One Horse Photography

Pets...

2009-03-21T23:32:00.003-04:00

Why do pets touch our hearts with so much intensity? They are only in our lives for a few short years, but they stay in our hearts forever. I lost my girl Aussie over two years ago, but I can look at another Cattle Dog, and still cry... This is Shot, and he is so fortunate to live in the country on a lovely piece of property. He gets to be a dog- no fences, no chains, just freedom- all day... like dogs were made to be...no kennels, no highways... just him, his buddy Storm and their farm with the woods, the ponds and little boys... Like Dog Heaven should be....I miss you Aussie....

The Story Behind the Shot...

2009-02-15T14:54:00.005-05:00

The" White Dove of The Desert" , is San Xavier del Bac Mission, located outside of Tucson, Arizona. My friend Megan and I were driving down to Green Valley to see my friend Donita. She called while we were on the way and told us to make sure we stopped to see the mission. It was amazingly beautiful- and to think that this was built in the late 1700's -without modern technology. We did not stay long, we still had a bit of a drive to go... but I did get some great shots. It was mid day, in late Januarary, and it is a very white building- adds up to a very bright subject! I used a polarizing filter- and I am still learning with it. I didn't really want the background sky- to be almost black, but it turned out nicely. Of the two towers, they don't really know why the second one was never finished. They possibly ran out of money. No one knows for sure. I could have poked around here for hours, but we only had a few minutes. While we were visiting with Donita, she took us a bit further south to another mission. Tumacacori has not been restored. I'll try to get some photos posted soon. While were were in Arizona, we put almost 1700 miles on our poor little rent-a-car. But we both got some very memorable shots of everything from the Red Rocks of Sedona, to the Grand Canyon to the one time Stage Coach station, now turned outdoor biker bar "Grease Wood Flats'. Thank you Megan for a great trip- where are we going next time?!

..."from the artisit point of view"

2009-01-23T21:21:00.005-05:00

I am flying out to Arizona in the morning, and I am wound up with excitement... and that means I won't be falling asleep anytime soon... I am meeting up with my good friend Meagan, and we will be traveling around seeing the sights. Of course, I will have camera in tow... We want to head north from Phoenix to the red rocks of Sedona, and then on to the Grand Canyon... they are calling for snow flurries. I hope it is a dusting- and not a full blown snow fall. The potential for the amazing photo factor is quite high!... wish us luck!

The Melon Bluff Nature Center, in Midway Georgia, is hosting an Arbor Day Photo Contest next month. ... from the flyer..."The focus is on Georgia's magnificent state tree- the live oak- from the artist point of view. Photographs should seek to capture the live oaks unique beauty from minute details to its place in our natural landscape. Former Georgia's State Photographer and 2008 DNR Artist- in- residence, Diane Kirkland, will serve as the judge for this year's inaugural competition." OK- I'm up for that... now just what am I going to enter.... I really don't have any good oak tree shots in my collection... hmmmm. There is an amazing dead tree in the field along the road to the horse barn at work... I just can't get the lighting right for it to stand out from the pack... I'm thinking the contest is looking for wilderness type photos....well... I'm thinking that they are going to have to settle for some - domesticated citi fied oak trees- isn't that what Savannah is known for? so I spent the better part of this past week searching for- my tree shot. Have you ever thought about just how many thousands of trees there are in town and then trying to find the right one- the one that says something... and then trying to get the right angle etc. that is not blocked by a bunch of parked cars, homes etc... like I said- I searched... I was driving down Gaston street at the north end of Forsyth Park yesterday, and looked over... that's it. I made sure I looked at the time to get the lighting just so. There along the sidewalk was the alley of trees and in the back ground was a beautiful blooming Red Bud tree. Sold!. I'll be back. I took today off to pack for my trip etc... was I packing?.. no, I was out twice- tree shot hunting. I got my shots- all 58 of them... try this setting, try this view point .... came back and tweeked them in the computer... had to pull a book out to get a "recipe" for a few things.. and on the other page was the Infrared ... no still not packing- I'm playing with pictures... take color out- put color back... hey that is pretty cool! So- this may not be exactly what they are looking for... but this is what I'm submitting. I can enter two- so I think I will put in this one, and the original- beautiful green colors and then the pop of the red bud in the center- You can see the others on the web page under "Savannah's Oaks"...wish me luck. The opening reception for the contest is Saturday February 21st...now all I have to do is come up with a title for them uuuuugggghhh! As always - I'm open for suggestions.... and I'm thinking this shot is my new favorite of the month...

