Nature Photography and Landscape Photos Available For Purchase

I did not discover my artistic abilities until my twenties when I started doodling during boring college classes. Eventually, I found I could sketch photographs and live subjects fairly well in pen and pencil.  Unfortunately, I never took drawing classes. That will happen eventually.

I took one black and white photography class at GVSU back in the day. Loved it!  Exposure to photography opened my eyes to a world of art to which I was not previously atuned. It gave me another artistic outlet and introduced me to artists like Ansel Adams. His work is truly inspirational as I am sure most of you are aware. Before this, my exposure to photography was simple family pictures, such as those seen on most lowly livingroom or hallway walls. Nothing fancy. Just point-and-shoot.

With the advent of my own family, artistic pursuits fell by the wayside. I continued working in landscaping, and took up pen and pensil to render designs, and sketch. But photography was limited by available funds and time. (35 mm cameras and film was an expensive habit to support).

Recently, I took up photography again using my new Rebel. Digital is a blessing. Because of my many years in landscaping, and my love of the outdoors, including rock climbing, biking, hiking and running, I have begun by focusing on landscape and nature photography. I am interested in art portraits, but that pursuit will wait.

Delphinium and Waxflower Still Life
Boat Shack on Thornapple River in Cascade, MI

Boat Shack on Thornapple River in Cascade, MI 

 

 Thornapple River Shore Cascade, MI

 

 Shot on Reeds Lake Boulevard 

Shot on Reeds Lake Boulevard  

 East Grand Rapids High School Crew Team's Reeds Lake Dock in December Early Evening

 

Manhattan Park: Winter Woodland Stream

Nature photography assists me in studying natural formations (rocks, cliffs, hills, valleys, and mountains, streams, lakes, ponds and shores), as well as growth habits of plants and plant communities.  These natural habits and patterns help inform my landscape design.  My goal in photography and landscape design is to identify and artistically interpret what I see in an aesthetically pleasing way.

As I continue to add to my collection, I will post on my blog and make my work available for purchase.  If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy or print of any of these photos, let me know and I will make the arrangements.  All works seen on my site are copyrighted and all rights reserved.

Meanwhile, enjoy my work.

If you would like me to capture your gardens or property in photos, feel free to contact me via my blog or at (616) 328-3258.

Brent Langley