B E N N E T T F I L M
a whole new focus
"KALEIDOSCOPE"
As I photograph nature more and more, I find myself moving away from chasing epic vistas with dramatic lighting and focusing more on quieter, subtler scenes. If I am to teach anything new with my photography, it would be found in the small wonders that so many people in our busy, fast paced world fail to notice on their own. These images also become extremely personal for me as an artist, since I know it is impossible for anyone else to find and replicate the exact same scene.
Fall is the season I was born in, and is a great time to be outside creating photographs. The weather is perfect, the air is crisp, and the weather is usually dynamic. Deciduous trees put on the grand finale of their yearly show as they prepare for the long slumber of winter. During these times there is an absolute abundance of wonderful scenes to be found.
One of my favorite places to look for potential photographs while I am out hiking in the fall is beneath my feet. A lone leaf can create such a compelling story: "How did it get here? Did it intentionally fall in this place? Where will it go?" And carpets of colorful fallen leaves create incredible mosaics and tapestries that never seem to be the same. Next time you are out hiking in the fall, try to pay close attention to each fallen leaf you see until you notice that no two are exactly alike. This is where you will begin to have a deeper understanding of the intricate complexities of nature.
