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Owner - Scenes From Far And Near, LLC
My love for photography began as a young boy when I was taught the basics by my father.
We even developed black and white prints in a bathroom turned into a part-time darkroom.
Yearly summer vacations created my desire to travel. During a tour of duty in Vietnam, I
purchased a professional model Nikon camera, and dreamed of becoming a photographer
someday. Then marriage, family and a career put that dream on hold but I always enjoyed
taking photographs on summer vacations and watching my family grow. Several years ago,
after surviving another kind of war with cancer, I began to really see the many visual
treasures in our world. Equipped with a new awareness of life and improved photographic
vision, I am now able to find beautiful scenes almost everywhere.
Thousands of photographs and years later, my images are now comprised of vivid colors,
bold contrasts and thought provoking compositions. I was encouraged to start selling my art,
and a dream from so long ago finally became a reality. In 2006, I photographed a Tall
Stacks event for the Cincinnati AAA Office. At local art and craft shows, admirers purchased
many beautiful scenes from my travels to far away places, and those nearby. I now wish to
share my favorite Scenes From Far And Near with you.
All images on my pages are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Unauthorized use,
alteration, copying, re-printing, publishing in any form or media without my permission is
strictly prohibited. Limited or exclusive rights for some images may be obtained through
direct negotiations.
Thanks so much for viewing, commenting on, or for purchasing my art.
My love for photography began as a young boy when I was taught the basics by my father.
We even developed black and white prints in a bathroom turned into a part-time darkroom.
Yearly summer vacations created my desire to travel. During a tour of duty in Vietnam, I
purchased a professional model Nikon camera, and dreamed of becoming a photographer
someday. Then marriage, family and a career put that dream on hold but I always enjoyed
taking photographs on summer vacations and watching my family grow. Several years ago,
after surviving another kind of war with cancer, I began to really see the many visual
treasures in our world. Equipped with a new awareness of life and improved photographic
vision, I am now able to find beautiful scenes almost everywhere.
Thousands of photographs and years later, my images are now comprised of vivid colors,
bold contrasts and thought provoking compositions. I was encouraged to start selling my art,
and a dream from so long ago finally became a reality. In 2006, I photographed a Tall
Stacks event for the Cincinnati AAA Office. At local art and craft shows, admirers purchased
many beautiful scenes from my travels to far away places, and those nearby. I now wish to
share my favorite Scenes From Far And Near with you.
All images on my pages are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Unauthorized use,
alteration, copying, re-printing, publishing in any form or media without my permission is
strictly prohibited. Limited or exclusive rights for some images may be obtained through
direct negotiations.
Thanks so much for viewing, commenting on, or for purchasing my art.
2nd Place "Man's Best Friend"
by Mirinda Kossoff
Photography has been a passion for years and borders on obsession. I take my camera
wherever I go, because there might be that one perfect shot just waiting for me to stumble
upon. I mourn the ones that got away - like the breathtaking sight (on a recent trip to
France) of two stags facing off at the crown of a golden, newly mown wheat field, pawing the
ground and lowering their heads. I shrieked at my husband, who was driving, 'stop, quick; I
have to take this photo.' But when we were able to return to the magical spot, the stags had
vanished into a wooded area bordering the field. What a magnificent photo that could have
been. But there will be others and that's what motivates and challenges me and keeps me
going.
by Mirinda Kossoff
Photography has been a passion for years and borders on obsession. I take my camera
wherever I go, because there might be that one perfect shot just waiting for me to stumble
upon. I mourn the ones that got away - like the breathtaking sight (on a recent trip to
France) of two stags facing off at the crown of a golden, newly mown wheat field, pawing the
ground and lowering their heads. I shrieked at my husband, who was driving, 'stop, quick; I
have to take this photo.' But when we were able to return to the magical spot, the stags had
vanished into a wooded area bordering the field. What a magnificent photo that could have
been. But there will be others and that's what motivates and challenges me and keeps me
going.
Hello my name is Shawn Wood and I enjoy the art of photography. I do it as a hobby in my
like what I see maybe you will to. I hope you enjoy the pictures. I also have images at
www.zazzle.com/markmar10 or you may visit my website at www.lifepictureperfect.com.