LvK (Hollis Healy photographer)
Photography
has been a lifelong passion. As a young child, I received my first
camera as a gift. Soon I realized there was a completely different
way to look at the world – focusing on what seemed important –
at least visually. As I have progressed through the years, I developed
a sense of composition, light, color and texture. In more recent
years, utilizing software to enhance my photographs has opened
a whole new window on the world – one which permits the introduction
of fantasy and imagination to the reality of conventional photography.
With
my recent work, I attempt to create works resembling oil, acrylic
and watercolor paintings – printed on canvas (giclee style). These photographs
are enhanced to enrich the colors and expose contrasts found in
them. The technique brings to life more traditional photographs,
emphasizing the most interesting aspects of the scene.
A
substantial portion of my work has been shot during international
travel – whether for work or pleasure. My favorite subject countries
have been Spain, Germany and Italy. However, you will find pictures
of other European countries, islands, Mexico and the USA.
Most
of my works – especially the architectural and scenery pieces
– are bereft of people. I personally enjoy the potential to explore
a picture – imagining I am there by myself at a certain point
in time. The absence of human subjects makes the scene almost
timeless – and enhances the metaphysical longing one experiences
– like a voyeur into the past.
I hope to
convey to you the same sense of wonder and imagination I experience
in creating these pieces. Enjoy!
Lawrence von Knorr
Harrisburg, PA
2006
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