MY PORTFOLIOS
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FINE-ART
People ask me what type of photography I enjoy. I usually respond with 'fine art'. They then ask "What is 'fine-art'?" Great question. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as "creative art, especially visual art whose products are to be appreciated primarily or solely for their imaginative, aesthetic, or intellectual content". Further, its primary purpose is to evoke emotions and to communicate an idea or message to the viewer. Fine art is meant to be appreciated for its beauty and its ability to convey complex ideas, emotions, or experiences. It is often characterized by a high degree of technical skill, attention to detail, and an emphasis on beauty and harmony. It can be realistic or not, but it always tries to create a sense of harmony and balance in the way it looks.
In my search for fine art photography, I seek images that tickle the imagination. It may take you a moment or two to understand what you're seeing. Perhaps a bit mysterious, enigmatic, even haunting? Hopefully they even evoke an emotion. I hope you enjoy them.
These ghostly images reminded me of the tale of the Roman soldiers that mysteriously disappeared while defending Hadrian's wall in second century England-Scotland. Spooky. This amazing photo won an award and was published in Black & White Magazine, February 2022.
EVOCATIVE FACES
I pretty much avoided photographing people until I met the famous photographer and teacher Sam Abel. He taught me the fine art of street photography. And I discovered the fun, and challenges, of photographing people.
These smiling faces always still make me laugh. Mazatlan 2024
A perfectly dressed gentleman with his phone and espresso. Rome 2023
Seattle Knights performance, Ren Faire, Langley WA 2024
These smiling faces always still make me laugh. Mazatlan 2024
SEASCAPES
I live on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest, one of the most beautiful places on our incredibly beautiful planet. So I've been fortunate to have been able to capture captivating seascapes, many right here on Whidbey Island and able to travel to other equally dramatic and beautiful places.
LANDSCAPES
I moved from Wisconsin to the Pacific Northwest in 1988. I was completely taken by the mountains, especially the volcanoes. I made it a goal to climb all five in my first year living in Washington. Well... four out of five is still pretty good!
Sunrise at 8,000 feet in the Canadian Rockies. Started hiking at 3 AM. It was cold. Bears were moving into hibernation. Fresh mountain snow overnight and heavy frost. I yelled across the lake for Maxum, my guide and climb partner, to stand still for a very long exposure. I titled it 'Reflections' not only because of the mountains reflected on the water but I also imagined myself standing were Maxum is, staring at the awesome peaks and reflecting on my father's death just weeks before.
Sunrise at 8,000 feet in the Canadian Rockies. Started hiking at 3 AM. It was cold. Bears were moving into hibernation. Fresh mountain snow overnight and heavy frost. I yelled across the lake for Maxum, my guide and climb partner, to stand still for a very long exposure. I titled it 'Reflections' not only because of the mountains reflected on the water but I also imagined myself standing were Maxum is, staring at the awesome peaks and reflecting on my father's death just weeks before.