The subject matter I wanted to investigate photographically and emotionally was such that it lent itself to the bare essentials of composition: light, line, and texture. The interplay of these elements combine to produce infinite possibilities for the photographic artist to examine and analyze, seeking out the "poorer quarters" of what surrounds us constantly, and pulling out a poignant perspective on the seemingly mundane. The secret, metaphoric compositions lay before us all if we take the time to stop, and look, and think, and feel. Unfortunately time is such a precious commodity that few people invest it in simplicities. The brief click of a cameras shutter can capture a depth of thought that causes one to stop and ponder many thoughts as the print hanging on the wall is studied in detail. It's not just what is included in the surrounding frame and glass but what is intentionally excluded: the objects of distraction and confusion. I seek to re-examine the world surrounding me and seek to learn from the subtle details and lessons secretly hidden in light, line, and texture.
(read less)The subject matter I wanted to investigate photographically and emotionally was such that it lent itself to the bare essentials of composition: light, line, and texture. The interplay of these elements combine to produce infinite possibilities for the photographic artist to examine and analyze, seeking out the "poorer quarters" of what surrounds us constantly, and pulling out a poignant perspective on the seemingly mundane. The secret, metaphoric compositions lay before us all if we take the...
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