BUDDING Limestone Coast photographers are being encouraged to pick up a camera and “get clicking” by a self-taught talent whose reputation continues to build.
Tim Rosenthal continues to capture attention with his diverse array of works, most recently attracting strong feedback from his photograph of Centenary Tower under green light.
After being introduced to photography in 1986, Mr Rosenthal he was intrigued with the hobby and set out to teach himself.
“I had no idea what I was doing so I went and bought books on it and taught myself on how to do correct composition and all of the basic photography things,” Mr Rosenthal said.
“Back then you had to learn the basics of exposure and how to make proper exposure, as well as things like correct composition and the basics which are still important to know to this day.”
Having taken thousands of photographs since, Mr Rosenthal said it was now second nature when taking photographs.
“When people go out and take photographs they should not have to think about how they are using the camera,” he said.
“It should be second nature to them, which is important to get right at the start of learning photography.”
Following a case of arthritis, Mr Rosenthal had to stop work, which is where he developed his skills.
“I had to stop working so I needed something to do,” he said.
“That is when I got back into photography the most and I started learning the digital side of it.
“My first camera that I ever used I used until it broke, which was around when digital was coming through.”
Mr Rosenthal said it was then he started to photograph the Limestone Coast.
“There are so many beautiful areas around here and I love doing photography because it brings joy to other people, which I think is the best bit about it,” he said.
“It is the other people’s reactions that I love and especially young people who are just learning as I enjoy teaching them and helping them.
“I also enjoy bringing out the best in people from their environment, not in a studio but at the beach or in nature.”
Ms Rosenthal said the natural landscape was also a great way to enjoy the hobby.
“Here we are so close to so many natural phenomenons and different options,” the photographer said.
“Which is also great because there are so many different aspects to photography such as lighting.
“I usually try and work at either dawn or dusk to get the best lighting despite it being cold at times it is always good to sit back and enjoy the moment regardless.”
Mr Rosenthal said budding photographers should not worry about the most expensive and up to date cameras, but instead focus on the artistic aspect of photography.
“People should use whichever camera they have and get the most out of it,” he said.
“They already have it and understand how it works and people cannot just point and click to get the photograph.
“They should be creative with the photographs and when they are printed put them in a nice frame to complement them more.”
