Drifting [a Place of SOLACE...]

Posted by Dame Peters on March 26, 2012

Growing up in the East End of the island (Tortola, British Virgin Islands) by the water side, a boat, dingy, surfboard or something else that floats was always close by…for fishing, short trips to Red Rock (a formation of rocks and reef in the middle of the ocean, about a half of a mile from land) to collect whelks and conch or just to sail around with friends. We learned so much about the sea world in those days just by spending so many of our daily hours in the sea.

Cherished memories!

[a Place of SOLACE]

Location: East End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

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Beach Photo Contest: My Entry

Posted by Dame Peters on February 24, 2012

During the week, a local media house launched an online contest called the “Beach Photo Contest”. Entries started rolling in and so many beautiful photos of the paradise I call home were now on display for the world to see. I was excited and although I was late, I decided to share my work, not just as an entry into the contest, but I wanted to share my captures of our Virgin Islands beauty. Take a moment to view my photo and if you like it, click “LIKE” on it as your vote on Facebook.

Photo Description:

THE GOLDEN HOUR: “There is a moment in everyday when the sun and the ocean creates a golden path in the sand just for the lovers to stroll…the golden hour. Its God’s gift to us everyday. Don’t waste it.”

Location:

Long Bay Beach, Long Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

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Thing Called Love [Wedding Photo]

Posted by Dame Peters on February 9, 2012

Thing Called Love, a photo by prodigyXphotog on Flickr.

Via Flickr:

…and as I join you two as one…oh what a wonderful wedding

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Sky Canvas [a ColorFUL world...]

Posted by Dame Peters on February 9, 2012

One of the greatest benefits of living 100 feet from the ocean in the east of the island is that I see some of the most spectacular sunrises, once I get up early enough. I hope you enjoy this colorful chemical sunrise.

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Self Destruction [a ColorLESS world...]

Posted by Dame Peters on February 7, 2012

This photo is the first in my album “a ColorLESS world…” and hopefully invokes emotions that you will share in the comments section. Let me know how this photos and caption makes you feel. Is this a place of solace or a means to an end?

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"Self Destruction" by Dame Peters

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A Photographer’s Approach: At The Club

Posted by Dame Peters on September 15, 2011

He walks over to the sexy lady in the club, while checking out her back lighting and bopping his head to the music. Oh how he wants to drop her aperture real low and adjust her ISO. He’s taking his cool time though, walking smooth on his slow shutter swag. He walks up to her and gets straight to the point, as he whispers in her ear, “Hi, you’re beautiful. I have a 70-200mm, lets get outta here”.

Her face turns red as she blushes but she decided to adjust the white balance of the conversation with her reply, “I heard you only have a 50mm”. Surprised and outwitted, he decides to take it up a notch and show her the goods. Out of nowhere, and a very bold move, he whips out his Canon….5D Mark III. She’s impressed and says with a smile, “Mmmm, very nice piece of equipment”. He smiles cunningly and replies, “Wait till you feel its release action, you will enjoy its focus points, oh and I shoot full manual”.

A worried look came over her face and she looks around the club, while she ponders, “Full manual? That could cause some trouble”. But she doesn’t often see a Mark III at the club or anywhere else for that matter. She would be the envy of her girlfriends, who have only seen 7D’s. A light bulb goes off in her head as she figures out what to do. She looks back at him with a confident look, pulls out a rain-sleeve from her purse and says, “Let’s get outta here”. ~~ To Be Continued!

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My New Love: A Photography Parody

Posted by Dame Peters on September 12, 2011

Photo: "FREEDOM OF COLOR" by Dame Peters

We met at Crown Bay in St. Thomas during carnival. I must admit that I was a bit skeptical and I even called my friend Budd for advice. He said, “yes, I know her, she’s worth it, go for it”. I decided, well, its worth a shot.

We had our first date at the Carnival Village in St. Thomas and then we hit the Rise & Shine J’ouvert the next morning. During the weekend, we spent the entire Saturday together watching the Adults Parade. I even introduced her to my friends Will, Lu, Rick, Budd and Jo who we hung out with during the parade. We really hit it off.

We did have a couple of misunderstandings along the way. A few times I had to step away to recompose but then we were fine. We were hand in hand the entire time and we got closer and closer with every moment. The passion grew strong and I decided she must come home to Tortola with me.