News...

2009-01-04T12:09:00.003-05:00

The kind folks at West Main Art Gallery and Studios in downtown Statesboro Georgia, have offered me a month of free wall space, and invited me to be the Featured Artist for April 2009. There will be an opening reception at 5:30pm on the evening of April 3rd. They held a Wildlife Photography Contest and Exhibit this past fall, and my photo- When little Sea Turtles Dream... won Best of Show.

Thank you West Main!

More News...

2009-01-04T11:47:00.003-05:00

My friends and "unofficial fan club members" at the Bull Street Library, have asked me to donate one of my prints- Sunset on Pinckney- for the auction during their annual Fundraising Gala, January 15th 2009. I asked them which one they wanted, and evidently they took a poll, and picked one of my favorites. I am very flattered and this will be another item on the ole resume'.

Thank you Librarians! ... and yes I make sure I use the spell check, because I know one of you will very oh so delicately- point out my mistakes :)

...New Day...New Year

2009-01-01T11:58:00.004-05:00

Well, as they say at the amusement park as the ride is taking off..."Here We Go!". On to a bright shiny new year- filled with new energy, new adventures, new ideas, new challenges, and hopefully most of all, new growth.

New growth for myself not only as as a person, but also as a documentor of moments... of memories...of dreams. As a photographer.

I know there will be bumps along the little back roads of my life... but hopefully I will be able to catch myself, dust off my jeans, and get back on the road again. I hope I will be able to learn something from my mistakes, and will be able to learn and grow from them.

So- lift you glass or cup- and what ever it has in it-high and toast to a new year, and may it be filled with new beginnings, new friends and new memories. Come along with me...Jump on in, the waters fine!

...Looking back on 2008...

2008-12-27T21:13:00.003-05:00

No, I don't have a big head, or ego. To be quite honest, if anything- quite the opposite. But I have discovered over this past year, that I have a gathered much more support and encouragement from family and friends, than I ever expected, and have even collected my own little personal fan club.

I have been told by more than one person, that I have inspired them to follow their dreams, to do something they have always wanted to do- but hadn't yet...Everyone has dreams, and so many of those dreams are tied down with way too may shouldas,wouldas, couldas, and some days....There comes a point in time where you just have to stand up and take that first step, and DO IT.

I never thought I would get this far- to do something I have always wanted to do. Something that I really have a passion for. Something that evidently- I have gotten fairly good at doing. Something I can be proud of( ...mmm most of the time :) and best of all something that I can share with others. Something beautiful I can create, and something special I can record...

So many of you have been here from the beginning- encouraging me, listening to me, humoring me- "wait,I have just a few more I want to show you"...I would like to take this moment to thank you- you are what keeps me going much of the time.

Yes, the economy sucks at the moment- and will more than likely get worse before it gets better... and artwork is a luxury...but here is to an even better 2009!

So... I'm going to "ride this little pony as long as I can", and we will just see where I end up... that's part of the fun- I never know where, and what I will be doing next.

See you there! Ann

News...

2008-12-26T17:56:00.009-05:00

December 5, 2008- Wright's Square Merchant's Association held their Annual Holiday Open House. Susan Jaffe of "smooth"- located at York Ln. and Bull Street invited me to display several prints during this event. THANK YOU SUSAN! This display will be up until February ,2009.

October-2008 West Main Art Gallery & Studio, located in Statesboro, GA., held a Juried Photography Exhibition benefiting "The Raven Oaks Raptor Sanctuary".
My image- "When Little Sea Turtles Dream", won Best in Show! THANK you West Main!

September 2008- I entered several prints in the "Photography Competition and Exhibition", held during the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. I went to see how my photos did... and to check out the competition..what a cold misty nasty day... but it was an impressive display of talent from all over the state. There were several different categories that I entered. A sepia toned print of one of my sisters chickens( of all things) won a 1st place blue ribbon for "Monotone Animals".. A print of the Tybee Island Lighthouse at sunset won a 6th place ribbon for "Scenic", and the print of the Mushroom- "Miss Sylvia's Pearl Necklace" won a 4th place ribbon for "Plant Life"... not to bad for my first time. :)

2008-12-25T22:11:00.003-05:00

December 2008- Sadly to say, but due to the failing economy, Dimensions Gallery has closed it's doors.... They might open again in a few years... Good luck with your next endeavor Cryselle.

