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While visiting Tofino recently (Vancouver Island, BC), one of my goals was to capture a few epic ocean sunsets. As each day drew to a close, I surveyed the sky in hopes for that epic shot. Fortunately, just as my stay drew to a close, the weather gods awarded me with this astonishing scene. Although there aren't a lot of vibrant colors in this photograph, I love its subtlety. The lack of vibrancy not only adds to its overall softness but it also evokes a sense of calm, peace and tranquility. I have no idea who the gentleman is that's gazing over the ocean but believe me, I sure was excited to see him walk into the scene; with him in the frame, the photograph bears a sense of depth and scale. I find his (reflective) stance quite interesting, in that it makes me wonder what he's thinking about, and that's why I named this photo "At One With The Ocean" *Tofino is known for its sandy beaches and old-growth rain-forest, Tofino attracts surfers, nature lovers, campers, whale watchers, hikers, bikers, boaters and fishermen alike. Whether you want to get close to nature, or be pampered, Tofino has it all. There are many fine restaurants, hotels, gift stores and many fantastic art galleries too (being an art lover, I went in them all!).
The Grand Canyon is definitely both "Mighty" and "Grand"! Not only is it one of the most photographed locations in the world but it's also one of the most visited too. This photo was taken from the "Desert View Watchtower" (which is located near the eastern entrance to the Grand Canyon). I spent hours here, meandering the trails and taking photos as I did (I watched my step!). I had so much fun looking for a perfect shot, and when I came across this scene, I knew that this was it! It was mid-day however and the canyon was filled with sunlight, and as a result the canyon lacked color, contrast and texture. That said, the canyon basically looked flat, hmm.... who wants to see a flat Grand Canyon!? (lol). So, I decided to return when the sun was about to set; I was determined to get the shot I envisioned, and I did! 😊 With the sun lower in the sky and some contrasting shadows, this image now has depth, and with the inclusion of the foreground, it it has perspective too. Notice too how the warm light from the setting sun make the colors of the canyon walls pop, and come alive! Wow! Now the Grand Canyon looks “grand” and the Colorado River below, looks “mighty”, as it should be! I’d like to give thanks to the many professional Arizona artists whom have so openly shared their artistic principles with me over the years; including composition, visual flow and perspective; all of which I’ve applied to this photograph. Thank you all, so very much, for being part of my artistic journey. Love yas!
You may be wondering why on earth I would I name this photograph “Companionship”, and what does "companionship" have to do with this image? Let me explain.... First of all, this image is what’s referred to as a “minimalist” photograph, which is distinguished by it’s extreme simplicity. Simplistic images tend to focus solely on one subject, and they don’t have any distractions (including colors and tones). They can be abstract, portrait or landscape in nature but they all have one thing in common, they’re simple. I tend to notice trees that stand alone; I consider them as singletones (being single), in the vast beauty of the landscape. I always wonder, “Are they lonely?”. So, when it came time to name this photograph, I noted that there were two trees (not just one). Together, they’re entangled in each others arms; supporting each other, relying on each other and thriving because of their “companionship”. *FYI: this image looks great in a square AND rectangular format.
