joshua l smith
@4pointedstar.bsky.social
photographer • nerd • reader
"Up River Flashes"
Back in 2023, I wanted to photograph the fireworks, but not from the normal location on Chicago Street. So I found this little hole in the trees along the river. I nearly dropped my tripod into the water because the hill was steep, but I really like the uniqueness of the photos.
Back in 2023, I wanted to photograph the fireworks, but not from the normal location on Chicago Street. So I found this little hole in the trees along the river. I nearly dropped my tripod into the water because the hill was steep, but I really like the uniqueness of the photos.
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"Up River Flashes"
Back in 2023, I wanted to photograph the fireworks, but not from the normal location on Chicago Street. So I found this little hole in the trees along the river. I nearly dropped my tripod into the water because the hill was steep, but I really like the uniqueness of the photos.
Back in 2023, I wanted to photograph the fireworks, but not from the normal location on Chicago Street. So I found this little hole in the trees along the river. I nearly dropped my tripod into the water because the hill was steep, but I really like the uniqueness of the photos.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
In September, I captured photos of Kitchenware; now I'm following up with food. :)
#photography #monochrome #kitchenseries
#photography #monochrome #kitchenseries
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In September, I captured photos of Kitchenware; now I'm following up with food. :)
#photography #monochrome #kitchenseries
#photography #monochrome #kitchenseries
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Turning Colors”
I’ve taken many photos along this theme over the years – I absolutely love the strong silhouette border and pop of colors in the sunlight.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
I’ve taken many photos along this theme over the years – I absolutely love the strong silhouette border and pop of colors in the sunlight.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“Turning Colors”
I’ve taken many photos along this theme over the years – I absolutely love the strong silhouette border and pop of colors in the sunlight.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
I’ve taken many photos along this theme over the years – I absolutely love the strong silhouette border and pop of colors in the sunlight.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
“Lean Into the Morning Mist”
Sarah and I have also talked about taking a vacation down to Southern Illinois to see the natural beauty for years. By the time the trip was complete, we had hundreds of fantastic images.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
Sarah and I have also talked about taking a vacation down to Southern Illinois to see the natural beauty for years. By the time the trip was complete, we had hundreds of fantastic images.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“Lean Into the Morning Mist”
Sarah and I have also talked about taking a vacation down to Southern Illinois to see the natural beauty for years. By the time the trip was complete, we had hundreds of fantastic images.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
Sarah and I have also talked about taking a vacation down to Southern Illinois to see the natural beauty for years. By the time the trip was complete, we had hundreds of fantastic images.
#keithfrenchphotographyworkshops
#photography
#shawneenationalforest
"Spot of Color"
ECC has many locations where plants have been integrated into the buildings; rooftop gardens, between buildings, and even small court yards. As I’ve walked around looking at the architecture, the spots of nature leap out with their beauty and color.
#photography #nature #flower
ECC has many locations where plants have been integrated into the buildings; rooftop gardens, between buildings, and even small court yards. As I’ve walked around looking at the architecture, the spots of nature leap out with their beauty and color.
#photography #nature #flower
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"Spot of Color"
ECC has many locations where plants have been integrated into the buildings; rooftop gardens, between buildings, and even small court yards. As I’ve walked around looking at the architecture, the spots of nature leap out with their beauty and color.
#photography #nature #flower
ECC has many locations where plants have been integrated into the buildings; rooftop gardens, between buildings, and even small court yards. As I’ve walked around looking at the architecture, the spots of nature leap out with their beauty and color.
#photography #nature #flower
"Passing By"
One of my photographer friends has taken images that are similar to this concept; what happens if you photograph while the crossing guards close? But what if you merge traffic, train, casino boat, and crossing guard?
#photography #lighttrails #metra #lights
One of my photographer friends has taken images that are similar to this concept; what happens if you photograph while the crossing guards close? But what if you merge traffic, train, casino boat, and crossing guard?
#photography #lighttrails #metra #lights
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"Passing By"
One of my photographer friends has taken images that are similar to this concept; what happens if you photograph while the crossing guards close? But what if you merge traffic, train, casino boat, and crossing guard?
#photography #lighttrails #metra #lights
One of my photographer friends has taken images that are similar to this concept; what happens if you photograph while the crossing guards close? But what if you merge traffic, train, casino boat, and crossing guard?
#photography #lighttrails #metra #lights
October 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
October 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Neon Liquid"
I want my next photo to be better than the last image; a better composition or representation, or maybe a different, unique view. So, what if I took my idea from holiday lights – spinning the camera during the photo – and tried it during a longer exposure of fireworks?
#photography
I want my next photo to be better than the last image; a better composition or representation, or maybe a different, unique view. So, what if I took my idea from holiday lights – spinning the camera during the photo – and tried it during a longer exposure of fireworks?
#photography
October 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"Neon Liquid"
I want my next photo to be better than the last image; a better composition or representation, or maybe a different, unique view. So, what if I took my idea from holiday lights – spinning the camera during the photo – and tried it during a longer exposure of fireworks?
