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>I have always been drawn to trees and forests. Through photography I attempt to capture the spiritual essence of both rather than a purely documentary view. I use my camera as a paint brush on a pallet of light, color, and motion to create an image that defines the mystical spirit within rather than a visual absolute easily observed. During the process I spend time with my subject, listening and often just sitting and watching as the wind blows and light changes. Using calculated camera motion during the time of exposure, I capture what I believe to be their stories and ethereal being. Each image is created wholly in camera and only post processed for contrast and some color saturation. I have learned to pre-visualize and select appropriate camera settings to define a mood and show the spirit of the forest as it is revealed to me. This is how I see it and share it with you. I must give some credit to Canadian photographers Freeman Patterson and Andre Gallant for their influence on my creative work. Both of these photographers challenge me to look beyond the obvious and seek to find a deeper meaning while creating photographic images as a reflection of the connection with the spirit of my subjects. Another powerful influence on the process of creating these images has been my Anishinabe friends and elders who taught me that all things of nature are alive and have a spirit with messages they share for those that take the time and are willing to listen and learn. Thank you to all who have chosen to experience SPIRIT OF THE FOREST.
All photographs in this gallery are copyright protected 2005-2011 by Bill Morgenstern/Earth Moods Photo and available for usage by license only. No form of reproduction or manipulation, including copying or saving a digital file is permitted. Any unauthorized usage of these images will be prosecuted to the full extent of the Canadian and U.S. copyright laws. Low res digital scans of all images in EARTH MOODS stock files are available for review by clients. Original slides and high res digital scans are available for use to clients by license. Contact: Bill Morgenstern - earthmoodsphoto@yahoo.com. PRINTS of gallery images are available on archival matte and water color paper printed on an Epson 2880 photo printer. All prints are matted, signed by the photographer and shrink wrapped prior to mailing. Prints can be ordered online using the PayPal shopping cart. View the Earth Moods site for shipping costs.
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