I was browsing the Internet, as one seems to do when bored, and found a site for Michael Kenna. He is known for his very long photographic exposures when creating his amazing silver gelatin images — no digital for him! Visiting his site reminded me of a young man, just starting to explore photography, who took a leap of faith and enrolled in a workshop with both Michael Kenna and the much missed Ray McSavaney. Damn, that was a long time ago!
I looked at his work (like "Ten Balloons, Albuquerque, New Mexico"), which got me thinking of my old work, why I first fell in love with the photographic process and why I am still passionate about black and white photography in the era of digital imaging. The memories were so strong, I actually took the time to send an email to him, letting him know how much that workshop inspired me and helped make me the man I am today. And you know what? He responded! I was floored. He spoke of his love of photography and that he was at that moment on the top of a mountain in China waiting for the late afternoon light. Now that's impressive. It seems to me this is what photography is about... the passion of vision, the meaning behind the act. In my mind I see the play of light and shadow, white birch trees standing out from a darkened wood, the texture of a stone filled landscape, the diffused light streaming down the mountainside. And I sing. May the late afternoon light of China sing to you.
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