Foto De Chava - David Scott Larsen Fine Art Photography

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About the Artist

My passion of photography is focused on the beauty of nature and natural landscapes.

"Photography is the art of capturing light to evoke emotion." - David Scott Larsen

Biography

David Scott Larsen is a landscape and nature photographer based in Northern California. David patiently creates every one of his photos with the aspiration of capturing the natural beauty, interest and intrigue. David believes photographic art is meant to inspire and move the viewer. If one finds themselves pondering, relating to, or temporarily finding escape while viewing David's photos then the end goal has been achieved.

David grew up in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. David spent much of his youth exploring the vast Rocky Mountain ranges and desert areas of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. David relocated to Northern California in 2002 and began seriously exploring and developing his passion for photography shortly after. On a trip to Death Valley during the rare "100 year" bloom in 2005 David stumbled upon the Mountain Light gallery in Bishop, California, of famed "late" nature photographer Galen Rowell. That experience forever changed David's perception of Nature Photography and the Natural World around us. After viewing Galen's work David realized what was truly possible for nature photography as an art form. He has been committed to developing his own photographic techniques for capturing beautiful nature scenes ever since.

Artist Statement

Welcome, and thank you for viewing my web site and photography. The art of capturing the beauty displayed in the natural world as experienced in person is very challenging. Nothing compares to actually being there. I have spent a great deal of time in nature and have grown to see beauty in almost any natural setting. I strive to replicate as accurately as possible the grandeur and beauty of the natural landscapes I photograph. I believe that photography is not about where you are in the world, but how you see it.

I use a variety of equipment and techniques available in today's world of photography. I shoot exclusively with digital SLR cameras. My camera is the initial tool I use to capture the natural composition of the scene I photograph. My photos involve great patience, travel, expense and energy to scout out and capture the right elements, scenes and compositions. I spend a great amount of time processing my photos in my own digital darkroom to fine tune, optimize and adjust contrasts, tonalities, colors, luminosity and various other elements in an attempt to re-create the natural scene as true to my own personal experience. My goal is to share with you excerpts of my adventures as I travel in search of natural beauty.

With the technology and equipment available today, I think we live in the most dynamic and exciting time to be a landscape and nature photographer! One of the downsides to traveling great distances and being exposed to vast natural areas is you become aware of just how fast those areas are disappearing from their pristine conditions. There has never been a more critical time to raise awareness of the limited pristine beauty still available in the natural world.

There is a peace and solace found in nature that is magic. No explanation is needed and nothing needs to be changed. It is perfect just as created. There is a certain freedom that is only found when you immerse yourself in nature. I have been very fortunate to have grown up and lived in areas so incredibly vast and rich with natural beauty. I am committed to documenting as much of the natural world that I can while we still have it. I hope I can share the beauty I find in this amazing life while traveling this beautiful Earth so they may be enjoyed for many generations to come.

Thanks for visiting!

- David Scott Larsen, Photographer, Foto De Chava

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