Fine Art Photography on Jekyll Island

Wind Bent trees on Jekyll Island, Georgia

Jekyll Island seems to be a special place for me.  My father and I first came here 45 years ago to play golf. We came back again in the 80’s, and again five years ago when I retired. Now, he’ll be 90 in January and we’re back again and just finished our third day playing 18 holes.

In 2006, my wife surprised me with an anniversary present of a fine art photography workshop on Jekyll Island and one of my all time favorite photos is from that trip. In fact, it’s the only photo from that long ago that I still exhibit. However, technically the photo has always had challenges since it was taken with a rather early digital SLR.

Yesterday morning, I went back to the same beach for sunrise. This time, I was armed with a much better camera, better technique, and some new ideas. This photo was taken a little later during sunrise, so the sky was just a little brighter. The big difference is that I used a flashlight to light up the trees and grass during the 60 second long exposure. I really like the added detail and depth it creates. I may even like this version better than the original.

About Craig

I have a passion to create, and I'm fascinated with the tools and technologies of creativity. I strive to produce images that are graphically simple and technically precise in order to render beautiful photographic fine art prints. I work with a variety of digital transformations to create a finished image that reflects my artistic interpretation.
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