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About - by Loren Irving
Weve lived in Bend since 1969. Central Oregon is a great place
to raise kids and enjoy family and weve been lucky to be here.
Photography
means a good deal to me. It is a great satisfaction when others
enjoy photographs Ive made of the world around us. It seems
were here for such a short time and I am compelled to capture
scenes that remind me of just how lucky we are.
A
well-composed and exposed landscape photograph shows us the world
that we really cant see with our natural vision. The ability
to capture detail throughout the image, front to back and side to
side is only realized through photography. The eye looks at a scene
that is in focus and sharply detailed that is really only part of
the overall scene and vista. Our eyes focus on what we are looking
at specifically and the rest of the area around that location is
not in focus but is recognizable. Look into the distance and it
is apparent. With photography and the management of depth of field
it is possible to look at an image in which everything is sharp
and in focus. I also enjoy isolating scenes within a scene with
telescopic lenses that also result in a way to enjoy seeing the
world that is impossible to witness with the naked eye.
About
this site: It is intended to give an idea of the sort of photography
that I enjoy and have to share with others. In combination of the
different formats (35mm, medium and large format) I have a file
of some 7,000 plus transparencies. Mention of areas photographed
and a brief idea of locations is listed in the "Stock Photography"
page of the site.
Community:
I am a strong believer in giving back. I adhere to what the late
Bob Chandler always said, " If you take up space, you need
to pay rent". That attitude well defines the manner my late
father lived his life and in doing so inspired me to try to do the
same. How we feel about the community around us is directly related
to what we put into it. Bend is an extraordinary place to live because
of all those in the community that try to make a difference.
Pet
Non Profit: The Central Oregon Family Resource Center.
Please support the "Vision for Families" Auction of Photography
and fly fishing trips, which will be held each year. You can
email or call me for information on this event or contact the FRC
at 541-389-5468. It is the only event of its kind on West Coast
that combines photography and flyfishing that benefits families
in need.
- Loren Irving
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