About The Photographer

   Grüße everyone! I am pleased as punch that you've stumbled upon my blog. I am just your new kid on the block "photographer" trying to make my way in the world. I started to show an interest in it when I received a small point and shoot digital camera from my grandparents and it just went straight up from there. I enjoy capturing things in an abstract way; a way that perhaps shows people a different perspective on your everyday colors (or lack of), shades, shapes, and sights. Thanks for giving it a look and, of course, comments, constructive criticism, and an occasional pat on the back are always welcomed.

(Note: All pictures posted are hyperlinked to be viewable at a larger scale. Just click on the picture of your choice and it should reopen larger for you. All of my pictures are digitally and visually watermarked on the website, but if you buy a print via Fotomoto™ Printing Service, the watermark will not be visually present on the artwork.)

Equipment I Use/Have Used(and recommended by me)
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 CAMERAS
Fujifilm Finepix J150W
Fujifilm FinePix J250
Olympus C-770 UltraZoom Digital
Canon PowerShot A1100IS
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i

 LENSES
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

 OTHER EQUIPMENT
Targus TGT-58TR Camera Tripod
Canon Speedlite 430EX II External Flash
Adorama Slinger Bag, Single Strap Backpack/Shoulder Bag
Adobe Creative Suite 4: Ultimate Collection
Meritline SLR Flash Diffuser
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   Recent talks with some of my mates have prompted me to writing an artist’s statement. It is a difficult task to describe my work without sounding self-absorbed. Sure, I'm proud of my work, I think it's cool, but I am by no means arrogant about it. Worse yet, my images span a variety of subjects and styles and trying to sum up the collection is a seemingly impossible feat. With that said, I hope I don't falter in these ways.

   If these photos have a mission, it is this: capture everyday viewed scenes, environments, and objects, and present them in an interesting, artistic way. Most of the pictures are black and white because of the emotions they bring and the stories they tell. Whatever the subject, on the best of days these images will hopefully stir up unexpected feelings and thoughts in the viewer.
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   Now that I have some time to set aside to this, I have decided to post weekly updates with a few of my favorite pictures including where and when I took them as well as some of my thoughts them. The main things I am looking for in creating this blog are 1) to share my pictures with everyone willing to take a look, 2) to archive my journey through the experiences of being a novice photographer so that someday I may look back on this and have wonderful memories, 3) to enjoy reading the comments and thoughts of everyone willing to take a look at what I post and take the time to send what they think, and 4) to perhaps change others' perspective (as much as it has changed my outlook) of the wonderful world that God has created and put us into. Select prints are available for purchase underneath the post of said picture.

So without further delay, my first post is on the way!

Genießen Sie! - David

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