Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… Vernon Trent Mark brought Adhika Lie as a guest to f8 Pasadena Salon. Adhika is an engineer-photographer who brought his love for the aesthetics and composition to our meeting today. He showed pictures from three sets of his work but focused largely on his nature shots...the other sets were entitled "Project 395" (pictures taken as he traveled up CA Route 395) and "Pondering Your Existence." (his exploration of the skies at night). Adhika discussed his approach in getting just the right shots...returning over and over to a scenic area to capture what he felt was the best picture possible. He discussed his B&W aesthetic and his rational for color in some. His work and comments generated great discussion with those f8'ers in attendance. Here is an artist statement from his blog site "As a nature photographer, I strive to create art works that depict the noble beauty of the natural world. I believe that beauty draws us out of ourselves into an encounter with the transcendent. My work is a result of my questioning the visible reality as I endeavor to create something that speaks, something that touches the heart, and something that uplifts the mind. I strive to create photographs that arouse contemplation so that the more ones look at them, the grander and more delightful they appear. And while doing that, I hope they would discover something about themselves." / Adhika Lie He also brought a number of prints to the meeting as well. Below are some examples of his nature photography. Adhika got our famous f8 Pasadena cap and our thanks for presenting at our meeting today. Check out his website...link below
https://adhika.photoshelter.com
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