I lived in San Francisco for 40 years, almost to the day. I moved there to finish college and stayed. I loved being a San Franciscan. I also shot the heck out of it on video and film for a company I was a partner in called Cityscape. This was a hotel TV network which broadcasted a tour of San Francisco and surrounding areas to major hotels in the city. And strangely enough, when I got back into still photography, I did not shoot a lot of stills of the city I loved. But here are a couple I like:
Greetings from San Francisco
Fishermen's Wharf
Now that I've been gone for 2 years, I kinda regret not shooting more. I had several ideas about images I wanted; fog in an alley, the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset, sunrise, and after the tights went on; Coit Tower, North Beach (in the fog, of course). But I kept thinking it had been over done and I had done enough moving pictures to satisfy my desires. I guess maybe not. So hey, who knows. I ain't dead yet!
I am inspired by the works of great painters and sculptors to find my own voice and explore my own artistic expression.
I believe the foundation for compelling art is all around us. Because of my career in video and film production and my long standing love of photography I see much of the world as images. With photography I am able to catch those images. And using the digital darkroom I can further transform a bit of the natural and man-made world into my personal vision.
I believe that every millimeter of every image is an integral part of the whole. The elements within the image frame are what interest me; composition, color, light, tone and texture. The camera and digital darkroom are tools I use to unite those elements and create a cohesive, balanced whole.
I believe the creation of art is a journey of discovery. I do not always know where I will end up when I first click the shutter. But I believe there is something to be found. That is what get my creative juices flowing and invites me to experiment. So it is with a great feeling of adventure that I pick up my camera and begin the journey.
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