Ethereal Luminescence

"Ethereal Luminescence" is a series of abstract, expressionistic photographs that I started in the summer of 2012 and is ongoing. In the English language, ‘ethereal' means light, delicate, airy, heavenly, celestial, or not of this world. ‘Luminescence' refers to the light not created by heat. Since my favorite light sources are LEDs, I felt that ‘luminescence' applied to my work. My most delicate and out of this world (ethereal) photos are those made using LED light sources that create luminescence. My primary mission as a photographer is to make beautiful images and to make that beauty eye-catching, dynamic and fascinating. The illustration of high energy motion with still photography creates a fusion of dynamic beauty. With these photographs, I seek to interpret the joy, excitement and pleasure of public events - fireworks, light shows, urban street scenes and amusement parks. Through its abstraction, these photographs capture the drama and excitement of the vibrant and colorful public places that we enjoy so much.