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5/7th Stand-up Philosopher, 2/7th coastal photographer, paddler, and adventurerererer. Erm, yeah. I'm just a guy, don't see me round much of anywhere much - Sartre said something, sometime about people. I could grok that then, and mostly do now.

Seriously though, I design distributed software for a living, and then come home and obsess on tone or simplicity at night. I love the works of the classical landscape masters, but I have to admit that I learned more about composition from Few and Tufte than any photographer. One could say that is an extrapolation of my day job into my hobbies. (Career-o-morphism?) In warm weather, you'll find me on the coastal flats trying to keep my camera dry, looking for new photos.

The primary point is to capture emotion, intent, and desire. Secondarily, to bring the viewer an uncommon vantage point. Tend to avoid grand vistas, and instead clamber up the back-paths to show you something you might've missed. I'm a conservationist and avid outdoorsman. I like to think that these ideals saturate my work.

Prefer to spend my time alone to lots of company, people make noise. Noise clutters all these things up. Like people well enough, just in low doses -- you know, like a good scotch.

Always remember that whatever it is you are doing is likely to be the thing that you are supposed to be doing. This is the rule of simplicity.

You can view some of my photographic work here: dronecolony.com

Or, just check out the blog (updated more often): shutterdrone.wordpress.com
Website:
http://shutterdrone.wordpress.com
Favorite Visual Art Spaces:
Overrun towns on the Gulf of Mexico, salt marshes, the cluttered living rooms of disturbed people, and the great open highway.
Favorite Performing Art Spaces:
Swimming pools, nightclubs, and conference rooms.

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Exhibition at Catalina Coffee 12/15/07

On Saturday, the 15th of December, I will be at Catalina Coffee to unveil 10 prints sampling my 2007 work. Half of the pieces will be devoted to landscape: 'Coastal Emotions' and 'Being Small in Big Bend', the other half will be devoted to my abstract work: 'Reconciliation/Decision' and 'Willow'.

From 5-7pm I will be on-hand to answer any questions you might have about the prints or their series. The display will run until February 1st, 2008. Each print is available in a limited edition… Continue

Posted on December 10, 2007 at 6:32pm —

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At 9:36pm on March 21, 2008, laanba said…
I'm sorry I missed the exhibit. I hope it went well.
At 9:27am on January 16, 2008, ShauLin Hon said…
C. A.,

Not a problem. I am just calling as it is. You have some amazing photographs, and in great command of black/white medium.

About architecture. The first job I worked on after college was Jones Plaza at the museum district. Of course I was a p-on at the time. Some of my other works are Chocolata in The Woodland, The Sky Court (at the nose bleed area) in the Toyota Center and Northshore Family Park (changing name to honor the ex-mayor now I think).

Stand-up philosopher? Cool!! Does D stand for Diogenes? I am kidding.
At 10:18am on January 11, 2008, ShauLin Hon said…
Amazing body of work. Wonderful b/w stuff!!
At 10:17pm on January 2, 2008, Alex Wilhite said…
now I do remember you well!

Smile and regards,

Alex
At 6:42pm on January 2, 2008, Alex Wilhite said…
do you know me or met me before?

pls tell me if you have met me before?

Regards,

Alex
At 11:11am on January 2, 2008, Alex Wilhite said…
Your work is real beautiful! I feel that same feeling as your passion. Thanks for sharing this with me!

Peace!

Alex Wilhite
At 8:52pm on September 29, 2007, laanba said…
Howdy!
At 11:27am on September 24, 2007, C.A. Church said…
Thanks Victoria!
At 1:06pm on September 17, 2007, Victoria Lewelling said…
Nice photos.
 
 

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