Way of Life

Driving through the country, I often think of the days growing up on a farm in Missouri. Now that I"m older I've come to realize the values gained from that experience. There's something gained when it's over a mile to your nearest neighbor. You live a few miles on a dirt road from the pavement that is several miles from the nearest town; that might have a store.

Images reflect our moment in time, environment and attitudes. Some photographers are so committed to the environment that's what drives them to photograph. Other photographers love the joy they bring their client with family photos. As for me I simply attempt to capture the essence of nature and things to bring awareness to our hearts.

Fine Art Photography is a vehicle for the photographer to express themselves in their special way. Their photographic abilities offer a unique ways of expression. This nonverbal means of communication can become an obsession.

The obsessed photographer wakes in the morning thinking about photography. They will watch TV checking out the lighting used in the movies. They'll drive the car taking in all the forms shapes and textures  viewed from the road. They read, watch videos, attend workshops, practice and then practice some more. Then after serious study and contemplation the process repeats. Hopefully, at a different level.

I love photography; it's who I am, down to the very core of my being.
Yes, it's a preoccupation to the point of complete obsession, and there's nothing wrong with that, for me its the "Way of Life."

David is an NC based photographer. Please subscribe.

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