Industrial Remnants, Visual Instinct and Handheld Precision!

Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking community wrap up!

Tersha's latest photography request reminded me of a deep experience I had with photography more than a decade ago… I met photography in 2009, and around 2012 my first working experience presented itself to me. Basically, I was a salesman for hydraulic parts. The job allowed me to visit a lot of interesting corners of my country and my office hours were scarce. However, something was bugging me and I started using my camera for conceptual and documentary purposes.

Here, I share some images from that time in which photography saved me from an existential struggle. A couple of weeks ago, I published on my personal blog something about photography & depression; and now I see that photography really saved me back then.

Industry can be defined as a milestone of human existence, but it has to globally develop towards a purely environmental approach; before it is too late. Today, we bring a fine selection of the bold and striking photographs that were shared in the forum. Remember, if you feel like adding to this visual concept, you can share your images in the following threads.

Photo of the Week

The simplicity behind this statement is overwhelming to say the least; absolute care for tones and composition! This one was shared in the aforementioned post. The tricky thing about it, is the uncanny sense of knowing where to expect something like this; despite giving so little information.

Congrats @patrickw-2! There's nothing more to say, brilliant shot!

Weekly Photography Challenge Digest

Thanks, Tersha and Dahlia for pushing our creative boundaries one step forward every week!

Industrial Revolution

an old gas station near a once busy highway

a cement mixer left to rot

A Relic from the Department of Defense 1914 HMS Caroline

Echoes from the Slave Trade

Reducing to Rubble

Remains of a Lead Mine …

Barbour’s Mill, Hilden

The Hamilton Dock and the Caisson Gate

A collection of pulleys

Old industrial beside new, replacement industrial – Penobscot Narrows bridge. The decorative (and ultimately unsafe) older bridge has since been dismantled, replaced by the suspension cable bridge next to it

For more visual examples on decay and resilience, check out the original challenge post!

A Highlight on the Latest Activity at our Community

Robert reminded us of how prone we humans are to visual language:

There are places in this world that are Time Portals, one such in a remote Utah canyon where they Stare Back from the other side , 4000 years in the past.

beth took her camera to work at the state fair. She had not much to shoot in the command post, but she grabbed a few eerily deserted shots like this one below; which by the way, was shot handheld at 1/20s… impressive don't you think?

Don't let the chance for winning a $250 cash prize slip by! “Human Impact” is our August theme, click here to read more! And remember, if you want to make the most of your LightStalking user account, make sure to check the latest posts. Also, don't forget to swim the Mobile Monday Challenge! Last but not least, Check out the current reading throwdown, it has some nice insights and recommendations!

We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts

Our Feedback Forum is a fine place for all those people wanting to grow fast as photographers. Here, you'll get your work reviewed by friendly photographers, but you'll also have the chance to comment on the work of others. We believe in the power of feedback, and here are the latest shots shared in the pool:

The Shark Tank is a great place to learn and to discuss, but please read the instructions to get a solid experience. Share your comments, opinions, and doubts on any or all of the images above. We also will be delighted to see some of your own images. Remember all comments are given to the photographs; not the photographers. Also, don't forget to participate in our upcoming challenge!!!