Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Here's my "Artist's Statement" California landscapes are diverse and unique. Instead of highlighting the more majestic views, such as giant sequoias or the mountains of Yosemite, in this project I present a more intimate look at California's natural world: images from my visions which often offer a hint of mystery. This is all California, from the high desert to the coastal scenes; from the alien-looking Joshua Trees to human habitats being reclaimed by mother nature. The images make use of negative space to give a presence, and sometimes use Chinese calligraphy to balance the overall feel. http://www.dragonsgate.net/pub/richard/PICS/AnotherCalifornia And In this project, I hope to capture the disappearing diverse Salton Sea area, including some of the remaining inhibitants. Photos from even 5-10 years ago show that evidence of human habitation is swiftly disappearing along with the dying fish and bird populations. While it is a dying world, I aim to capture the beauty found even under these conditions. http://www.dragonsgate.net/pub/richard/PICS/Evanescence -- // richard m: richard @imagecraft.com // portfolio: <http://www.dragonsgate.net/pub/richard/PICS/AnotherCalifornia> blog: http://rfman.wordpress.com // book: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/745963