My recent post, Art and Rebellion, drew some impassioned responses from several readers, both on and off the blog. Several responders took offense to my thoughts on found beauty and its artistic merit. The theme for the post, however, was not the value of found beauty but the idea that producing beautiful images is considered [...]
“… try for that other world, the real world, where orphans burn orphans and nothing is more difficult to discover than a simple fact. And with that pride of the artist, you must blow against the wall of every power that exists, the small trumpet of your defiance.” (Norman Mailer) It appears I have committed [...]
In my book Creative Landscape Photography, I introduce a framework for creative image-making relying on six phases. The premise is that all images begin with a Concept: a nebulous, amorphous “trigger” that sets the creative process in motion. The concept may be a thought, an emotion, a response, or a sensation that the artist experiences [...]
What do you wish to know about my images? Know that they were conceived in moments of peace — at times joyous, at times melancholy — in the most sublime of places, and most often in solitude. Know that they were made in silence, and that their making was not hurried or rushed. Know that [...]
This stream of consciousness was inspired by several recent conversations, readings, and wanderings. Portions of it may be recognized by those participating in said conversations and to them I am grateful for the thoughts and inspiration. ~~~ It’s not about photography. It’s not about art. It’s about living the life. Then again, they are one [...]
According to recent news, world human population is now at approximately 7,000,000,000, roughly twice what it was when I was born. By chance, I have had the privilege of always living within close proximity to natural places, and I learned to appreciate the benefits of solitude and peace from an early age. These places of [...]
I’m teaching more these days. I find it increasingly important. There were times when photographers studied, practiced or even apprenticed for years before venturing to create their own work. Today, photographers are created as early as when a package is delivered to their door. It occurrs to me that one could get a better education [...]
When asked about creativity and some of the less-than-obvious choices I made along my journey, I often tell the story of my education. I entered school almost immediately after being discharged from the military, facing a different and unfamiliar world filled with as much fear and frustration as opportunity and beauty. At the time, though, [...]
Celebrate the present through inspiring people in their prime. For advice on how to best spend your years, though, seek the wisdom of the elders and ask them about their regrets. (Inspired by blog post from Gary Crabbe)
Digital printing technology is now within the grasp of every photographer. In most aspects, digital prints now exceed what was previously possible using traditional processes. Indeed, the vast majority of prints exhibited and sold today are produced digitally. The array of creative options available is almost overwhelming: from a variety of giclee’ and chromogenic printing [...]
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