The final project for my Digital II photography class was to begin building a “body of work.”   We were to photograph and print 8 to 10 pieces that were related or connected not only by theme but by style.  The pieces were to be newly photographed and taken during the semester.  Additionally, we were to select our theme following a writing exercise that was intended to help us think about ourselves as individuals.

After doing some “soul searching,” thinking about my photographic style, and what interested me most or defined my work, I selected “Textured By Time” as my overall theme.

It’s been very fascinating working with Alison in selecting which photographs to print for the final class presentation as well as discussing how pieces work together for “gallery display.”   Some of my favorites didn’t “make the cut.”

Learning the steps for print preparation has also been valuable lesson.  With Alison’s help, we are learning to make “fine art prints,” not just photographs.  The final class project is to display our work as 11 x 14 matted fine art prints in our classroom; the class will join Alison in a critiquing session.

(For those who might be interested, we are using Red River paper and Epson printers.  Quality you can see and feel!  Learning about these items has been a valuable lesson in itself.  WOW!)

In the next couple of posts I’ll share the images I am preparing for my final class project.

Part One — Abstracts from Rural Life

“All good men are happy when they choose to be their own authors. Those who choose to have others edit their pathways, must live on the edge of another man’s sword.” ~  Julie Arabi

“Nature never goes out of style.”  ~unknown

“Freedom is never free.” ~Author Unknown

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” ~Cynthia Ozick

“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose”– from The Wonder Years

“If we do not permit the earth to produce  beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food either.”
Joseph Wood Krutch, naturalist (1893-1970)

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This image was made for a “scanography” assignment in my photography class.  To read about scanography, click HERE.

My instructor, Alison Hahn, is a wonderful scanography artist.  You may view her work HERE. Alison’s work will be featured in an exhibition titled “Enduring Transience”  November 14 through December 19 at the Yeiser Art Center.

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” ~Confucius

“A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart.”  ~unknown

“That man is rich whose pleasures are the cheapest.” ~ Henry David Thoreau