StreetVIEW
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URBAN ECHOES: The Art of iPhone Street Photography
URBAN ECHOES: The Art of iPhone Street Photography For generations, street photography has captivated audiences with its raw and unscripted documentation of candid moments in urban settings. The genre has undergone substantial creative evolution over time, yet the core objectives remain: to capture the essence of daily life through a lens of authenticity and an imaginative eye. Inspired by the mid-twentieth-century masters of street photography, I set out to create images with my smartphone that reflect my interpretation of the urban landscape. I am a long-time user and champion of iPhone photography. For more than a decade the device has been a constant companion for me, capturing life’s moments and helping me to…
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StreetVIEW – FACES OF THE SIDEWALK A Lesson in Gratitude
We are delighted to publish this social documentary photography project which authentically captures a homeless community in Vegas by our StreetVIEW columnist Laura Peischl. Peischl returned to Vegas to tell the story of those liviing on the streets. Their openness in sharing their lives enabled her to get up close and visualise the social cost of a system valuing profit over human welfare – homelessness representing a tangible consequence of an ever increasing chasm beetween rich and poor. An unkind world and a system not designed to help them succeed has deeply scarred many of them. They feel cast out, unwanted, invisible, forgotten. Peischl expressed “the biggest gift is simply…
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Apple Reinvents the Wireless Headphone with AirPods
Not so good for stealth mobile street photography… what are your thoughts? Yesterday, Apple introduced AirPods, innovative new wireless headphones that use advanced technology to reinvent how we listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy TV shows and movies, play games and interact with Siri, providing a wireless audio experience not possible before. AirPods eliminate the hassles of wireless headphones, by just flipping open the lid of its innovative charging case and with one tap, they are instantly set up and ready to work with your iPhone and Apple Watch. Advanced sensors know when you are listening and automatically play and pause your music. Using Siri, AirPods allow you to access your favourite personal assistant with just…
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StreetVIEW – Cheyenne – The Magic City of the Plains by Laura Peischl
We are delighted to publish this wonderful article by our Columnist Laura Peischl who’s travelling the US right now. As well as writing the text, Laura sent us some beautiful mobile images from her trip. We have put these together into a video showcase with the music of her choice ‘Blue Train’ by Johnny Cash. Don’t miss this… “The City of Cheyenne had its beginning in 1867, when the Union Pacific Railroad came through on its way to the west coast. The town site was first surveyed by General Grenville Dodge and was named for an Indian tribe that roamed the area (originally called ‘Shey’ an’ nah’, belonging to the tribe…
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StreetVIEW – 7500 feet above the ordinary – The Stanley Hotel by Laura Peischl
We are delighted to publish this wonderful article by our Columnist Laura Peischl who’s travelling the US right now. As well as writing the text, Laura sent us some beautiful mobile images from her trip. We have put these together into a video showcase with the music of her choice ‘The Shining Soundtrack – Masquerade’. Don’t miss this… “I visited the Stanley Hotel… And it was creepy! And fascinating the same time! The Stanley Hotel is a 140-room neo-Georgian hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. Located within sight of the Rocky Mountain National Park, the Stanley offers panoramic views of the Rockies. It was built by Freelan Oscar Stanley of…
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StreetVIEW – ‘A Small Drinking Town with an Art Problem’ by Laura Peischl
We’re truly delighted to publish this wonderful article by our Columnist Laura Peischl who’s travelling the US right now with her fabulous companion Adria Ellis. As well as writing the text, Laura sent us some beautiful mobile images from her trip. We have put these together into a video showcase with the music of her choice, ‘Smoke a little Smoke’ by Eric Church (link), don’t miss this. Postcards from Marfa Image ©Laura Peischl “The moment I heard about Marfa I was intrigued and couldn’t help myself but google it immediately. What I found out about this small town puzzled me and made me want to know more, better, drive there…
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StreetVIEW – 24HourProject Interview with AikBeng Chia by Laura Peischl
This is the tenth and final interview that Laura Peischl has completed with photographers involved with the incredible #24HourProject, please see her introductory article here. We have put each interview into a separate article so that it’s easier for you to navigate, they can all be found under Laura’s Column StreetVIEW here. This one is with AikBeng Chia… ‘Image’ – ©AikBeng Chia What is your name, both real and Instagram ? Hello.. My name is AikBeng Chia & my Instagram is @aikbengchia Was this the first time you participated in this exciting 24 hour project, or have you taken part in previous years as well? I’ve been taking…
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StreetVIEW – 24HourProject Interview with Kattia Basile by Laura Peischl
This is the ninth of ten interviews that Laura has completed with photographers involved with the incredible 24HourProject, please see her introduction article here. We have put each interview into a separate article so that it’s easier for you to navigate, they can all be found under Laura’s Column StreetVIEW here. This one is with Kattia Basile… Image – ©Kattia Basile What is your name, both real and Instagram? Kattia Basile, aka @kattiab Was this the first time you participated in this exciting 24 hour project, or have you taken part in previous years as well? I participated the 3 editions, and this year I was invited by…
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StreetVIEW – 24HourProject Interview with Jennifer Bracewell by Laura Peischl
This is the eighth of ten interviews that Laura has completed with photographers involved with the incredible 24HourProject, please see her introduction article here. We have put each interview into a separate article so that it’s easier for you to navigate, they can all be found under Laura’s Column StreetVIEW here. This one is with Jennifer Bracewell… Image – ©Jennifer Bracewell What is your name, both real and Instagram? Jennifer Bracewell, @_jenbeezy_ on Instagram Was this the first time you participated in this exciting 24 hour project, or have you taken part in previous years as well? This was my first year. I decided to do it…
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StreetVIEW – 24HourProject Interview with Sheldon Serkin by Laura Peischl
This is the seventh of ten interviews that Laura has completed with photographers involved with the incredible 24HourProject, please see her introduction article here. We have put each interview into a separate article so that it’s easier for you to navigate, they can all be found under Laura’s Column StreetVIEW here. This one is with Sheldon Serkin… ‘10.05 am in NYC ‘The Beales’ – ©Sheldon Serkin What is your name, both real and Instagram ? Sheldon Serkin, on Instagram @shelserkin Was this the first time you participated in this exciting 24 hour project, or have you taken part in previous years as well? This was my third year…
