Bay Area Photos - Signature Photographs

I like to refer to my Signature Photographs as digital works of art. Of course, there is the art of outdoor photography; the use of weather and light, finding the shot, and capturing just the right moment. However, that's only where a Signature Photograph starts. After development, the only thing outside my hands, I scan the negative or slide at a very high resolution. Then, the image is cleared of all imperfections from the negative and/or lens. Finally, each photograph is digitally enhanced to fit its mode.

The actual contents of the photograph are never altered. I only make adjustments like color balancing, contrast changes and image sharpening. Take All the Colors of the Rainbow for example. I added color to this photograph. This brought out the rich greens and browns of the sun reflecting off the grass and mud. It also had the effect of bolding the rainbow, bringing out the contrast between the two sides of the rainbow and generally adding to the awe inspiring mode of this photo.

My approach to Monument to Life was completely different than All the Colors of the Rainbow. After adding some contrast to bring out the double rainbow, I sucked out much of color. Having less color, made the bricks seem dingier, the tombstones appear whiter and the overall mode became even more somber.

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Enjoy!