Excellent and thought-provoking essay. "A picture is worth a thousand words", as they say. I read somewhere that in less than 50 years, there will be no more glaciers in Glacier National Park. What a terrible thought! Images of the retreat of glaciers in the Alps and other locations really brought that statement home to me, impressing me with the gravity of the situation. I grew up in upstate NY, and lived there for 40 years, and the changes in the climate have been remarkable. Hopefully, we landscape photographers can continue to show the beauty of our world, and illustrate by way of images the dangers we face.
Illusion and Prophecy. What a fascinating insight! The majority of my current photography is now sports photography and this concept totally applies! I tell parents and players, no one knows the final score, or the players stats when they see a great game day image (Illusion). I shoot local youth and high school sports, so I documenting an athlete’s or a team’s journey (prophecy). I am fortunate enough to have images of young players who are now drafted MLB prospects. Thanks Bryan, you’ve given me clarity and inspiration on my work!
Excellent and thought-provoking essay. "A picture is worth a thousand words", as they say. I read somewhere that in less than 50 years, there will be no more glaciers in Glacier National Park. What a terrible thought! Images of the retreat of glaciers in the Alps and other locations really brought that statement home to me, impressing me with the gravity of the situation. I grew up in upstate NY, and lived there for 40 years, and the changes in the climate have been remarkable. Hopefully, we landscape photographers can continue to show the beauty of our world, and illustrate by way of images the dangers we face.
Illusion and Prophecy. What a fascinating insight! The majority of my current photography is now sports photography and this concept totally applies! I tell parents and players, no one knows the final score, or the players stats when they see a great game day image (Illusion). I shoot local youth and high school sports, so I documenting an athlete’s or a team’s journey (prophecy). I am fortunate enough to have images of young players who are now drafted MLB prospects. Thanks Bryan, you’ve given me clarity and inspiration on my work!
Nice work …