A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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I always enjoy your 3Line Tales, always looking forward on it every Thursday.
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I have to catch up on every one else’s entries when I get home tonight. Catching up on message during my layover in Roma 🙂
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O Teacher of great words, I have to Google the last word. But my heart says it is deep. My heart is ready for Samad hi, but the body has to get up from bed to go to work.
What a wonderful title — awareness is a key to so much peace, from my experience. Love the photo and your 3 line tale. It made me pause and think. Blessings, Frank.
Of course I love the education you gave me with this one! I went down the rabbit hole of knowledge gathering to ascertain the meanings of the words…but was totally worth it! Education from my on-line writing community — brilliant! Thank you 🙂
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I’m impressed! I figured this might be a tricky one.
I always try to understand there, words, places in Photo! This is how we are friends and familiar o each other!
So true!
Have a nice time here!
Thank you1 Be well, my friend!
I need to google it for me to fully grasp what you mean. I’ve learned a different term from you again. Nice take!
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed this one.
I always enjoy your 3Line Tales, always looking forward on it every Thursday.
I have to catch up on every one else’s entries when I get home tonight. Catching up on message during my layover in Roma 🙂
O Teacher of great words, I have to Google the last word. But my heart says it is deep. My heart is ready for Samad hi, but the body has to get up from bed to go to work.
If the heart is ready the rest will follow! Glad you enjoyed it.
It’s sideways approaches like yours I was hoping for when I chose the pic. Great lines 🙂
Thank you, Sonya! Written at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, which gave me some additional inspiration.
What a wonderful title — awareness is a key to so much peace, from my experience. Love the photo and your 3 line tale. It made me pause and think. Blessings, Frank.
Thank you, Debbie!
Of course I love the education you gave me with this one! I went down the rabbit hole of knowledge gathering to ascertain the meanings of the words…but was totally worth it! Education from my on-line writing community — brilliant! Thank you 🙂
Profound!