May 2020 – Denise Bush's Photo Blog

Creative Identity … what is it and what does it mean to you?

I consider everything I do with photography and how I do it, all added together to be my Creative Identity. I’ve been working on it seriously as my fine art medium since 2000 and the darkroom. Early years were spent experimenting to come full-circle narrowing subjects down to only what I love. My Creative Identity includes the equipment I use, how I use it, and my processing techniques … to my fine art framed pieces, exhibit history and presence on the web. Exploration, what inspires me and how I capture what I discover are all part of the process. My website, online store and blog reveal who I am as a photographer too. And thinking about it I believe this blog says the most about my Creative Identity. The way I put images together in mini collections, use of clever titles, and my style of writing expose my passion, methods, and personal viewpoints. I believe it is something we develop naturally with time, introspection and work. I have been thinking a lot about Creative Identity lately and I am interested in hearing your thoughts!

Boundaries

And because I’ve also been thinking about how boundaries relate to Creative Identity I’ve decided to pair this post accordingly. Here is a small collection of images that includes fences. Fences can be an obstacle to vantage points but there are some great old weathered ones here in Colorado. I am often looking for ways to include them in my compositions.

A fence adds a little foreground to the distant mountains bathed in pre-sunset light. — ‘Mountain Boundary’ © Denise Bush

Low clouds and late day light combine to create a peacefull winter scene. — ‘Clouds On A Hill’ © Denise Bush

A fence, buried in the snow acts as a nice accent to this winter scene. — ‘Fenced Mountain’ © Denise Bush

Two days before the full moon, this almost full moon rises much earlier, well before sunset. — ‘Lunar Prelude’ © Denise Bush

Fog rises from the valley near some hot springs after an overnight snow storm. — ‘Above The Fog’ © Denise Bush

A fence with San Juan Mountain character makes a great background for Mears Peak near Ridgway. — ‘Ranch Boundary’ © Denise Bush
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In the mountains nothing calls out ‘spring’ quite so exuberantly as the streams, rivers and waterfalls! Swollen rivers rush melted snow downstream to get to where it is needed. Always careful of my footing it’s exhilarating to stand beside a roaring river, to witness its power, through sight and sound. And waterfalls are in their glory too … each expressing their own voice while traveling over cliffs and boulders. Some falls only make an appearance this time of year, to do their job then again wait, until next spring’s melt. I have made a recent effort to find and enjoy this wonderful sign of spring, close to home. Here are some early results!