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I've always admired landscape photographers. The first time I really noticed photography was when I was introduced to the work of Ansel Adams when I was just a kid. I had never seen work like his, and I wanted to learn to do what he did. I tried. I really did try. I learned the zone system, I mastered darkroom techniques, and yet, no matter what I did, as good as the work I produced was, it was merely a facsimile of what he did. To be certain, I got some great shots, and some beautiful landscapes, but what my images lacked spoke louder than the images themselves. I had no passion for it. I was merely copying what so many had done before. I had no true desire to shoot landscapes. It was a great way to learn my craft though, trying to be like someone else. Once I got the process down, it didn't take long for me to wander onto my own path to discover what I wanted to shoot. From there my style became my own, and as each year proved, persistence over time was it's own reward, and year after year my style evolved and still does to this day. This series of automotive images were all shot using the light painting technique. It's something I learned to do with hand held strobes, and flash lights. I started with smaller objects, and eventually ended up shooting cars because I like old cars so much. The cars range from high-end custom to junk yard scrappers. The process is not all that complicated, I'm sure most people are familiar with the technique by now. I'm not set in one style or technique. I truly admire photographers who can produce endless amounts of images in one particular style, adding their signature touch to every image. I tend to drift off in a sort of ADHD way, preferring to work in one particular style for a certain images, and using a different technique for another. Not sure if it works all that well for developing a signature style, but it's how I work. www.yopedro.com http://yo-pedro.artistwebsites.com/ RedBubble
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9/6/2014 02:59:46 am
Yo, Pedro -- this is an awesome display of automotive (and canine) art! I'd enjoy tooling around town in that '61 Chrysler. What a beauty!
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