I have always found animals of all sorts fascinating, not only because of their diversity and complexity, but also due to their astounding range of behaviors. Having lived closely with a number of animals, I have found them to exhibit some remarkably intelligent behaviors, as well as emotions.
The photographs on this site represent an attempt to capture their intelligence and emotion in a variety of ways. As I have collected these images, I have been rather surprised that many of the subjects are aware of my presence, as is hopefully demonstrated in a number of images. I have also seen a number of creature who seem reflective, as if pondering their existences.
My hope is viewers develop empathy with the creatures, or perhaps discover new aspects of behavior while considering the collection.
From a technical perspective, this work is an initial exploration into the use of a super telephoto lens paired with a high resolution sensor. I find the resulting images surprisingly detailed as well as chromatically rich. It has also been a challenge to deal with the physical demands of shooting with a relatively heavy lens for extended periods, and I have much to learn about how to properly manage this equipment in the field.
Bird photography is proving quite challenging. The creatures are fast, skittish, and can be difficult to capture in favorable conditions. Continuing work in this area will certainly be developing expertise in capturing birds in flight, as well as gathering a catalog of unusual behaviors.
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Color, form, light and their interactions are endlessly fascinating. Seeing objects and creature in new ways via cameras and lenses is a journey of repeated discovery.
I enjoy experimentation with a variety of lenses, and find shooting in manual mode an exercise requiring repetition.
I have only recently focused on extensive development of my photography skills.
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