ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Throughout the previous day, I had been watching the changing weather, feeling that something was going to happen. Sleep did not come easy. I spent hours in anticipation of what might unfold in the field.

I hiked up a mountain path in the middle of the night and arrived at a cliff ledge 2000 feet above the majestic Lysefjord. I balanced my camera on the edge of the cliff and waited patiently. I knew the light would change quickly so I needed to be ready.

Just as the sun pierced the horizon an incredible glow illuminated the scene. The light gave the scene a very special mood. My heart raced as I pressed the shutter capturing the raw beauty of this natural wonder.

AUTHOR
Art
Art is about communication, emotion, creativity and originality. Art is also about cognitive processes and intellectual work in relation to an underlying idea and an overall concept. Images needs to be more than merely a demonstration of technical excellence. They need to tell a story or convey a message by evoking feelings and thoughts in the observer.


The Work
Creating photographic art is my greatest passion and something I feel compelled to do. My work reflects strong dramatic emotions and the beautiful, but with a fragility and an underlying message. I consider myself an artist who uses photography to express myself.


Inspiration
Inspiration is about who you are and what you have experienced, your inner images, impressions and experiences. My desire is to create something unique, something timeless and something that inspires and creates emotions. Photographs that convey messages and ask questions. My work is inspired by the works of Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Edward Burtynsky, Andreas Gursky, Howard Schatz, Elliot Erwitt, Alfred Stieglitz, and Richard Avedon.

“Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
Elliot Erwitt


Motivation
My motivation and what compels me to create is a strong passion for photography as a medium of expression. I have a strong desire to always create better images and work consciously to further develop as a photographer. I consider feedback and criticism as important tools that enable me to learn and grow as an artist.

The passion I have for photography gives me motivation. It is in the creative process where I develop my artistic approach and it is the experiences on my journey that drives me.

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