Manuel Palacios - The Relationship Between Photographic Art and Science

<p>Welcome to episode 168 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.</p> <p>This week's episode features a landscape photographer and scientist hailing from upstate New York - <a href='https://www.zone3photo.com/'>Manuel Palacios</a>. Manuel has a wonderful body of landscape photography work on his website and I have always appreciated his <a href='https://www.instagram.com/zone3photo/'>Instagram feed</a>.</p> <p>For the past several years, Manuel has spent countless days and nights wandering around and basking in the beauty of the Adirondack State Park in New York, a subject he considers to be his muse.</p> <p>Manuel and I discuss some interesting topics, including:</p> <ul><li>His obsession with the Adirondacks.</li> <li>How he shoots with intent and how he has "conversations" with the landscape.</li> <li>The relationship between science and art.</li> <li>Storytelling through landscape photography.</li> <li>The advantages of photographing in your backyard.</li> <li>Various breakthroughs he has had as an artist.</li> <li>... and more!</li> </ul> <p>Over on Patreon this week, Manuel shared his thoughts about COVID-19 from a scientist's perspective.</p> <p>I hope you enjoy our conversations!</p> <p>Here are the people that Manuel recommended for the podcast: 1. <a href='https://benjaminwilliamson.photoshelter.com/index'>Benjamin Williamson</a>.</p> <p>2. <a href='https://robertrodriguezjr.com/'>Robert Rodriguez Jr</a>.</p> <p>3. <a href='http://www.finnhopson.com/'>Finn Hopson</a>.</p> <p>4. <a href='https://www.joshlowephotography.com/'>Josh Lowe</a>.</p> <p>5. <a href='https://www.niknaganephotography.com/'>Nikhil Nagane</a>.</p> <p>Other items mentioned on the show:</p> <p>1. <a href='https://www.gary-randall.com/product/2020-kenai-peninsula-alaska-photography-tour/'>Gary Randall Alaska Workshop</a>.</p> <p>I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via <a href='http://www.instagram.com/MattPaynePhoto'>Instagram</a>, <a href='http://www.facebook.com