News...

2008-12-25T21:59:00.001-05:00

May 30, 2008- Deep South Orchid Society- hosts their Orchid Show" Orchids in the Garden" I entered three photos of Sandy Hardy's flowers, and won a first, second and third place ribbon. My print "Modest" won the Rick Raines Award for Best in Class. Thank you Sandy!

March 2008- My print"Passion's Play" was a big hit at the Silent Auction for First City Network's Annual Oyster Roast. Thank you so much Jane and Penny, for giving "my girls" a new home!

March 2008- Horizon Gallery, 206 East Bay St. is displaying several of my prints. They are focusing on local Savannah artists, and have a great location!

January 2008- Southern Most Hotel in Key West, Florida, will begin using one of my photos for an ad in She Magazine in south Florida, and on their web page. Thank You Southern Most!

October 26, 2007- I now have several prints on display for sale at Dimensions Gallery at 412 Martin Luther King Blvd. Savannah.This is a new gallery that is dedicatedo providing local and developing artist with a place to showcase their art”. Cryselle Stewart the curator was gracious enough to ask for several pieces to be on display in the front room of the gallery. THANK YOU CRYSELLE!!!!

October 22, 2007- I entered two of my photos in "The National Arts Program In Savannah".This is a yearly employee and family art exhibit/award program showcasing indigenous art of America. It is a basic people program for employees and their families of municipalities, countries and commercial organizations. The program is in its 25th year. A reception and presentation of awards will be held on November 9,2007 at the S.P.A.C. E. Gallery, 9 West Henry Street. All works will be on public display from November 9-January 4, 2008. I have posted a link to the website, on my Links page

Key West WomenFest 2007- Please e-mail me for the password...this website is rated "G"

August 18, 2007-Thank you Brenden!! I now have several photos on display at the Kayak Kafe’- located in the Lobby of the Downtown Athletic Club at 1 East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia.

July 20, 2007- The "Opening Party" at smooth was a success and thanks to all that attended, and another thanks to those that made purchases! The photos will be up Mid July thru mid Sept. at "smooth" 143 Bull Street, Savannah.

May 1, 2007- Here it is the "One Horse Photography" web page!

April 28, 2007- got some very good shots at the PBR Bull Riding event at the Savannah Civic Center. The 'Bull" manager inquired about photos for his web site http://www.gangsterbulls.com/

April 25, 2007- Spoke with Susan Jaffie of 'Smooth" a new smoothie, coffee, and internet cafe that is located at 143 Bull Street downtown Savannah, Georgia. In mid July to about mid August, I will have several photos on display for the month. We also discussed an 'opening' evening. Whoo hoo!

April 1, 2007- WIN Fest 2007 Opening of "A Day in the Life of an Artist" at the Telfair Arts Academy. My print of Leslie Adele'- local soul, jazz & funk singer is on display for two weeks.

March 29-April 1, 2007- Spent the weekend shooting photos for the Historic Savannah Foundation's 7th Annual Savannah Garden and Antique Exposition. To include the Thursday night Preview Party, Friday night Wine Tasting Party. Saturday’s Walking Tour of Gardens and the Sunday Jazz Brunch. They included several photos in the HSF news letter, and will be posting some to the web page.

Spring 2007- I participated in several evening photography courses at AASU that were given by Paula Williamson. Thank you Paula for opening my eyes and mind...old dogs can learn a few tricks ;)

January 2007 -Participated in the “Women’s Independence Network” aka WIN Photojournalism Workshop held at the JEA. The theme of this class is, "A Day in the Life Of a Woman Artist". This was a wonderful workshop. I got to meet some great people, learn, and push myself into parts unknown. Thank you to all involved!

...In the Begining...

2008-12-25T21:58:00.002-05:00

Fall 2006- After my sister Bonnie and I strained our brains for several days to come up with a clever name for this venture... I spoke with my friend Melissa on the phone. In two seconds, off the top of her head, she spouted out with "One Horse Photography" 'cause it is just you, a little one horse operation...' My sister and I took one look at each other and said THAT'S IT ! Thanks Melissa!

2008-12-25T21:56:00.001-05:00

Summer 2006- After much prodding by friends and family, I have decided to form a small business for my images....oh to be able to break even...small goal for now!