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the world.
Throughout my childhood I moved constantly, often leaving behind the friends and memories I had made in each place. When our family finally settled into a permanent house, I didn’t want to leave again. I wanted to stay and explore the world around me.
Even if I’ve been to the same trail or spot before, I’ll always find something new. Whether that be the small changes in the landscape due to human influences, change in seasons, or civic renovations, there’s always something new to be found. We always miss things, so whether things have changed or not, there’s always something I haven’t seen before.
I find that the sky is a separate element from the landscape; yet they affect each other in powerful, beautiful ways. A cloudy, dark, and rainy day can give the landscape a somber mood. In contrast, the soft light from a sunrise being filtered through a layer of thick fog can give the landscape a refreshing feeling. On its own, the sky is a landscape of light without context.
On a walk, I get to explore and scrutinize what’s new. I make sure to take the time to fully absorb the world around me and notice what’s happening and what has changed. I’m able to focus on the world and am away from distractions like my phone and computer. Some of my photographs seem straight forward, while others are much more abstract. When I see the world, I see both the simplicity and complexity of most things. The different advantages these perspectives allow me to understand the world efficiently and deeply. I find that I resonate with different kinds of images and subjects at different times. The straightforward images show a story underlying a deeper meaning, while the more abstract images show a more conceptual complexity.
I find the world to be most distinct at night. While many photographers are done shooting once the sun sets, for me, that is the time of day in which I shoot the most. Night photography is a different playing field and I find myself experimenting with different angles, settings, lenses, and styles in the night. The world looks different at night, and this allows me to see the world through different perspectives.
We always say that was “a beautiful sunset,” or sunrise, but from an objective standpoint, the sun isn’t setting or rising! We are the ones moving. Thinking objectively has allowed me to evaluate situations fairly and stay grounded by understanding that the world doesn’t revolve around me.
I constantly try to view everything from multiple perspectives, and photography has been a catalyst for this. Photography has helped shape who I am, but also how I perceive the world.
Even if I’ve been to the same trail or spot before, I’ll always find something new. Whether that be the small changes in the landscape due to human influences, change in seasons, or civic renovations, there’s always something new to be found. We always miss things, so whether things have changed or not, there’s always something I haven’t seen before.
I find that the sky is a separate element from the landscape; yet they affect each other in powerful, beautiful ways. A cloudy, dark, and rainy day can give the landscape a somber mood. In contrast, the soft light from a sunrise being filtered through a layer of thick fog can give the landscape a refreshing feeling. On its own, the sky is a landscape of light without context.
On a walk, I get to explore and scrutinize what’s new. I make sure to take the time to fully absorb the world around me and notice what’s happening and what has changed. I’m able to focus on the world and am away from distractions like my phone and computer. Some of my photographs seem straight forward, while others are much more abstract. When I see the world, I see both the simplicity and complexity of most things. The different advantages these perspectives allow me to understand the world efficiently and deeply. I find that I resonate with different kinds of images and subjects at different times. The straightforward images show a story underlying a deeper meaning, while the more abstract images show a more conceptual complexity.
I find the world to be most distinct at night. While many photographers are done shooting once the sun sets, for me, that is the time of day in which I shoot the most. Night photography is a different playing field and I find myself experimenting with different angles, settings, lenses, and styles in the night. The world looks different at night, and this allows me to see the world through different perspectives.
We always say that was “a beautiful sunset,” or sunrise, but from an objective standpoint, the sun isn’t setting or rising! We are the ones moving. Thinking objectively has allowed me to evaluate situations fairly and stay grounded by understanding that the world doesn’t revolve around me.
I constantly try to view everything from multiple perspectives, and photography has been a catalyst for this. Photography has helped shape who I am, but also how I perceive the world.
