Happy Monday everyone - As this blog develops over the rest of the year, one of the major themes that I will visit repeatedly is the idea of nature juxtaposed over man-made creations. This idea of man vs. nature has been aconflict I have both studied and remained fascinated by throughout my childhood and various professional careers. With respect to photography, I can trace the exact moment that idea first materialized for me. It was March 2012 and I was doing a casual photowalk in Red Hook. I loved the water, and of course with the docks nearby, there was always some action. However, today, my attention was on a small flock of birds that were resting on this outcropping. With the docks in the backdrop, the theme of nature trying to find a way in a man-made world smacked me on the face. This image here was the first in a series of photos I created specifically for this theme. It was an incredibly obvious to explore and thus began the on-going theme. In the photography club I work with, in which I teach middle-school students photography, this is one of the themes we discuss within the year. The examples are everywhere and it is a great introduction to story-telling with imagery. Enjoy your Monday -
Red Hook, Brooklyn - At Home in the Port