My imaging outlook is described more fully in "Photographic Interests".

Apart from straight reproductions of photographs, I produce compound

images, like the one above, that contain several photographs and several 

digitally 'generated' components. Generated images are initiated in the 

computer, whereas 'scanned and manipulated' images are initiated 

photographically. 

There is a strong relationship between mathematical forms and beauty 

which is well manifested  in fractal patterns, and as a special feature

I use fractal derivatives as components in some abstract images.

The production of compound images requires a variety of modern software 

packages which have a bewildering variety of tools.  They are enormously

versatile but can be time-consuming to use: at least the techniques release

one  from the darkroom, and can be applied in comfort and in the light. 

Compound images place extra demands on the imaging enthusiast: lighting 

in the various components must  be balanced for  brightness, contrast and 

direction and boundaries between sections must be made seamless to avoid 

distracting lines.  There is nothing new in that, for Peach Robinson was 

producing images from up to seven negatives in the last century, but he 

did not also have to match colours to avoid patches showing different casts, 

or give mathematical patterns  perspective (as above)or give surfaces texture.

With the modern computer we may romp off into realms of  animation or three

dimensional imagery where it is possible to emulate a stroll through a gallery, 

complete with digitally created walls and rooms. Digital imaging offers 

seemingly endless challenges but for the moment I  am content to stay with the 

two dimensional image.  I find this amply rewarding,  and it has been 

fascinating to discover by exhibiting that there  already exists a market for 

digital images if well presented  as mounted A4 and A3 prints.  Recognition 

of digital imaging as an art-form at this early stage of development is 

encouraging.  I welcome contact regarding sales as well as exchanges out of 

an interest shared.  To date, I have created several hundred digital images.   

I still use slide film.  Affordable digital cameras don't yet provide the resolution 

that I use for my pictures (around 3000 X 2000 pixels), but I guess it won't be 

long before they are competitive. For compound images, I draw the components 

from a collection of several thousand 35 mm  slides, that I have taken over a 

period of many years, which I'm still expanding.  This collection constitutes my 

reservoir of material. I get no pleasure in using images drawn from royalty-free 

image archives and never use them.   I hasten to add that I don't criticise those 

who do, for combining and  composing them is another art form, akin to collaging. 

So it is the expanded outlet for personal expression that  motivates me, and drives 

me to produce images such as those in this virtual gallery. (strange as such 

products may seem to others!).  The enthusiasm is alive, and I intend to continue 

developing this gallery as a recreation.  

Also I have 40 images on the World Photo Gallery, a progressive and 

The question that all this poses  is where does this leave leaves traditional art 

and photography?  Does  it matter any more? Click on the thumbnail below 

for a  light hearted comment! 

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