Photographer Finds the Beauty in his ‘Ordinary’ Hometown
A photographer who takes pictures of his "ordinary and plain" hometown wants to encourage others to see the beauty in the mundane.
A photographer who takes pictures of his "ordinary and plain" hometown wants to encourage others to see the beauty in the mundane.
One of the most constantly joyful aspects of photography is the ability of the medium to allow the creator to make something from nothing.
I like who I am when I’m being creative -- that’s the basic fact. I love taking photos, just like I love having a long walk through the hills near me in Spain. I have to remember that these things bring me joy. And who doesn’t want a life of maximum joy? So I am going to ask more of myself creatively this coming month. And I want to offer up a challenge to help you if, like me, you are in need of a little push.
Be honest: you'd do it too if you could. Artist Jasper St Aubyn West, better known as Tail Jar, recently embarked on a sketch challenge, transforming his "same old photos" of the "same old places" into something special... by adding monsters!