THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SUMMER

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A self taught photographer, I have been shooting images for about 7 years. I shoot a wide array of images from traditional to intimate to abstract showing nature and man's interaction with nature.

I enjoy using a camera to translate our natural world onto paper, a way of connecting myself to the world. Shapes, textures, patterns, colors, shadow and light are some of the tools I employ to show intimacies and landscapes. Simplicity, graphic design and an element of surreal are some of my interpretations of nature. For me the image begins when the work goes beyond merely representing reality and enters in the world of personal expression and satisfaction.

Some of my more recent images are abstract in the sense that I choose to interpret the scene in an abstract or different way. The methods used for these photos are done intentionally at the time the shutter button is released, not in the post processing part.

Once the photo has been taken, there is still post processing to be done. Photo editing of color, details, contrasts, saturation and other tonal matters are done to ensure a high quality image.

Prints are done on high quality paper with archival pigmented inks. The finished image has a long life and each print is signed by me.

I recommend that you view the images at "large (L)" size for the best view of the images. Please note that these images are heavily compressed and therefore, some detail is lost. However, when printed, details, contrasts, colors etc. are printed at their highest quality.

My work is displayed in several private collections through the Midwest. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR ANY PRINTS YOU MIGHT WANT. If I can answer any questions for you, just contact me. Thank you for your interest in my photographs.

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Galleries

New Zealand : In November 2006, I was fortunate to be able to visit New Zealand for 2 weeks. The land is incredibly diverse from glaciers to rain forests to semi arid terrain to lush meadows to mountainous country. It was truly a magnificent experience for me and I would like to share some of the images form this wonderful country. Please enjoy.

New Zealand

In November 2006, I was fortunate to be able to visit New Zealand for ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 1:12am CEST

Flora Abstract : I have always loved flowers and planting them every year always puts a smile on my face.The intricate details, colors, patterns and lines have become a subject for me to explore with my camera. As abstract has become my passion, flowers in thisgallery will be for the most part displayed in an abstract way. Stripping away the basice, I begin to show the essence of flora and the delicacy and intricacy of 
nature's small goodies. Please enjoy.

Flora Abstract

I have always loved flowers and planting them every year always puts a ...

Updated: May 13, 2008 6:38pm CEST

Autumn : Autumn is always a special time for me as the foliage begins to change its colors. While fall is associated with vibrant colors, it is also a time of fog and muted colors. Autumn always rejuvenates me and I'm out in the field alot with my camera. I hope you will enjoy the gallery and thanks for viewing my photographs. Please contact me for any prints that you might want.

Autumn

Autumn is always a special time for me as the foliage begins to change ...

Updated: May 13, 2008 6:21pm CEST

Seascapes : I have always been mesmerized by the ocean. As the day begins or ends, I feel a celebration of life at the ocean and I am reinvigorated. Soothing and peaceful come to mind as I watch the sun plunge gently into the ocean. Often, sunrise at the ocean is so serene. Thanks for viewing my photgraphs.

Seascapes

I have always been mesmerized by the ocean. As the day begins or ends, ...

Updated: May 13, 2008 6:33pm CEST

Black and White : I have begun to explore the world of black and white photography. While color is my preference, there are times when I feel that black and white is the medium to use in order to project the feeling I want from the image. Thank you for viewing my photographs.

Black and White

I have begun to explore the world of black and white photography. Whil ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 7:01pm CEST

Abstract : What is abstract or not is the intrepretation of the photographer. I enjoy exacting a small part of an image to make it abstract. Patterns, textures, shapes and colors are some of the tools used to create abstract images through the camera. I hope you enjoy these images in the gallery and thank you for viewing my photographs.

Abstract

What is abstract or not is the intrepretation of the photographer. I e ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 6:46pm CEST

Other Landscape : This gallery displays a variety of landscapes that I have taken over the years in various regions of the US and I've identified a few of the places. Thank you for viewing my photographs.

Other Landscape

This gallery displays a variety of landscapes that I have taken over t ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 6:53pm CEST

Travel : Travel photography is always fun to do as it evokes memories of the places I've been. I've titled a few of the images and the rest are just some of my memory shots as I've traveled around. Thank you for viewing my photographs.

Travel

Travel photography is always fun to do as it evokes memories of the pl ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2006 9:09pm CEST

Winter : Winter is often a time of beauty with fresh falling snow blanketing the landscape. And yet harsh and desolate days are also part of the winter landscape. Thank you for viewing my photographs.

Winter

Winter is often a time of beauty with fresh falling snow blanketing th ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2007 8:00pm CEST

Hand of Man : While nature has always been my favorite to photograph, I also enjoy photographing "hand of man" items. Thank you for viewing my photographs.

Hand of Man

While nature has always been my favorite to photograph, I also enjoy p ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2007 4:29am CEST

San Miguel, Mexico : In November 2004, I traveled to San Miguel, Mexico for a week of photography. San Miguel is situated in the foothills of the mountains in central Mexico. San Miguel is a colorful town with old narrow cobblestone streets. The people are friendly and they celebrate life vivaciously. Artists are welcomed into the city at the Art Institute and galleries are abundant everywhere. The lighting is magical and the Spanish architecture is highlighted everywhere. I chose a portion of my images for this gallery for you to enjoy. Thanks for viewing my photographs.

San Miguel, Mexico

In November 2004, I traveled to San Miguel, Mexico for a week of photo ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2005 4:18am CEST

Wetlands : I live very close to a natural wetlands. It is one of my most favorite locations to shoot various landscapes and intimate images. A peaceful and quiet place for contemplation and content, I hope these images convey that feeling.

Wetlands

I live very close to a natural wetlands. It is one of my most favorite ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2007 8:01pm CEST

On The Road Again... : Mark, my husband, and I have recently picked up biking. The images shown in this gallery are from the various bike trails that we have biked on. Since I enjoy photography, it was only natural that I document our bike trips with the camera. It's difficult to carry all my camera gear and tripod while biking so these images are for fun and to show friends and family the world while on a bike. Enjoy...

On The Road Again...

Mark, my husband, and I have recently picked up biking. The images sho ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2007 5:03am CEST

THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SUMMER