#photography
I want my next photo to be better than the last image; a better composition or representation, or maybe a different, unique view. So, what if I took my idea from holiday lights – spinning the camera during the photo – and tried it during a longer exposure of fireworks?
#photography
"A New Day"
At this particular corner at the southwest corner of Herrick Forest Preserve, there are two trees standing alone. They’re not full, in fact that they’re kinda odd, but they make fantastic silhouettes against the pre-dawn hues of the late summer.
#photography #sunrise #silhouette
At this particular corner at the southwest corner of Herrick Forest Preserve, there are two trees standing alone. They’re not full, in fact that they’re kinda odd, but they make fantastic silhouettes against the pre-dawn hues of the late summer.
#photography #sunrise #silhouette
October 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
"A New Day"
At this particular corner at the southwest corner of Herrick Forest Preserve, there are two trees standing alone. They’re not full, in fact that they’re kinda odd, but they make fantastic silhouettes against the pre-dawn hues of the late summer.
#photography #sunrise #silhouette
At this particular corner at the southwest corner of Herrick Forest Preserve, there are two trees standing alone. They’re not full, in fact that they’re kinda odd, but they make fantastic silhouettes against the pre-dawn hues of the late summer.
#photography #sunrise #silhouette
October 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
“Sunrise Sparkle”
There’s a bit of a story behind this photo:
In late August and early September, the sun is at the exact correct spot for wonderful sunrise photos on my drive into work. A couple of days before this photo, the mixture of sunrise and fog was perfect.
#photography #sunrise #story
There’s a bit of a story behind this photo:
In late August and early September, the sun is at the exact correct spot for wonderful sunrise photos on my drive into work. A couple of days before this photo, the mixture of sunrise and fog was perfect.
#photography #sunrise #story
October 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
“Sunrise Sparkle”
There’s a bit of a story behind this photo:
In late August and early September, the sun is at the exact correct spot for wonderful sunrise photos on my drive into work. A couple of days before this photo, the mixture of sunrise and fog was perfect.
#photography #sunrise #story
There’s a bit of a story behind this photo:
In late August and early September, the sun is at the exact correct spot for wonderful sunrise photos on my drive into work. A couple of days before this photo, the mixture of sunrise and fog was perfect.
#photography #sunrise #story
October 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"Blended With Nature"
While the House of Worship is visible from a distance, the grounds are equally impressive, but really only visible when you are walking around the building. The immaculate gardens are gorgeous & incredible, an astounding ongoing task for the staff of the House of Worship.
While the House of Worship is visible from a distance, the grounds are equally impressive, but really only visible when you are walking around the building. The immaculate gardens are gorgeous & incredible, an astounding ongoing task for the staff of the House of Worship.
October 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"Blended With Nature"
While the House of Worship is visible from a distance, the grounds are equally impressive, but really only visible when you are walking around the building. The immaculate gardens are gorgeous & incredible, an astounding ongoing task for the staff of the House of Worship.
While the House of Worship is visible from a distance, the grounds are equally impressive, but really only visible when you are walking around the building. The immaculate gardens are gorgeous & incredible, an astounding ongoing task for the staff of the House of Worship.
October 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
October 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“Shadows, Lines, Reflections”
This may be my favorite of the Lotus abstracts; I love the contrast between the shadows and glimmers of reflected sunlight.
#photography #carshow #Lotus #yellow #auto
This may be my favorite of the Lotus abstracts; I love the contrast between the shadows and glimmers of reflected sunlight.
#photography #carshow #Lotus #yellow #auto
October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Shadows, Lines, Reflections”
This may be my favorite of the Lotus abstracts; I love the contrast between the shadows and glimmers of reflected sunlight.
#photography #carshow #Lotus #yellow #auto
This may be my favorite of the Lotus abstracts; I love the contrast between the shadows and glimmers of reflected sunlight.
#photography #carshow #Lotus #yellow #auto
October 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Floral Sunlight"
There is something mystical about the weather worn, end of season flowers lit by the rising sun, almost magical.
#photography #nature #sunrise #flowers #sunlit
There is something mystical about the weather worn, end of season flowers lit by the rising sun, almost magical.
#photography #nature #sunrise #flowers #sunlit
October 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"Floral Sunlight"
There is something mystical about the weather worn, end of season flowers lit by the rising sun, almost magical.
#photography #nature #sunrise #flowers #sunlit
There is something mystical about the weather worn, end of season flowers lit by the rising sun, almost magical.
#photography #nature #sunrise #flowers #sunlit
“Cars & Wires”
– Blue Line Photo Walk, Trains
#photography #monochrome #streetphotography #CTA #blueline
– Blue Line Photo Walk, Trains
#photography #monochrome #streetphotography #CTA #blueline
October 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
“Cars & Wires”
– Blue Line Photo Walk, Trains
#photography #monochrome #streetphotography #CTA #blueline
– Blue Line Photo Walk, Trains
#photography #monochrome #streetphotography #CTA #blueline
October 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
October 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM