THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SUMMER

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A self taught photographer, I have been shooting images for 9 years. Having started out with traditional landscapes, my photography has evolved into more intimate, intricate and sometimes abstract images of nature and man's interaction with nature.

I enjoy using a camera to translate our natural surroundings onto pieces of paper, a way of connecting myself to the world. Visual contexts such as shapes, textures, patterns, color, shadow and light are the tools I use to employ to give the viewer a different perspective on the subject, to remove the literal and get down to the essence of conveying the energy of the subject. I want my work to express how I feel what I see. For me, the image begins when the work goes beyond merely represnting reality and enters into the realm of personal expression. The methods I use are done intentionally at the time the shutter button is released.

Darkroom methods of editing color accuracy, details, contrasts and other tonal contents are done to ensure a high quilaty image. Prints are done on watercolor rag paper or similar professional paper with archival pigmented inks to ensure a long life for the finished image. Each image is signed by me.

My work is displayed in several private collections through the Midwest. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR ANY PRINTS YOU MIGHT WANT. If I can answer any questions for you, just contact me. Thank you for your interest in my photographs.

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Galleries

New Zealand : In November 2006, I was able to visit New Zealand for 2 weeks. The land is incredibly diverse from glaciers to rain forests to semi arid terrain to lush meadows to mountainous country. It was truly a magnificent experience and I would like to share some of the images from this wonderful country. Please enjoy.

New Zealand

In November 2006, I was able to visit New Zealand for 2 weeks. The lan ...

Updated: Jun 18, 2007 4:12pm PST

Flora : The intricate details, colors, patterns and lines of flora have become a subject for me to explore with my camera. Stripping away the basics, I begin to show the essence of flora and the delicacy and intricacy of nature's small goodies. Enjoy.

Flora

The intricate details, colors, patterns and lines of flora have become ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2009 9:34am PST

Autumn : Autumn is always a special time for me as the foliage begins to change its colors. While fall is associated with vibrant colors, it is also a time of fog and muted colors. Autumn always rejuvenates me and I'm out in the field alot with my camera. I hope you will enjoy the gallery and thanks for viewing my photographs. Please contact me for any prints that you might want.

Autumn

Autumn is always a special time for me as the foliage begins to change ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2009 4:03pm PST

Seascapes : The sea is a memorizing place at sunset, sunrise or anytime of the day or night. Sounds, smells, sights,movements are all pronounced at the ocean's side. Here, I show some of my expressions and interpretations of the ocean.

Seascapes

The sea is a memorizing place at sunset, sunrise or anytime of the day ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2008 10:55am PST

Black and White : Sometimes black and white seems to be a better choice for a particular image. This gallery shows a few of my interpretations in black and white. Thank you for looking.

Black and White

Sometimes black and white seems to be a better choice for a particular ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2009 3:15pm PST

Abstract : What is abstract or not is the intrepretation of the photographer. I enjoy exacting a small part of an image to make it abstract. Patterns, textures, shapes and colors are some of the tools used to create abstract images through the camera. Stripping away all the extremities can often end up as abstract in an image. Enjoy.

Abstract

What is abstract or not is the intrepretation of the photographer. I e ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2009 11:11am PST

Landscapes :

Landscapes

Updated: Oct 22, 2008 5:04pm PST

Travel : Travel photography is always fun to do as it evokes memories of the places one's been. I've titled a few of the images and the rest are just some of my memory shots as I've traveled around.

Travel

Travel photography is always fun to do as it evokes memories of the pl ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2009 11:10am PST

Hand of Man :

Hand of Man

Updated: Oct 22, 2008 5:39pm PST

Reflections :

Reflections

Updated: Apr 09, 2009 7:44am PST

San Miguel, Mexico : In November 2004, I traveled to San Miguel, Mexico for a week of photography. San Miguel is situated in the foothills of the mountains in central Mexico. San Miguel is a colorful town with old narrow cobblestone streets. The people are friendly and they celebrate life vivaciously. Artists are welcomed into the city at the Art Institute and galleries are abundant everywhere. The lighting is magical and the Spanish architecture is highlighted everywhere. Enjoy the magic.

San Miguel, Mexico

In November 2004, I traveled to San Miguel, Mexico for a week of photo ...

Updated: Dec 08, 2005 7:18pm PST

Impressionism : The images in this gallery are purposely done in the camera. By using my camera as a "paint brush", I have created "impressions" of the subject, stripping the subject of its elements and showing the bare essence of its existence.

Impressionism

The images in this gallery are purposely done in the camera. By using ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2009 7:43am PST

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THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SUMMER