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On Maintaining Artistic Relevance

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Nature photography has been my longest running passion. Not my strongest passion. That claim belongs to my wife and family. But, I started photographing western lands and wildlife when I was thirteen, and 67 years later I still do that, though my approach is changing. This change is driven by both necessity and opportunity. At 80, I can still handle an all-day hike. But, I … [Read more...]

Finding My Vision

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One would say the nature of photography is capturing the light of the subject. For myself, it’s more… From the time I got my hands on a video camera, I always liked the idea of composing a scene for the world to see through my visual perspective. Angles and movement at the time were of more the focus than anything else. These were all calculated between the moments of press … [Read more...]

José Ramos – My Photography

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Publisher’s Note: Every now and then I stumble upon a photographer who I think does remarkable work.  I always love seeing what new talent is producing and find it refreshing to see new approaches to photography.  This kind of work inspires all of to see differently and not to be afraid of trying something new.  When I saw Jose’s work I got in touch with him and asked if he woul … [Read more...]

Regarding Fine Art Photography – Part 2

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Part II – Some Defining Characteristics of Fine Art Nature Photographs In Part II, I am sharing what I personally look for in a finished nature photograph that can reasonably be described as fine art.       Control Over the Artist’s Medium There is no substitute for mastering one’s craft. This is true in all art disciplines. Artworks may be created as personal expressio … [Read more...]

Regarding Fine Art Nature Photography – Part Three

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Part III – The Process for Creating Fine Art Images of Nature Making a sustained effort to study the principles of fine art and understand art history and traditions is a major commitment made easier by the abundance of information on this subject. Understanding how experienced artists develop ideas and concepts, and then translate that to photography sessions is another m … [Read more...]

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