If I could make it simpler, I would:

My foundational photographic experience began with a still life of an orange slice on a mirror. In catching the reflection of the oak trees above I discovered creating the impression of floating. The orange seemed to be floating near the tree--my first attempt at abstract photography. This fascination resumed on Hayes Street in San Francisco during my early college years. I remember seeing this wonderfully worn piece of sidewalk along the way. As I passed by my own shadow combined with the design on the sidewalk creating an almost perfect equilateral triangle. I quickly did an about face and recreated the effect for the camera. Once the film was back and under the loupe I was astounded by something: It was as if I had discovered something as ancient as he pyramids. It was like having dug a whole and found something of great value. It was as if I noticed something that had been there all along.

I have always relied on this immediacy of seeing a photographic idea unfold. Seeing the image organize itself in my minds eye spontaneously and intuitively has become 80% of the enjoyment in my work. I believe images are trying to reveal themselves or get my attention. Explaining how I create never does the process or the end result justice. If I am mindful I get a glimpse of something more. With this practice the images becomes more than the sum of their parts. The transcendent adds a few ideas of its own—A few things stumble together and then a synergy reveals the essence that seems to be eternal.

I spend my time looking because I believe this process of revelation transforms me. The capture of images are the artifacts found upon my journey.