We are in the middle of a snowstorm here in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has snowed most of the day and is supposed to continue through the night and into Saturday. Total accumulation predicted to be 15 inches. You can see a few of the shots I took of the snow today here http://flickr.com/photos/artisticlight/sets/72157604069716469/.
I don’t even know where to begin. The world around me is full of contrasts. The gap between rich and poor continues to increase. There is beauty everywhere and plenty of ugliness if you wish to look. I always thought that Heaven and Hell had the same address, it was a matter of what you wanted to see. So far my photography has focused on the beauty I see, and I never plan to stop seeing that beauty and capturing it. However, I also see a world that needs help. Since seeing the Crewdson lecture I have thought about my photography and I have decided to experiment and push into new areas. I spent a good portion of the weekend shooting scenes from the streets and this is my first portrait from the streets. I was fascinated with this man’s face. It tells a story of its own. We’ll see where this goes.
