I sell my own art and possibly pursuing a different path.

Hayata Takeshita standing at the opening of a slot canyon in Death Valley

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Image Straight Out Of Camera Is Too Real For Me

January 23, 2021 hayata lightroom, photoshop, theory

I am not against sky replacement or any extensive modifications in post-processing. However, some people would be disappointed if they learned an image they enjoyed had the sky replaced.

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Is Simplicity The Goal In Landscape Photography?

January 12, 2021 hayata ansel adams, composition, grand teton

How often do you hear that the best photographs are the simplest ones? Sometimes it is expressed as filling the frame with the subject.

Can this lead to a blind spot in your photography?