August 2019^27
In my image ‘Another Day in Paradise’ which was
taken on a visit to the local zoo you’ll see a strange
human-like sorrow radiating from the scene. Without
colour around, the entire emotion is focused on
the contemplating soul far away from its natural
habitat. A familiar natural shape set against the sterile
background geometry captures observer’s attention,
doubling as a mood amplifier in the process.
An attempt to depict eternity after a loss was the
main motivator for the image ‘Perpetual Void’. The
little statue is illuminated by a narrow shaft of light
coming down from the heavens, helping it to stay
compositionally clear of its desaturated background.
MONOCHROME & LONG EXPOSURE
The marriage between monochrome and long
exposure is a match made in heaven. The
monochrome part kicks out all trappings of colour with
long exposure dissolving any dynamic distraction into
a featureless, subject enhancing backdrop. When
paired together, they will turn moving grass into a
mysterious haze and the uncooperative waves, like in
the image ‘Existential Singularity’, to an infinite, flat ice
plate. If you are searching for visual representation of
timelessness, look no further.PUT YOUR CREATIVITY TO THE TEST
My images are only an idea, a creative trigger for
the most important ingredient that no one can give
or sell – your emotions and distinct perception of the
world. It is essential to stay unique and not be caged
by the lemming mentality of current trends, regardless
of how popular they may be. Remember, the camera
is just a tool that together with that precious creative
bit inside of you, will impress and uplift the rest of us
with visions of our surroundings we didn’t expect or
imagine.ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE