| Portfolios |
| While on a trip to Scotland and England, I found myself infatuated with the serene beauty of old gravestones. The various shapes, textures, and epitaphs were all very intriguing. Some epitaphs were so worn, I couldn't even read who was resting below - or even when they had passed. These images are what the deceased would see upon looking up at their own gravestone. |
| Eternal View: 19th Century Gravestones portfolio |
| Fog produces an intriguing effect on even the most common scenery. This natural backdrop alters elements of an image to the extent that one may not even recognize the subject matter as something seen every day. This series of images was captured in Annapolis, Maryland USA on two evenings between the hours of 9 & midnight. |
| Annapolis Fog: Evening Backdrop portfolio |
| After capturing black and white images of abandoned history, architecture, landscapes, and streetscapes for many years, I decided to photographically explore texture. Garments and textiles very quickly became my subjects. This project has generated controversial discussions over the large number of everyday domestically available objects made outside the United States. This series is popular with the Feng Shui community, as it offers Feng Shui art for the black, gray, and white elements of the Bagua. |
| Texture portfolio |
| The state of Maine resides at the very northeastern tip of the United States. Because of its location, it has a magnificent shoreline with jagged cliffs, unique rock formations, and a large variety of foliage. Many ocean related industries are present along the shore, which make fantastic photographic subjects. |
| The Maine Landscape portfolio |
| Nature provides us with beautiful groves, annual exotics, and flowering shrubs. Although many times, we, as humans, overlook the majestic simplicity of unexpected lichens, growth, and weeds that are cut down to make room for more desirable foliage. |
| Unexpected Growth portfolio |
| China Camp portfolio |
| I've always been drawn to alleyways and tunnels. The geometric perspective is an intriguing visual phenomenon creating wonderful images - especially in black and white. |
| Tunnel Vision portfolio |
| The Republic of Ireland possesses a landscape as dynamic and diverse as its weather patterns. To properly photograph the country, one must have a vehicle - as each town has something unique to offer. |
| The Ireland Landscape portfolio |
| Too often I come across magnificent historical buildings littered with construction equipment eager to tear down. It seems that the beauty and potential these structures possess, is not appreciated. I am passionate about preserving our history. It is my hope that these images generate a greater awareness of preservation opportunities for abandoned properties. |
| Abandoned History portfolio |
| I believe that landscapes contain very solemn and serene elements. So much so, I truly feel at peace when I am capturing images of this type. The uninhabited nature of the images, I think, provides the viewer with additional tools to create individualistic interpretations. |
| Uninhabited Landscapes portfolio |
| Unique Portrait portfolio |
| Located in California, China Camp was a shrimp-fishing village that thrived in the 1880s. Nearly 500 people from Canton, China lived and worked in the village shipping shrimp back home or to Chinese communities throughout the US. Today, the abandoned Camp is a protected state park. |
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| Suspended portfolio |
| These are some images from a new project on which I have been working. |
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| We, as humans, often strive for control in our lives. We try to foresee and predict the outcome of each decision we make. We like to plan. We are goal- oriented. We create expectations. But, do we lose freedom as we increasingly try to control the direction our life takes? On a String explores the liberation that we acquire when we let go of our tendency to control. The series embraces the fact that there are greater forces beyond our control, and celebrates the freedom gained simply by being aware of its existence. |
| On a String portfolio |
| Baltimore: Juxtaposed portfolio |
| The city of Baltimore Maryland is undergoing rapid transformation. Properties are experiencing both rehabilitation by ambitious homeowners, and demolition by developers to create elegant contemporary residences. This has created controversy between people from different "land usage" schools of thought. Do we reuse the resources we have? Or is it more attractive (from a variety of standpoints) to start with a clean slate? This body of work seeks to capture the past and present of Baltimore in a manner of juxtaposition. |
| Human Resources portfolio |
| Today’s society is very fast paced - one that thrives on instantaneous gratification; dismissing material items and human feelings at an alarming rate... corporations concerned only with the next low-cost/faster solution, speed dating events, disposable internet based media, marital breakups similar to leaving an acquaintance after a first date. Human Resources is presented as a critical mass series of dozens of solarized gelatin silver prints depicting human form, rushed through the exposure and developing process. The result is a look of passed-over images which parallel life in a “need it now” society. The subjects are everyday people who laugh, smile, dream, ones who are dedicated to their career & family; young and old – no one seems immune. It is my hope that these images generate a greater awareness of what we miss by not slowing down and taking notice of the beauty that surrounds us. |