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Joe Jurson Fine Art Photographer Water as Fine Art by Sarah O'Dea Article rating: 7.00

It is not where you are looking but how you are looking.  One look at Joe Jurson’s introspective photographs of nature in black and white and you may wonder if you were ever really looking at all.

A seasoned gardener and outdoorsman, Joe Jurson has acquired a discerning eye and marked familiarity with nature and the natural world.  As a fine art photographer, he uses his camera in a very deliberate way, tightening the frame to construct an intimate and thoughtful portrait of those elements that he chooses to catch on film.  His careful attention to light and mood, captured in shots of oceans, water, and waves, help to convey the fleetingness of time and possibility of the moment.

Joe Jurson’s unique perspective as an artist allows him total control of his subject.  Whether it is a leafy palm, twisted tree trunk, or simply light hitting a wave, he is able to direct the viewer through the image, breaking it down into almost unrecognizable forms and patterns and bringing it back into sharp focus.  These images are all made in black and white with maximum depth and clarity.  He is successful in showing the viewer a new way of looking.

In Jurson’s own words: “Photography is a way to be heard, with visual words, plainspoken but with all the eloquence I can muster”.

The oceans and lakes of the earth have always been a source of tranquility and inspiration.  Think of that next time you take a trip to the beach or by a lake and bring your camera to help you capture the relaxing nature of the tides.  Take Great Pictures caught up with Joe Jurson near his home in New York City to discuss his career as a fine art photographer, the challenges of photographing water and nature, and some of the “great accidents” that it make it all worthwhile.

Joe's Equipment:

Camera-
Hasselblad 501CM    

Tripod-
Base - Gitzo G 320
Head – Manfrotto 3047

Filter—
Calumet Filter Sheets:  Red, Yellow, Green, etc.
Lee Filter Holder

Software-
Photoshop 7

Camera Bag—
Tenba Backpack

Printer-
Epson 2200

Scanner-
Nikon Coolscan 8000

Point & Shoot—
Olympus Stylus 810

Moniter—
Apple 20” Cinema Display

Files-
(Blick) SMI Oak Flat Files

Archival Materials—
Printfile Sleeves
Calumet Negative Binders

Portfolios—
Brewer-Cantelmo Custom Portfolio for 20 x 24 prints

Computer—
Mac G5

Peripherals—
Hasselblad lens shade
Pola Plus Polaroid Back
PM 45 Prismafinder
Hasselblad CF 135mm Lens
Hasselblad CB 80mm lens
Hasselblad CFE 120mm lens
Hass-Mutar 2x extender
Hasselblad Bellows system

Storage—
Tekserve external hard drive

Paper—
Ilford Warm Tone Silver Gelatin (Traditional)
Epson (Digital)

Ink-
Epson

Film—
Ilford Delta 100 (120) B&W
Kodak T-Max 400

Meters—
Sekonic L-608 Super Zoom Master 

>>Click here to read our interview with Joe Jurson

>>Click here to read Joe Jurson's Tips on Photographing Water in Black and White...

>>Click here to visit Joe's Website...

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