ENTRY DESCRIPTION
When I looked through the lens and framed this shot, I was immediately drawn to its artistic beauty. My goal is always to create images that feel timeless, ones that tell a story and invite the viewer in. I love playing with light, texture, and composition to bring that depth and narrative to life. Here, the contrast between shadows and highlights naturally guides your eye, while the depth of field I chose pulls the subject into focus without losing the richness of the background. It’s all about creating a balance where every element adds to the story, making it more than just a picture—it becomes an experience.

AUTHOR
John. J. Martinotti
As a Fine Art Photographer, I bring an artistic view to all my photographs. I incorporate delicate elements that detach them from the world I see, creating a portal to discover unique perspectives of the unknown. I don't just capture what it looks like, but what it feels like. Applying long exposures creates an ethereal quality in my images that is the source of my inspiration.


Photography is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality. I don't believe in "one size fits all" when it comes to any genre of photography. I strive to evoke feelings of intimacy that lend a sense of surreal to play against a strong or calm compositional environment or subject.

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In essence, my work is the art of observation. I believe there are things nobody would ever see or know of its existence if I did not photograph them

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