Over the years my equipment has grown more complex and heavier but I view each piece of equipment as a painter would a particular brush or canvas in that they are a means to the same end.   Photography, in its purest form, tries to capture what the photographer sees, accurately and creatively.  I try to create an image that represents the visual and emotional impact the scene has for me.  Photography has helped me "smell the roses" by forcing me to look at the wonderful details in the world around us.  I enjoy selecting the most interesting of those images and sharing them with others, perhaps enabling them to gain a new perspective.

My subject focus is heavily weighted towards nature with an emphasis on wildlife and scenic images.  I enjoy people shots and interesting man-made creations as well.  For scenic images, I seek out interesting patterns of light, sky, land and water that are pleasing to the eye.  I love to observe animals and, where possible, have a personal connection with them.  While I do enjoy watching and photographing people, I prefer candid shots where I can capture the individual in a more natural manner. 

I do commissioned work, and I have exhibited at galleries in Michigan, Minnesota and Connecticut.

I shoot strictly in color and decide in the digital darkroom whether the image is best in color, black & white or toned.  Sometimes I believe it works in two forms and offer both.

Ardie Harrison