I first discovered my natural vocation as a tree photographer during a five-year sojourn in France. I lived a short walk from the Parc de Sceaux, "The Petit Versailles", on the outskirts of Paris, and was deeply struck by its landscapes and manicured beauty. As any photographer might, I sought to keep the initial sensation of unexpected inspiration and wonder witnessed therein. Several hundred pictures later I came to appreciate and explore the innately human quality of trees, their contours and sprawl. It has become the core element of my photographic composition.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Three portfolio cases of large black and white images (11x14' and larger) have been stolen from my home (Summer-Fall 2023). The portfolios consist of my best early darkroom photography (1975-1995), primarily of unpublished dance images of Full Circle Dance Company (WDC) , Sharon Wyrrick, choreographer and street scenes in paris, New York and Washington DC. ...October 2023
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Dance Images on this site:
Helene Blackburn, Artisitc Director - Production Cas Public, Montreal (Quebec)
Michele Ava, Choreographer and Instructor - Joy of Motion, Washington DC
(Not for release without advanced permission from all parties.)
COMMENDATION
2013 IPA Honorable Mention Awards (6)
- Nature/Trees and Fine Art Landscape (2 awards): "Jardin du Luxembourg"
- Fine Art/Landscape:" Long Shadows of Twilight on a Ball Field in Riverside Park, NYC"
- Nature/Trees: "Trees"
- Editorial/Environment : "Hudson Shore"
- Special/Digitally Enhanced: "Chez Monet, Giverny France"
2012 IPA Honorable Mention Award
- Architecture/Bridge category: "Early One Monring Under the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge"
2011 Real People Exhibition, Northwest Area Arts Council, Illinois
COLLECTIONS
- Galllery 1839 (London, England)