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A Tribute to Wrong

September 11, 2019September 10, 2019 Paul OttavianoLeave a comment

doing photography the wrong way — Next Level Pinball Museum. Hillsboro, OR.

When doing photography wrong is right, and vice versa.

Buxton Trestle Trips

August 1, 2019July 31, 2019 Paul OttavianoLeave a comment

alternative distorted landscape photo Buxton OR trestle — Trestle bridge near Buxton, Oregon trailhead. Banks Vernonia trail.

Distortions in real-life, are simply landscapes exhausted.

Cosmic Egg Yolk

June 27, 2019June 26, 2019 Paul OttavianoLeave a comment

alternative landscape forest photographic image circular motion blur — Alternative forest landscape photography, abstract. Manually shot image.

Obsolesence is what gives something its charm. Punk rock, if you will. I’m no exception to the everlasting renewal and rebirth, from the tree and wheel of life. Eventually, I’ll get what I need, even if I don’t know it immediately. But in time, I’ll sense it and move on to new adventures. Always grateful for the journey.

I’m Bored with Pure Image Realism

May 1, 2019June 4, 2020 Paul OttavianoLeave a comment

sunset beach landscape photo seaside oregon

A new look for a sunset landscape. Seaside, OR. March 2019.

bubble artists sunset beach landscape seaside oregon

Playful sunset landscape. Spring Break. Seaside, OR. March 2019.

If you’re going to use tech, put some of your creative soul into it.

Fingerprints of Cannon Beach

April 19, 2019September 27, 2019 Paul OttavianoLeave a comment

abstract landscape photo Cannon Beach Oregon — Cannon Beach, OR. Fuji Pro 200 film photo. Scan of optical print. March 2019.

Sometimes what you think is right side up, is upside-down. Being conventional and “safe”, can be flippant. Non-linear perspectives offer convex dynamics. Reality is unpredictable, and often times requires new perspectives.