Fancying myself as a nature and travel photographer, I never get enough of either. When traveling, I usually have my camera at hand looking for interesting subjects to document our experience. Most of the time these just end up making good visual memories. Occasionally a nice piece of art is the result.
This image fits the first, bringing back a memory of a nice meal on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. Drawn to the bright flowers at first, I then tried to work the bike into the scene. The blue water and beautiful structure of the bridge followed and the old wooden bench finished out the composition.
Normally I work to simplify the subject as much as possible. Sometimes a broad picture and more components come together to tell a complete story and memory.
Photographer Chris and painter Robin Rohwer each week share a painting or photograph that captured their interest in hopes that it will also capture yours. They have a small studio and gallery in the Phoenix Building at 418 South Gay Street where you can stop and see their work. Their website is www.ChristopherRobinArts.com. All works are copyright protected.