Emily's Blog Post

When I was younger, I wanted to become a National Geographic photographer. I feel that National Geographic captures places around the world and lets viewers experience those places through a photograph. Each single photograph has a story and it lets you interpret it for yourself. I would have to say that my inspiration in my art and creativeness comes from nature and the places I have traveled.

One photographer for National Geographic that has always caught my attention with his work is Gordon Wiltsie. Wiltsie takes pictures of wild places and places full of adventure. Most of his portfolios consist of images from his expeditions. He enjoys taking images of mountains because he feels that they are one of the only things that are untouched by mankind. He attempts to capture an image that allows people to appreciate nature. Not only does Wiltsie take photos of scenery, but he captures images of people of the world. These photos let you see other people’s lives and how they live it. His photographs truly live up to the phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

I love art that allows you to almost go on an adventure when you look at it. I like to be able to come up with my own meaning of what an artist is trying to convey in their pieces. I see photographs as a way to see the world even though you might not be able to ever go there. They let you experience a place that you haven’t seen before and each one shares something new. In a way this is what I try to convey in my art, something different, and something you haven’t seen before.

Here is the National Geographic Website: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography
Here is another website featuring Gordon Wiltsie’s: http://www.alpenimage.com/index.html