Yuba River Whitewater

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Ansel L.

• Artist Statement

  I wanted to capture the movement of the flowing water in a distinctive form. The long exposure creates flowing lines that direct your eyes upstream, showing how the water churns all the way down the river. I used a polarizer filter to reduce reflections on the water, allowing the natural colors of the riverbed to show through the calmer areas of the river. The photo is shot on medium format color slide film, to achieve a high level of detail.

• Creative Statement

  To me, creativity means the ability to express my artistic vision to its fullest extent.