Why do I take pictures?
Why do I go beyond the populous to place myself where my only companion is the southern breeze and grasses underfoot. Or the rain soaked lands pungent with the smell of spring filling my senses? Why do I venture into unknown places with northern winds blowing winters furry through the garments I use to shelter my body? Why then, do I seek solitude beyond the roads well traveled? Questions such as these can only be answered from personal emotions experienced when in such places.
My images are of a personal nature, from lands and life that give more than they could ever receive. To stand surrounded by the essence of life breathed in with deep appreciation. The life I receive from such places I need, I need to experience, savor and remember. These experiences are meant to be selfish and only for me, but I must not keep such experiences and moments to myself. They deserve to be shared, it’s the minimum I can do. Doing the least amount of work is never enough. Experiences such as this represent respect, peacefulness and love of creation. What else must I do, must we do to cherish such moments. Experience, share, remember, with deep respect and appreciation that is simple, pure, and honest.
Early Spring In The Kansas Flint Hills | © Brad Mangas
Winters Pastel Colors, Kansas Flint Hills | © Brad Mangas
I am glad you are generous enough to share these photos, Brad. Talent and vision like this should be experienced by everyone. Thanks.
Thank you for the kind words Ken, there seems to be plenty of room in this world for more sharing.
Very nice post Brad. Our photos may never completely represent those emotions experienced by being there, but they do bring back those feelings when looking back upon them ourselves.
Thank You Mark, to enjoy what we do is the ultimate reward.
That pastel view is quite something; wish I could have been there to experience it (though seeing it here lets me enjoy it without the cold that I imagine must have been pervasive).
Thank You Steve, the pastel prairie shot was really a very impromptu moment, it was the view behind me as I was concentrating on the winter sunset.