DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE

I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them.

-Diane Arbus

The more comfortable I become with photography technique and the workings of my cameras - my tools - the more I crave studying the history of art and artists.  I still collect books on technique but more and more these days I find myself borrowing library books and even making an occasional coffee table book purchase (these big gigantic tombs of knowledge) on the people who create the art we love to love.

I first studied the work of Diane Arbus back in college.

Every now and then I seem to come back to her, grab a book or two from the library and delve a little deeper into Diane's world.  If you are not familiar with the intriguing and mysterious world of Ms Arbus, you may want to start with a quick google search.  Although, to really know her work, I encourage you to read a bit about the thoughts (and controversy) behind her images.  In my opinion, there is a lot more to it than meets the eye.  -Cate

Ps.  If you find you like the work of Diane Arbus, you might also be intrigued by the genius of an up and coming photographer who's said to be inspired by her style as well.  Federico Erra.   Federico's Flickr Page and Federico's Blog

LOOKING IS A GIFT

"Looking is a gift, but seeing is a power."

{Jeff Berner}

"In photography,

The smallest thing can be

A great subject,

The little,

Human detail can become a

Leitmotiv."

{Henri Cartier-Bresson}

WIKIPEDIA:  LEITMOTIV.  The term is German: Leitmotiv, literally meaning "leading motif", or, perhaps more accurately, "guiding motif".

CITY MOUSE OR COUNTRY MOUSE

Nature is Calling

I was raised in an itty-bitty town.

Now I live in a big, big city.

Both are special to me, in their own unique ways.

I travel  - a lot.

For work.

For pleasure.

My passport has seen some miles.

I can honestly say that there are many places on this earth I could happily call home.  

Many others places I would love to try calling home.

I created the image above, near where I grew up, surrounded by forests & lakes, hills & rivers.  

Nature, for the most part, still untouched.  

Every now and then I get to go home - to the place where I was raised.  

Where do you call home?

Until next time,

~Cate