Ornithologie (Naturhistorische Sammlungen)

Posted on 31/01/201401/02/2014 by Tobias M. Schiel

Once in the museum, even animals turn into objects. Should you like to read about the role of photography in establishing objectivity here is book I can recommend: Lorraine Daston and Peter Galison, Objectivity.

20 thoughts on “Ornithologie (Naturhistorische Sammlungen)”

vastlycurious.com 09/02/201402:40 Reply

What a great day you had here! Wonderful! Magical Tobias!
1. tms 09/02/201413:39
  
  Kind of magical is how it felt… Thanks for the observation!
2. vastlycurious.com 09/02/201419:41
  
  Anytime Tobias : )
atwistedpair 09/02/201400:30 Reply

In terms of abstract composition, your #325-041 in the Ornithologie series arouses in me a great deal of envy. Beautiful.
1. tms 09/02/201413:41
  
  You were one of the first to comment on this blog, and you are still visiting. Thank you so much…!
sustainabilitea 01/02/201421:15 Reply

All lovely, dramatic shots. I like the way you included angles in various ways contrasting with the softer, feathery shape of the bird.

janet
1. tms 01/02/201421:45
  
  Thanks, Janet! I sort of needed the angles to show these pictures are form a museum…
Chris Breebaart 01/02/201419:18 Reply

Great composition as always and creative use of the ‘bird’ to link them!
1. tms 01/02/201421:44
  
  Thank you, Chris – I am glad these seem to work!
2. Chris Breebaart 01/02/201421:52
  
  They do!
oneobserving 01/02/201416:13 Reply

How do you do it – You always come up with the most interesting, unique interpretations of the photo challenges. I am amazed. These are stunning.
-Patricia
1. tms 01/02/201422:35
  
  That’s a very nice thing to say, Patricia! Thanks, and … I try to do my best.
Why?Matters! 01/02/201415:32 Reply

It is fun to follow you. Great shots!
1. tms 01/02/201415:43
  
  Thanks!
Vonn Scott Bair 01/02/201408:19 Reply

Good Evening: Good work. How did you take/process the pictures, esp. the top one? Vonn Scott Bair
1. tms 01/02/201408:42
  
  Thank you! All pictures were taken with TMax 400 Film (I had to use a tripod in the museum). I over-exposed the bright background by 1,5 to 2 stops and counter-checked on the bird to make sure it would not be underexposed by much more than 2 steps. I do not own a spot meter, so there is always a bit guessing involved. Later, I have the films developed with TMax developer and the scan them, usually just removing dust and the blur that comes with the scanning process. I almost never change brightness, contrast, and only crop the image very occasionally. I hope this answers your question… Cheers, Tobias
kriztyne 01/02/201402:00 Reply

awesome shots!
1. tms 01/02/201407:18
  
  Thank you!
Daniel Sparling 31/01/201422:54 Reply

I really like the shadow picture.
1. tms 01/02/201407:18
  
  I am glad you do. Thanks, Daniel!