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Inferno A Visual Interpretation

April 19th, 2022

Inferno A Visual Interpretation

Visualizing old images in a new way

In light of recent events, the world might resemble more and more a real-life inferno. And so, I guess it’s only normal for some of us, in particular creatives, to wonder about what the Inferno might look like.

The other day, while browsing through some decade-old images, I came across a few snapshots that triggered the idea of capturing a visual representation of the Inferno.

Here are two examples:

The first image resembles an aerial view of fiery cliffs brightening the darkness.

Read more at: https://alinaoswald.com/2022/04/19/inferno/

The Berlin Modular Society 10 Concert

March 31st, 2022

The Berlin Modular Society 10 Concert

Responding to a Call for Submissions and using my photography for a good cause

For the past month or so, the world has responded to the Ukraine crisis, setting up donation centers, offering humanitarian help, showing off its blue-and-yellow lights in solidarity with Ukraine. And I’ve tried to do my small part–donate, promote others’ work, and photograph the blue and yellow lights in my own neighborhood.

Also, recently, while browsing the Art Jobs website, I’ve come across a call for submissions looking for photography work inspired by the Ukraine crisis. Images were to be displayed during a benefit concert–the recent Berlin Modular Society (#10) concert that took place in Berlin, Germany, on March 25. Proceeds were to go to organizations supporting Ukraine.

Hence, I went ahead and submitted three of my blue-and-yellow photographs.

Read more at: https://alinaoswald.com/2022/03/29/photo-updates-the-berlin-modular-society-10-concert/

Blue and Yellow Memories of Kyiv

March 15th, 2022

Blue and Yellow Memories of Kyiv

"Blue & Yellow - Memories of Kyiv"


It’s interesting how present events can bring back old memories. The war happening now in Ukraine and threatening other European countries has reminded me of the time I visited Kyiv.

It was June of 1981. I was still a child at the time and had no idea what the new decade, the eighties, was about to bring. I guess nobody did.

Yet, that early summer, my parents signed us up for a guided group tour through several cities of what was then the U.S.S.R.. It was one of my first longer trips abroad, and I was eager to see and learn about new places, cultures and customs, so much so that I brought along with me a tiny notebook. And so, during that trip, each night before going to sleep, I would write down every thought and memory of that day in my notebook. Recently I looked for that notebook, yet couldn’t find it anymore.

Still, some of the memories from that trip have stayed with me through the decades, somewhere in the back of my mind. Thanks to current events, those memories have resurfaced in a vivid…expected way.

Read more here: https://alinaoswald.com/2022/03/15/blue-yellow/

International Women's Day

March 8th, 2022

International Women

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today some of us celebrate women–our mothers, grandmothers, aunties, cousins, sisters, our role models, mentors, and teachers. This year, more than ever, it’s important to fight for women’s rights, for human rights, because, sadly, here, in the U.S., these rights are disappearing with each passing day.

“Human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights.”
First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton, 1995

Over the past twenty years, I’ve had the chance to interview and photograph many women activists, whose work has made a difference to better many people’s lives.

In my own life, I’ve learned early on that, especially as women, our human rights are not to be taken for granted. But I’ve also met many inspiring women, from all walks of life, willing to fight for those rights.

Many women have been my role models for all or most of my life; others, I’ve met only recently. They’ve been my inspiration, as well as my supporters. And yet, many other inspiring women, I’m yet to meet and, perhaps, photograph. Thank you to all the wonderful women in my life!

Read more at: https://alinaoswald.com/2022/03/08/international-womens-day/

Photo Contests

February 2nd, 2022

Photo Contests

A call for spring photo entries on Groundhog Day, 2022 (02/02/22)

Speaking of photo contests, this month you can submit your images to the Out Photo Showcase contest for a chance to be featured in Out IN Jersey Magazine. If this is of interest, read on for more details:

Welcome to another edition of Out Photo Showcase!

The theme for our next photo challenge is…SPRING.

Spring is in the air, but here, in the Garden State, spring is oftentimes short-lived. Hence, that’s even more reason to fully experience it—let the weak sunlight warm our faces, the breeze brush through our hair; spot snowdrops in the park or colorful tulips brightening the sidewalks; take in the rich smell of fresh garden work; rejoice and celebrate the awakening Mother Nature.

Read more at: https://alinaoswald.com/2022/02/02/spring-photo-contests/

The Zen of Colors

January 29th, 2022

Check out my latest article, The Zen of Colors, an interview with New Jersey visual artist Joe LaMattina, published in Out IN Jersey Magazine.

Out IN Jersey Magazine - new photo contest

November 29th, 2021

Out IN Jersey Magazine - new photo contest

THEME: Love/Valentine’s Day

Photo Challenge: With the upcoming Valentine’s Day in mind, capture a photograph that completes the following sentence: “You know what they say: where there is love, there is ___________”

CONTEST RULES:

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 7, 2021

CONTEST FEE: FREE TO SUBMIT!

IMAGE REQUIREMENTS:

number of images: up to THREE (3)
image file type: jpg, JPG
image file size restrictions: low-resolution (save the high-resolution file to submit in case you win) – 92 DPI, 1024 pixels on the longest side
image file name: FirstName_LastName_1.jpg FirstName_LastName_2.jpg FirstName_LastName_3.jpg
use any camera – smartphone cameras, point-and-shoot, DSLRs, mirrorless, etc.
YOU should be the OWNER of the images and you should have PERMISSION to submit the images!

Email your images to: alinaoswald@outinjersey.net

SUBJECT LINE: OIJ Feb/Mar 2022 Photo Contest

IMPORTANT: In the body of your email, for each submitted image, please include: title, caption, and an email address to be contacted.

PRIZE: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

The winner will be contacted no later than Friday, December 10. Please have your images available in high resolution, for print publication. The winner will be interviewed for the magazine. The interview will be published as a podcast, online, and as a feature, in the print issue of the magazine. EMAIL YOUR ENTRY ASAP!

Water's Soul - a Preview

October 19th, 2021

Water

A sneak preview of Water's Soul, a new giant sculpture on one of Jersey City's piers.

Read more about it in my latest post: https://alinaoswald.com/2021/10/19/waters-soul/

One Night in September

September 16th, 2021

One Night in September

Photographing the September 11 Tribute Lights on the 20th anniversary of the attacks.

World Trade Center, NYC

September 1st, 2021

World Trade Center, NYC

Walking around the World Trade Center area, in New York City, photographing the Oculus, the Freedom Tower, and the 9/11 Memorial.

 

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