THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SUMMER

Your Bio

WELCOME....CONTACT ME BELOW FOR ANY PRINTS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE. I will supply a complete list of prices and sizes for you.

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 "Xlarge (XL)" 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 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 and I would like to share some of the images from this wonderful country. Please enjoy.

New Zealand

In November 2006, I was able to visit New Zealand for 2 weeks. The lan ...

Updated: Jun 18, 2007 6:12pm CDT

Flora : The intricate details, colors, patterns and lines of flora have become a subject for me to explore with my camera. Stripping away the basics, I begin to show the essence of flora and the delicacy and intricacy of nature's small goodies. Enjoy.

Flora

The intricate details, colors, patterns and lines of flora have become ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2008 11:12am CDT

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: Apr 09, 2009 9:35am CDT

Seascapes : The sea is a memorizing place at sunset, sunrise or anytime of the day or night. Sounds, smells, sights,movements are all pronounced at the ocean's side. Here, I show some of my expressions and interpretations of the ocean.

Seascapes

The sea is a memorizing place at sunset, sunrise or anytime of the day ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2008 12:55pm CDT

Black and White :

Black and White

Updated: Nov 16, 2008 2:45pm CDT

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. Stripping away all the extremities can often end up as abstract in an image. Enjoy.

Abstract

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

Updated: Oct 22, 2008 8:19pm CDT

Landscapes :

Landscapes

Updated: Oct 22, 2008 7:04pm CDT

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

Travel

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

Updated: Oct 22, 2008 8:26pm CDT

Hand of Man :

Hand of Man

Updated: Oct 22, 2008 7:39pm CDT

Reflections :

Reflections

Updated: Apr 09, 2009 9:44am CDT

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. Enjoy the magic.

San Miguel, Mexico

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

Updated: Dec 08, 2005 9:18pm CDT

Impressionism : The images in this gallery are purposely done in the camera. By using my camera as a "paint brush", I have created "impressions" of the subject, stripping the subject of its elements and showing the bare essence of its existence.

Impressionism

The images in this gallery are purposely done in the camera. By using ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2009 9:43am CDT

THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SUMMER