Camera Obscura

 Interestingly, it is possible, Anthropologists say, that the Camera Obscura (From the Latin "Dark Chamber") was used in Paleolithic Cave Paintings  tho in a primitive manner without the knowing concept of math. Trial and Error is an honest method to a positive result!...The mathematical concept was thought of, Scientifically, as early as 1046 B.C.E..Indeed, a review of the concept should be read by the reader as it is a vast topic with positive implications that have affected human progress in many ways...I have built a Camera Obscure (Precursor To The Camera) and am utilizing this ancient mathematical concept and physical implement to create images that represent my relationship to Gaia (Mother Earth). Enjoy

This is my Camera Obscura Box which I built. (Top Left) is the front and side...(Top Right) is the panel that holds the lens...(Bottom Right) side view from viewing box to front...(Bottom Left) Looking into the Viewing Box...The images are focused sliding the viewing box towards the front or backwards....Great Fun

Lavender In Herb Garden

Herb Garden #1

Herb Garden #2

View from my first Camera Obscura that I built. I like the mystery created and the artistic mood and design. This a view from the Herb Garden.

Eve in our Herb Garden

Eve...For some reason this image reminds me of France. Sitting and relaxing

The Beginning 

Creating abstracted personality for a wayward tree.

Living Room Lamp

Our Friend Robin

Sun Setting In The Western Skies

Blue Bench

Obscure Is The New Now

Calendula Patch in our Herb Garden

Changed out the lens and find that the focal point becomes more centered and bright. I like that the surrounding areas are darker and more mysterious. I will use that visual aspect for more dramatically themed scenes. It is the process and the joy that stimulates life.

Friend Visiting

A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose. The Past is The Present.

A Teacher of Science and Math, Bruce was into my Camera Obscura. He was about to leave when I captured this image. I was rushed a bit, but was happy with the end result as was Bruce. Enjoy Life

View of our family set together for the 4th Of July. Enjoyment all around. Enjoy life....

 

Our friend Jewett at July 4th Picnic

Grilling on the 4th Of July

Drying on the line in the Sun

The Twirling Bench

The Chime Ringer

Message In A Book

Inside The Box

Father And Daughter

Friend Kathy

Yellow Rose

The Eyes Of The Heart

Our Friend George Who Has The Best Garage Sales...Wonderful.

Our Friend Nancy Standing in front of our 3 year old Dwarf Apple Tree holding a just completed Beautiful Basket. More to be made!!

Sunset View From Backyard

Painted Landscape captured with my Camera Obscura

Image of the Full Sturgeon Moon taken from my yard. Mysterious yet Beautiful. A poem written with color.

Having fun with Cars 

Picture viewed from aperture end inside Camera Obscura Box. I enjoy the dynamic look.

My Run To The Fence On A Hot Summer Day

Friend Carol

Friend Joe...An Expressionist On Many Levels

Me And My Camera Obsura Photo

Friend Anders

Garlic Grower And Engineer

Looking West From Backyard

Fancy Lizard On My Fence

Friend Ron... Father,  Grandfather

New Friends Gary And Kimberly...Artists In Sight And Sound

Tom And La Neu...Extraordinary

Wonderful, Mysterious, Foggy Morning

Young Couple...The World Their Oyster

Jim, Wonderful Person And Wooden Spoon Maker Extraordinaire 

Craig Einhorn, Classical Guitarist Of The Highest Order

Persimmons And Roma Tomatoes

Four Very Polite Cats

Me And The Camera Obscura

Electrical And Cable Wires Against The Sky

Red Currant Bush Falling Asleep

My 3 sided steel wind chime sings like a bird

River Painting Transposed With Camera Obscura

A Star Hangs On My Backyard Fence. While Washing The Dishes And Looking Out The Window The Star Reminds Me Of Many Thoughts...All Good Ones...

Park Painting

My Dependable Car