A collective portfolio from members of the Portfolio Pro, a flickr group dedicated to fostering a photographic community based on constructive criticism. To learn more about the group please visit:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/ngproinvitation/
All proceeds of the book ($10 per book) will be donated to UNICEF. More information on UNICEF can be found here:
http://www.unicef.org/
About the Author
reathel Geary
5d-creative
Eugene, Oregon
Each of us has a unique vision, I explore and express my personal vision through my photography. I find voice for my vision in visual metaphors and aesthetic edges. These images constitute my humble attempt to discover and share what I find meaningful in life.
Each of my series starts as a single image, discovered not conceived. That image inspires me to explore an idea, a feeling. Developing that single image into a concept I strive to peel back the layers and find the core meaning and then build from there a collection of images that expresses the meaning discovered.
Thematically I find my work explores a sense of isolation, the power of borders and the dynamic exchange of emotion found in edges of our environment. I eschew photographic convention choosing varied methods to express my views. These non-conformist techniques include use of damaged, degraded lenses and I value mass over detail to keep the viewer focused on the meaning, not the technique.