While the process for making photographs may have changed over the years it is still all about capturing light.
From a recent visit to the Monument of States, it was conceived as a symbol of American unity after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and is located at 300 E. Monument Avenue in Kissimmee Florida. It was built by volunteers, with donations of stone that came from around the world, including a rock from President Franklin D Roosevelt.. It was the brainchild of Charles W. Bressler-Pettis, who also hoped it would become a unique tourist attraction for the city.
Recently I had the privilege of meeting Clyde Butcher and touring his darkroom and gallery in Venice Florida. He is a large-format camera photographer known for wilderness photography of the Florida landscape. He began his career doing color photography before switching to large-scale black-and-white landscape photography after the death of his son. Clyde strongly advocates for conservation efforts. He uses his work to promote awareness of the beauty of natural places.
From a visit to the Florida Pioneer Museum and Village.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Using my 100+ year old Kodak NO. 2 Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model C camera.
From recently acquired 4 X 5 glass negatives.