We have been inseparable. We’ve been to the beach together, spent time with the Queen’s from the Miss Caribbean World show and even watched the show together. We went to see the boats from the Poker Run and then enjoyed a saturday night of Jazz at the college one weekend.

She doesn’t like when I carry her around like a prize, but she is my most valuable and precious asset. I even take her to work with me and have introduced her to my mom.

I think I’m in love. She’s the one…she must be. My hands fit around her curves like they were made to be there.

That’s it for me, I’m done with the game. No more playing the field.

My new Canon EF 50mm f1.4 Camera Lens is my new love She completes me (lol).

Forever together firing shots like we’re mercenaries.

Photography for life; Canon ’til death (hahaha)

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Festival Thru An iPhone

Posted by Dame Peters on September 4, 2011

Festival Thru An iPhone, a photo by prodigyXphotog on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
While shooting this local Virgin Islands emancipation festival parade, I spotted a guy recording a troop’s performance on his iPhone and I thought, how cool it will be to shoot the troop within his iphone. This shot took about 6 to 8 tries before getting what I wanted. Getting the precise DOF that I wanted coupled with the guy constantly moving his hand around (he didn’t know I was behind him getting this shot) required a few tries.

At the end I was very happy with the results and the guy was blown away when I finally let him know that I was there and showed him the photo in my view finder.

Hope you like it.

Artist: Dame Peters

Secret To Great Photography

Posted by Dame Peters on September 1, 2011

"Full Moon Rising 2" by Dame Peters

I’ve been asked many times to reveal my secret in photography that allows me to capture such amazing scenery. I even had a friend comment on one of my landscape photos on my Facebook Fan Page jokingly saying that I somehow am able to manipulate nature itself and fix it into a perfect scene. I think he watched that Bruce Almighty movie one time too many (lol).

What is my secret? Well, as far as my conscious thoughts go, I have no secrets. Is my subconscious somehow keeping a secret from me that gives me an upper-hand in capturing amazing photos? Hmmm When heading out with my camera, I create no expectations in my mind but I remain positive that nature’s art will inspire me and provide me with unique scenes to capture. I suppose this may all be in reference to that special “eye for photography” that people continually try to convince me that I have. There are times I have driven past an area without even considering taking a photo of it. Then, there may be one day when the conditions of that area are in a particular state that sparks some type of emotion and interest in me to capture it.

"V.I. We Love" by Dame Peters

This happens very often, which usually results in an emergency stop and a quick reverse, if I am indeed driving. All of the photos in this post are results of this. None of them are locations that I have scouted before.

I find that my ability to be very patient and appreciative of nature’s unique ways, allows for my unique captures. If you have ever watched a sunset, you would notice the amazing color transformation of the sky within a time span of just a few minutes. I have seen the clouds during a sunset turn completely purple, which lasted about 5 minutes before they returned to white. Just recently, I was shooting a sunset and it was the usual yellowish and brownish colors and as I was leaving the area, all of the clouds in the sky turned a shade of red, then purple. It was incredible but lasted just two or 3 minutes. Nature gives us such amazing artwork and allows a limited time to capture it and make it last.

Maybe my secret involves a spiritual connection? That may be an entirely different topic, but I do feel that God gifts us with talents to serve his purposes on earth. Maybe God has gifted me that special eye and talent for photography to share his unique world and works with the masses. Well if that’s the case, I will continue to capture God’s artwork of nature and share with you so you can be blessed. Please remember to share with a friend too

"The Golden Hour" by Dame Peters

Her Precious Little Face

Posted by Dame Peters on August 30, 2011

Precious Face, a photo by prodigyXphotog on Flickr.

The precious face of a young student who is unhappy that the school day has ended. Because she wants to play with her friends? Well, maybe, but she really likes to learn new things. She is the prodigy of the Prodigy X my daughter.

When I started shooting DSLR, my Point & Shoot digital camera was handed down to her and like me, she has always had a fascination with taking pictures. At the end of the day, there would be 20 pictures of her feet, 35 self portraits maybe 15 or so of the back of my head.

My Daughter Helping Me Capture the Super Full Moon | March 2011 (Blackberry Photo)

I recall the first wedding I ever shot, when I told her I was leaving to shoot it, she turned and gave me a thumbs up and said, “Well, do a good job”.

She has gone on many journeys with me in photography and has been by my side during many of my captures. In fact, she assisted me in shooting the Super Full Moon in March this year.

At six years old, she wanted to learn the DSLR and night photography…oh well, why not.