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The Black Lake Rainbow
I began my photography studies in High School in the 80’s. Photography meant freedom! If I had my camera, I never needed a hall pass. I studied under Sam Kimura at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He was a teacher that introduced me to the concept of photography as fine art, different from photography as documenting. Often, two very different perspectives. Every photograph ever taken documents something, moon landing or the picture you accidentally took of the inside of your pants pocket. A captivating image possesses a kind of puzzle or riddle. Maybe a blunt or subtle message. Creating a silent dialog between observer and photographer is my intent. Observing the world as it is and saving a slice to share.
I live in the Pacific Northwest in the tiny town of Glacier in the North Cascade Mountains where much of my work has been shot. I also spend time on my land in The Azores, one of the most beautiful places on the earth. I call it Disneyland for photographers. I never have a plan, there are no plans, there are only intentions. I’ve found this true over and over in life and in photography. When I “plan” to go take pictures of something, it often won’t work because of timing, light, equipment or something will foil the “plan”. When I simply only hold the intent to just observe and capture what is ready to be seen, whatever that is, that’s when I find “that” shot, the magic one you could never plan.
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Miradoro Lagoa Negra (Black Lake) - Flores Island Azores.about the photographer
I’ve always simply followed my love of taking pictures. Two simple words. Taking the time, the thought, the patience to see, really see, the world as it is in this moment. Then waiting. The pictures soon start to emerge and present themselves.I began my photography studies in High School in the 80’s. Photography meant freedom! If I had my camera, I never needed a hall pass. I studied under Sam Kimura at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He was a teacher that introduced me to the concept of photography as fine art, different from photography as documenting. Often, two very different perspectives. Every photograph ever taken documents something, moon landing or the picture you accidentally took of the inside of your pants pocket. A captivating image possesses a kind of puzzle or riddle. Maybe a blunt or subtle message. Creating a silent dialog between observer and photographer is my intent. Observing the world as it is and saving a slice to share.
I live in the Pacific Northwest in the tiny town of Glacier in the North Cascade Mountains where much of my work has been shot. I also spend time on my land in The Azores, one of the most beautiful places on the earth. I call it Disneyland for photographers. I never have a plan, there are no plans, there are only intentions. I’ve found this true over and over in life and in photography. When I “plan” to go take pictures of something, it often won’t work because of timing, light, equipment or something will foil the “plan”. When I simply only hold the intent to just observe and capture what is ready to be seen, whatever that is, that’s when I find “that” shot, the magic one you could never plan.
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