Perhaps, because much of my work tends towards realism, my photographs often are described as traditional. In fact, many of my primary influences come from the writings and works of Adams, Sexton, Weston, and Strand, to name a few.
My real interest is to create images that capture timeless moments in the landscape.The less obvious lessons of nature interest me the most. My photographs are most successful I believe, when they not only show beauty, but evoke a sense of wonder and mystery. I like my photographs to give a feeling of looking at a hidden world we don't normally see.
Nature offers infinity of views and changing light. There are great photographs waiting to be found everywhere, everyday. But they are almost never to be found easily. It takes the vision of an artist, along with the persistence of a hunter, to find a great photograph in nature.
For me, photography is self-taught. I work in black-and-white because it concentrates on light, form and texture; leaving reality and content to the viewer's imagination.I take great care and pride in presenting my work. Each negative is printed by hand.I use fiber-based paper because its high silver content produces the widest range of tones from total black to pure white.The final print is toned to add new depth and life to the image. This has the added benefit of making the photograph less vulnerable to pollution and oxidation over the years.
