What and why do i photograph?

My photography attempts to capture the same ethos of a place as my painting, but I approach photography from a fine art rather than technical perspective.  I enjoy a good challenge, so I shoot on manual and manipulate the lenses and settings to capture a specific feeling with each shot.  No photoshop for me.  For the same reason I most often print directly on acrylic or brushed aluminum - my goal before hitting the trigger is always to envision the contrast or ethereality of the final product.  

I've been enjoying playing with some of my photos to create unique textile designs, lately.  Click over to SHOP:  OBJET to see what I've done with cherry blossoms and architecture.