“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” — Ansel Adams

Joseph Balson

Album Published August 18, 2019

Birds (19 new items)

See more in Birds

Album Published August 18, 2019

Wildlife (6 new items)

Album Published August 18, 2019

Nature close up (1 new item)

Album Published August 18, 2019

Insects (1 new item)

See more in Insects, Macro

Album Published August 16, 2019

Insects (9 new items)

See more in Insects, Macro

Album Published August 15, 2019

Birds (1 new item)

See more in Birds

Album Published August 15, 2019

Leaves (1 new item)

Album Published August 15, 2019

Nature close up (7 new items)

Album Published August 15, 2019

Black and white still life (1 new item)

Some things I see and shoot in black and white

See more in Black and white still life

Album Published August 15, 2019

Flowers (2 new items)

See more in flowers

Album Published August 13, 2019

Color Still life (1 new item)

Album Published August 13, 2019

Insects (7 new items)

See more in Insects, Macro

Album Published August 13, 2019

Flowers (1 new item)

See more in flowers

Album Published August 13, 2019

Nature close up (4 new items)

Album Published August 13, 2019

Abstract (4 new items)

Album Published August 13, 2019

Leaves (1 new item)

Album Published August 11, 2019

Nikon D200 shots (19 new items)

Album Published August 11, 2019

Architecture (1 new item)

Album Published August 11, 2019

Color Still life (2 new items)

Album Published August 11, 2019

Abstract (2 new items)

Album Published August 11, 2019

Flowers (2 new items)

See more in flowers

Album Published August 11, 2019

Black and white urban landscape (1 new item)

Album Published August 11, 2019

Nature close up (5 new items)

Album Published August 11, 2019

Color Landscapes (5 new items)

See more in Color landscapes

Album Published August 11, 2019

Leaves (3 new items)

Album Published August 9, 2019

Insects (9 new items)

See more in Insects, Macro

Album Published August 8, 2019

Insects (27 new items)

See more in Insects, Macro

Album Published August 8, 2019

Flowers (1 new item)

See more in flowers

Album Published August 8, 2019

Nature close up (3 new items)

Album Published August 8, 2019

Abstract (3 new items)

Essay Published July 31, 2019

Old but still good: Sigma APO macro 180mm f/3.5D EX IF HSM for Nikon

This macro telephoto lens appeared in march 2001 on Sigma website, almost 20 years ago. It is a robust and well built macro lens with a minimum focusing distance of 46cm for a 1:1 ratio. I bought mine used in perfect condition, boxed with the pouch… Read more

See more in Gear, Insects, Macro

Album Published July 31, 2019

Photos for essays

Album Published July 30, 2019

Insects (19 new items)

See more in Insects, Macro

Album Published July 29, 2019

Birds (7 new items)

See more in Birds

Album Published July 29, 2019

Nature close up (2 new items)

Album Published July 29, 2019

Wildlife (1 new item)

Album Published July 29, 2019

Flowers (3 new items)

See more in flowers

Album Published July 29, 2019

Leaves (1 new item)

Album Published July 29, 2019

Black and white landscapes (1 new item)

See more in Black and white landscapes

View timeline by month

Featured albums

Nightmares

A series of studio self portraits.
Self Portraits

Black and white self portrait taken in my studio.
Muses

Inspire me
Maelle

Featured essays

Into my Darkness

I am an autistic photographer, battling depression at some degree for ages, and what actually now feels like all my life. Read more
Scars

A conceptual poetry and photography book. Read more
Doom

Won People's Choice in Black and White mountain Photo Challenge. June, 2016. Viewbug. Read more
Moments in Time: Corsica

Corsica. A small island in the Mediterranean Sea, also known as the "Isle of Beauty", that is like a miniature continent with incredible geographical diversity. Most people see the sun, the turquoise waters, the beautiful beaches and gorgeous mountains… Read more
Shooting the Nikon D200 in 2019

The D200 is a camera I always loved. At the time it came out, it was a hell of a camera for the price Nikon asked. Shooting it in 2019 is still a pleasant experience. Read more
Old but still good: Sigma APO macro 180mm f/3.5D EX IF HSM for Nikon

This macro telephoto lens appeared in march 2001 on Sigma website, almost 20 years ago. It is a robust and well built macro lens with a minimum focusing distance of 46cm for a 1:1 ratio. I bought mine used in perfect condition, boxed with the pouch… Read more
Jo

No hesitation, this is my favorite self portrait. Won Contest Finalist in Black and White Portraits Photo Contest. May, 2017. Viewbug. Won People's Choice in Black and White Portraits Photo Challenge. December, 2016. Viewbug. Won Contest Finalist in… Read more

Links