Lewis Hine, the great American sociologist and photographer once said, “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t need to lug around a camera.”
Wherever I go, wherever I have been, it has always been with a curious and searching eye. Explore the colors, lines, forms and patterns. How does the scene make me feel? My images span a variety of subjects and styles. Most of my work entails landsc
apes, nature and wildlife. I capture scenes from interesting vantage points and present them in a way that will hopefully stoke an emotional response from the viewer. Often, I am working with just the fringes of light (as well as the precipice of a cliff). I want the observer to use their imagination as to what time of day it is or what it is they might be seeing. Textures, colors, patterns, lines and shapes all find their way into my images to form the basis of a pleasing composition. I present the extraordinary out of something others might see as ordinary. I am a passionate observer of the world intent on creating beautiful and thought provoking images. Images are captured using high resolution cameras, both film and digital. “Developing” the digital images includes the same corrections employed for film including exposure and color balance, tonal range, removal of sensor dust or artifacts and print sharpening. Panoramic images will sometimes be comprised of several component images which have been stitched together to form the basis of the overall picture. I print all of my gallery style images using Epson professional printers including Models 7900 and R3000. These printers use UltraChrome and K3 inks allowing for a print life well in excess of 100 years (assuming proper care and protection of the print). All finishing materials, including paper and matting, are acid-free to provide the greatest level of protection of the print. Other finishes, including acrylic or metal are also available and provide similar archival qualities. So step back and enjoy the view.
