A neighbor’s niece was visiting from out of town. We were introduced. Hello. Hi. Your eyes, I said. Yeah, I know, she replied. They’re amazing. Yeah, I know. Confidence, you got to love it. Can I take your picture, I asked. Yeah. Great. In the shade of our backyard, She sat in front of theContinue reading “Eyes like Exotic Insects”
Author Archives: Kevin Neilson
Quarry
Camera in hand, I chased a coyote through dry brush, Over two ridge lines And into a valley, Where she lost me for good. In a sweat, I plopped down, frustrated. I complained to myself. At last, I looked up In a field of yellow wild flowers, Sagely nodding in the breeze. I chuckled. LessonContinue reading “Quarry”
Mirror, Mirror
Say hello to Giovanna. Or Gio for short. Gio’s a mom and a marketer to boot. She’s into healthy eating, weight training, and silly humor. Emphasis on all three parts in equal measure. I’ve known Gio a long time, before the Age of Children. And now our girls are classmates and friends. They’re good buds.Continue reading “Mirror, Mirror”
Details in a Country Vineyard
Outside of Healdsburg, CA, deep in a maze of unimproved dirt roads, there’s a country vineyard called TEN Springs Ranch. It’s a steep, wild, and beautiful place. I was there with family and friends for an annual celebration. When I had my fill of conversation, I struck out alone to capture details that often goContinue reading “Details in a Country Vineyard”
Photography as Rorschach Test?
Photography is influenced by psychology in a big way. Take a look at these images, Which I created over the last four years. From image to image, the similarities are striking, right? One person, not two—or more. Face and eyes are largely hidden from view. Shoulders or backsides get a lot of play. Ratio ofContinue reading “Photography as Rorschach Test?”