Honorable Mention
Sunrise On Fire
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We were staying at Rifugio Lagazuoi in the heart of the Italian Dolomites. This morning, I was the only one to get up an hour before the sunrise to shoot the blue hour. However, it was very cloudy, and there were no stars in site. But it was also very windy and a layer of the clouds were moving fast. Finally, the clouds began to clear and the sky looked like it was on fire. I was ecstatic. AUTHOR
My explorations around the world (to four of the seven continents), visiting and living with diverse peoples, and some of the most beautiful natural scenery our planet has to offer, has motivated my art.I begin with color landscapes, panoramas and portraits, utilizing the light nature offers in the moment. Many times I visualize in greyscale (black and white). The creative process of transforming a color image into greyscale is particularly exhilarating.The techniques of my greyscale images have been largely inspired by Alfred Stieglitz and Ansel Adams.
In portraiture, my preference is to capture people doing something, especially exploring the world. In landscapes natural lighting, clouds and/or water moving at different speeds, contrasting with seemingly static scenery can create interesting images. By manipulating a scene with longer exposures I seek to enhance tonal variations and complex textures transforming an interesting image into an unusual, unique and unworldly piece of art. My intent is for the viewer’s imagination to travel where ever the art piece may take them.
