Damiens Blog from Whereverland

I was browsing through one of my favorite online design magazines (smashingmagazine.com) and ran across a feature they published with a nice collection of HDR photos. I only recently discovered SM but have been an avid fan ever since. Enjoy

Damien

SmashingMagazine HDR Photos

It's almost 3pm and there is an actual, honest to god chance that the new site design will be finish and loaded. One thing about being a photographer is that we tend to see everything as a finished image and filtered through a lens of composition, balance, feel and color; which can be a royal pain in the ass when it comes to web design.

I have spent three months designing layout after layout, working with several different freelancers (a story in itself) and just about driving my OCD self bat-sh#t!. But, may the gods of light and shadow throw me a bone...we might just knock it out today. Damien

Am I a coward? 

For almost two years now, I have nibbled at a certain project idea but never actually bitten in to it. On a deep intuitive level, I know that this project would produce some of the best photography work I have even created. I also know that the raw, primal energy that would flow through the results would be absolutely delicious.

Why am I hesitating?

Well, the first excuse I have is knowing how difficult it would be to find a model with a strong enough personality and deep enough desire to dive into this thing. Models are actually like everyone else to a large degree. They have insecurities and need-for-approval like the rest of us. Yet, I know there are those... different...

Also, the investment of time and energy on my side would be huge. It would take so much focus for me to pull this off in a pure, potent form. But god would it be a rush!

Maybe...