Digital + Silver

Life and Times

2011-01-24T13:21:00.001-08:00

Life and Times, originally uploaded by Curtis Joe Walker.

Feb 3-26, 2011

Two local photographers. Two perspectives. And a 35 year gap.

Consider how time, circumstance and culture have influenced perspective and aesthetic choices of photographers DIANE BUSH and CURTIS WALKER

Join us Thursday, Feb 3rd and First Friday, Feb 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. to meet the artists and explore this intriguing series.

1112 S. Casino Center Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
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Allure - DSC_5371

2009-02-26T01:33:00.001-08:00

Allure - DSC_5371, originally uploaded by Curtis Joe Walker.

The Labadie Quints doing laundry

2008-06-18T01:07:00.001-07:00

The Labadie Quints doing laundry, originally uploaded by Curtis Joe Walker.

Pool Party

2008-06-06T10:35:00.001-07:00

DSC_5454, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

DSC_2523

2007-10-20T16:57:00.001-07:00

DSC_2523, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Boot and toothbrush next to Coke machine, Lamar Transfer Station, Austin, TX

Bassano del Grappa panorama #1

2007-05-25T19:26:00.001-07:00

Bassano del Grappa panorama #1, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Full size is 7620 x 2275
farm1.static.flickr.com/231/513727742_367ab0013b_o.jpg

Made from 3 images created from 3 bracketed shots (9 pictures total) using PanoramaMaker 4 and Photomatix

DSC_4359

2007-04-29T13:33:00.001-07:00

DSC_4359, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Dinosaur Park

2007-04-23T11:47:00.001-07:00

Dinosaur Park, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Litho portrait

2007-03-17T16:32:00.001-07:00

lithdad, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

I shot this on Litho film years ago. Doing something like this digitally is a piece of cake nowadays, of course. The film I used wasn't a true lithography film, as that stuff was considerably more expensive. This film produced some grays, but when printed with a #5 filter, they all blocked up into blacks. The film was rated at ASA 25, which limited shooting environments considerably, but so did the fact that hard shadows and lots of contrast were a necessity. I've still got an old roll of it hanging around in my fridge somewhere.

2007-01-28T16:02:00.000-08:00

Micheal Gross of MikeyAndMandy.com has a perfectly basic way for amateurs to increase the effectiveness of their nude photography: Bounce the flash. Unlike the complex system of lighting a scene with multiple off-camera strobes, his method allows for better lighting while still allowing for full camera control of the flash and easy setups.

"The flash shoud be pointed at the ceiling, slightly behind you. The light bounces down with a well lit, flattering overall effect."

There's more useful tidbits on his site. For off-camera flash tips, be sure to check out www.Strobist.com

Stairs

2007-01-21T14:19:00.001-08:00

100_5206, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Wynn and the Greek Isles

2007-01-13T17:19:00.001-08:00

Wynn, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

2007-01-01T20:47:00.001-08:00

DSC_2791, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Lighting: Single strobe with snoot.

Chicago nighttime skyline HDR

2006-12-26T12:25:00.001-08:00

Chicago nighttime skyline HDR, originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

A night shot of the Chicago skyline taken from Lincoln Park.

Manteno State Hospital HDR

2006-12-26T12:23:00.001-08:00

Manteno State Hospital HDR
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

This is a tonemapped HDR image from the inside of the abandoned Manteno, Il state hospital.

Graveyard Sally on DeviantNation.com

2006-09-12T19:35:00.000-07:00

Graveyard Sally on DeviantNation.com
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Amsterdam - Red Light District

2006-08-12T12:12:00.000-07:00

100_3883 (Large)
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Motion Blur Nude #1

2006-07-21T14:19:00.000-07:00

100_5239 (Large)
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Digital .8" exposure with natural window light.

Pinup

2006-05-24T00:06:00.000-07:00

trashpin
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Junkyard beauty

2006-04-18T22:23:00.000-07:00

100_29401 (Large)
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Digital, Photoshopped to B&W (April, 2006)

Polaroid transfer - Liberty

2006-04-07T10:51:00.000-07:00

libertynegative
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

I did this a few years ago, in a creative photography class. I think I prefer emulsion transfers overall, but this one works pretty well.

Polaroid transfer from 35mm slide (1999)

Springtime in Vegas

2006-04-06T12:04:00.000-07:00

100_2906
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

I don't know if this is a bumble bee or not. It's certainly big, and it's definitely going after nectar. There were several others flying around as well, suggesting colony life. I don't know much about insects though, so it's all a guess. Check out the full resolution version under the all-sizes link on the flickr page.

Digital macro (April 06)

Goldfield, NV

2006-03-31T21:02:00.000-08:00

goldfield
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Goldfield, NV

Digital, retouched (2005)

2006-03-30T21:56:00.000-08:00

A series of my pictures is being featured at http://www.coolgirl365.com

Photo Story: Car
Learn how to drive

Fashion - Chance

2006-03-29T14:43:00.000-08:00

chanceM
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Kodak 200 color neg, 35mm (2004)

Transfer - 56 Buick

2006-03-28T11:10:00.000-08:00

56buick
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Polaroid emulsion transfer made with vintage family slide and fixed to cotton art paper.

Fashion - Chelsey #5

2006-03-26T11:57:00.000-08:00

chelsey5
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

I shot this in a parking lot in the afternoon shade using a portable flash/umbrella. It's always been a favorite of mine.

35mm Kodak T-max 100. (2002)

Holga - Munich Train Track

2006-03-25T08:58:00.000-08:00

munichrail
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Abandoned Munich train track.

Holga, T-Max 400CN (June 2002)

Dr. Megavolt

2006-03-23T23:55:00.000-08:00

100_1600 (Large)
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Dr. Megavolt performing at the 2005 Telluride Tech Fest using Dr. Spark's Tesla Coil

Digital, 2.5 sec exposure with flash. (August, 2005)

Krakow Jewish Cemetary - Infrared

2006-03-23T01:23:00.000-08:00

infrared002
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Krakow Jewish Cemetary

35mm, Kodak HIE (July 2002)

Gillian Fashion

2006-03-22T01:30:00.000-08:00

gilww2
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Gillian wearing a bikini from Wicked Weasel.

Shot on 35mm negative, scanned from print. (2004)

Flaspar

2006-03-22T00:55:00.000-08:00

100_2556
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Portrait for the band Flaspar.

Digital, 2006

sunset

2006-03-19T19:46:00.000-08:00

sunset
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.
Sunset on San Miguel River, Telluride CO.

HP PhotoSmart 620 2mp digital (July 30, 2004)

Holga - Viva Las Vegas

2006-03-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

VLV-6
Originally uploaded by CurtisJoeWalker.

Attempt at fashion shot. On the last day of the car show, the only people left were those with broken cars. This guy was rebuilding his rear-end so he could get back to CA.

Holga T-Max 400CN 6x6 photo w/ vignetting and some flare. (April, 2004)