My Philosophy

My Philosophy
1 - Introduction
This essay is the first in a series of essays focused on my work.  I thought it best to start the series with a description of my philosophy in regards to art and photography.  The following essays will focus on explaining specific aspects of my work, namely how I approach and use color, form, composition, light and so on.  Each of these essays will describe the aspects of art and landscape photography that are essential to my work and therefore particularly important to me.
2 - Gear
I like great gear but I am aware that improving gear means getting better gear, not creating better art. Quite simply better gear equals better resolution, sharpness, dynamic range, stability, functions and other technical qualities.  Better gear does not equal better art or more interesting photographs.  Better knowledge of art and photography equals better art and more interesting photographs.
My artistic skills are not defined by my gear any more than a painter’s skills ar...