Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Expressions from the same place



It is good to have an opportunity to appreciate of one's work. In the exhibition currently at Voila Gallery (www.voila-art.com) in Wickford. I am witness to a turning point I have sought to achieve for many moons. I see a balance between the quiet reflective works and the "I am fascinated by the place image"; the source is consistent. It is my personal vision.
 
Once upon a time there was a question debated, is the camera making the experience for me, or is the experience itself the objective. When I made "Sunrise through the Pilings", there was something compelling, but there were also distractions begging to be included into the frame. What makes this image so important to me, was that I did not look for the answer within the frame, the image was the in the appreciation of just being there.
 
So with this experience near at hand, that we embark on the Profundo Journeys Hungary/Austria photography workshop. This trip has been many months in planning, from the travel logistics to the lessons prepared. There is something intriguing to me about this part of the world, and I am hoping to return with many images reflecting this spirituality. I hope to post images on facebook, so stay tuned!