INFO: Photo Galleries Near San Francisco's Union Square

One of my favorite photo galleries near Union Square in San Francisco is Fraenkel Gallery. They typically show work of international stature.

There are a couple of other great photo galleries in the same building: Stephen Wirtz, Robert Koch and ModernBook.

Only a few blocks away, Gallery 291 at 291 Geary is also worth a visit.

Here's a nice list of photo galleries in the SF downtown area.

EXAMPLE: Minimalist Landscape

I enjoyed seeing the work of Chuck Kimmerle. He uses a spare, minimalist style reminiscent of Michael Kenna. It would be interesting to compare their work more closely.

EXAMPLE: Light Painting

I've always been fascinated by light painting for the camera. It seems like the essence of photography in some ways. Here's a nice tutorial on creating light circles like the ones from Dennis Calvert (left) and Dennis Smith (right) pictured below.