My Photo scholarship 2010 entry
Worldwide | Friday, October 15, 2010 | 3 photos
It’s not the bees on the flowers, the structure of city life, or the images of places very few are fortunate to see; great photography is defined by the images that steal your breath. It’s that initial gasp, the natural response and inability to look away from what is portrayed in front of you. It is not only the awe, but more the provocation of an idea. It is that response within a nano second of seeing a picture that may have taken forever to prepare. Great photography has the ability to convey emotions, expose the beauty and breakdown of life, and leave lingering thoughts to be untangled independently.
Growing up with endless walls of bookshelves lined with the famous yellow spined magazine, I can firmly say, I do not hold the power of great photography…yet. Great photography does not just show up on your doorstep, it is a result of a patient and practiced hand and trained eye at work. The magician behind the lens is in tune with the world that is not yet visible to anyone else yet. They do not capture moments; they invite their audience to free their eyes and minds to the possibilities, and I want in on this game. I want to learn to be a part of this elite group of people that bring sight to those blinded by life. I have taken a few classes and have some experience with using camera equipment but the trip to Bhutan would be an unforgettable adventure to learn from an expert and see a small Shangri-La of culture and natural beauty unlike any other.
My pictures are from dawn in Western Australia, overlooking stromatolites. They are the unique ancestors of biodiversity. I was hoping to tell the story of the dawn of life, from a few, to more, and then of course the representation of the role of humanity.
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