It was about three years ago I visited Japan for a photo adventure. I was taking a walk past this bamboo grove on a decidedly dark and gloomy day. The light was quite flat. The undergrowth was dark and full of shadows. What caught my eye was the different colors of the leaves — from … Continue reading Light on the leaves
Given that we live in a world that is so intensely photographed, we have to think about photography as interpretive. And that is why often go back to this observation from the legendary photographer, Ansel Adams. “The negative is comparable to the composer’s score and the print to its performance. Each performance differs in subtle … Continue reading Dunes of Death Valley: a very personal interpretation
I was quite captivated by the cows walking and grazing in the snow. There is but a hint of grass peeking out from under the snow, but then cows are nothing but specks themselves. These mundane snowscapes are my happy place. Continue reading Till the cows come home
I have been to Iceland many times and each time, I am a different photographer, and find myself making images that are different. Over the past five years, if my idea of what I want in a photograph has evolved, so has my post-processing technique. In 2016, I went to Iceland with two Leica cameras … Continue reading Iceland in Monochrome
It is hard to get the maestro in front of the camera. And even when you, it is virtually impossible to get him to stop and laugh. Great human, a great artist, and a true friend – I so appreciate you Chris & what you have taught me! Continue reading Chris Michel, in front of the camera
