Recently, I started a little self-motivated project to produce one interesting photograph a week. Like the 365, photograph a day, projects, this aims to put a little foot to the rear end of my creativity. However, I opted to do one a week, allowing me to shoot when I can during the week, and produce a finale image at the end of the week, most likely on Sunday.

2012 Photography A Week #1: The Wave

The first photograph, shown above, I call “The Wave”. This was shot along the biking paths and roads near the I-280 and 92. Shot with my Sony Alpha A77 with the Rokinon 8mm fisheye lens. Using the distortion to bend the road in interesting ways while taking advantage of the lens’ peculiar resistance to flare.

2012 Photography A Week #2: Closing In

The second image, I call “Closing In”. Using the same Sony Alpha A77 and 8mm Rokinon combo’s fisheye distortion, I brought the branches of the silhouetted tree in against the backdrop of the sunset.

One thing I’ve found is that while I like the unique way in which the fisheye introduces curvature, it is repetitive. Prompts me to consider other options for week #3.

You can check out my 2012 Photography A Week photos on Flickr, SmugMug, and 500px!