Beauty is everywhere, it requires only seeing.Walt Whitman wrote, "I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars." My task and occupation is to see with wonder the diverse beauty of our planet and in some measure capture it on film. My intention is to uniquely see and expertly render that seeing into a fine art photograph. Its a marvelous task. In fine art photography there are many elements to consider. Selection of subject, composition, awareness of lines and shapes within the photograph and always the quality of the light. Fine art photography reflects the unique way of seeing by the photographer and also a knowledge of the history of photography as art. - Chet Dowell

Amish Country slide show (23) This is the beginning of a new project. Look for new images in the near future. birds slide show (6) black and white, west slide show (18) Details slide show (9) Eastern states slide show (20) With this gallery I hope to share some of the beauty of my home state and other places in the East. Horses and The American West slide show (75) Almost two years ago a childhood interest in horses was rekindled as I realized what wonderful subjects they make. This coincided with my expanding interest in black and white photography. (NEW WORK !!5-06 ) Living on the Land slide show (23) With the generous permission of the Beamer family I have been photographing at a farm as the family goes about working and playing. I couldn't have asked for better subjects. Native American slide show (12) People and Places of West Virginia slide show (61) Santa Fe slide show (8) Street Photography slide show (4) Western states slide show (31) wildlife slide show (8)

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