My serious interest in photography began with four classes (12 semester hours) in Photographic Art at Arizona State University from 1964-66. After that, I had little opportunity to use it due to work and family demands. In 2006, my wife Kathy "made" me get a digital camera. I was amazed what I could do with a digital camera, the computer, and an all-in-one printer. I soon joined the Caveman Camera Club here in Grants Pass and saw what wonderful work could be done by the members. All of my equipment improved in steps to where I now have a Canon full-frame 5D with pro-level lenses and use a Canon R3000 printer.
I was elected Vice President of the camera club in 2007 and President in 2008, a role I had for three years (only because no one else would take the job). I am now the Education Coordinator. My emphasis for the club has always been for members to learn more about the art and craft of photography for their own improvement.... and to have fun doing it.
I was raised on a farm in the Missouri, and getting out in nature has always been important to me. During my 28 year career as a Medical Social Worker in hospice care, it was especially helpful to get out in the wilderness to refill my emotional reservoir. The photographs have been a reminder of those refreshing times, but they are also my artistic expression and fulfillment. I don't talk philosophically about my images; I simply capture and "develop" images that I feel have artistic value. My images are primarily landscapes, intimate landscapes, and abstracts, but I've been learning to photograph people more lately. I hope the viewer shares my appreciation for the beauty in nature.... and occasional man-made objects. I continually try to improve my process in making fine art photographs that are technically good and visually appealing. My photographic vision has been influenced by many masters including Ansel Adams (of course), Eliot Porter, Wynn Bullock, Edward Weston, Galen Rowell, and others. The talented members of the camera club have also been an amazing source of motivation, guidance, and pleasure because of the sharing of wonderful images and friendly critiquing.
The email name "Mazehiker" came from my all-time favorite hike into the Maze district of Canyonlands Nat'l. Park in 1995. It was a solo, multi-day, route-finding backpack trip into the desert. The cover image on my home page is from that trip. I read recently in Backpacker magazine that this is one of the 10 most dangerous hikes in America. I didn't realize at the time that it was dangerous - it was just a challenge.
Thanks for viewing my images and reading this message.
Gene
I was elected Vice President of the camera club in 2007 and President in 2008, a role I had for three years (only because no one else would take the job). I am now the Education Coordinator. My emphasis for the club has always been for members to learn more about the art and craft of photography for their own improvement.... and to have fun doing it.
I was raised on a farm in the Missouri, and getting out in nature has always been important to me. During my 28 year career as a Medical Social Worker in hospice care, it was especially helpful to get out in the wilderness to refill my emotional reservoir. The photographs have been a reminder of those refreshing times, but they are also my artistic expression and fulfillment. I don't talk philosophically about my images; I simply capture and "develop" images that I feel have artistic value. My images are primarily landscapes, intimate landscapes, and abstracts, but I've been learning to photograph people more lately. I hope the viewer shares my appreciation for the beauty in nature.... and occasional man-made objects. I continually try to improve my process in making fine art photographs that are technically good and visually appealing. My photographic vision has been influenced by many masters including Ansel Adams (of course), Eliot Porter, Wynn Bullock, Edward Weston, Galen Rowell, and others. The talented members of the camera club have also been an amazing source of motivation, guidance, and pleasure because of the sharing of wonderful images and friendly critiquing.
The email name "Mazehiker" came from my all-time favorite hike into the Maze district of Canyonlands Nat'l. Park in 1995. It was a solo, multi-day, route-finding backpack trip into the desert. The cover image on my home page is from that trip. I read recently in Backpacker magazine that this is one of the 10 most dangerous hikes in America. I didn't realize at the time that it was dangerous - it was just a challenge.
Thanks for viewing my images and reading this message.
Gene
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