Local Artist

Tom Eckles - Photography, Painting

Images of our world noticed by me, shared with you; nothing more.

Photography was as present in my early life as were crayons. My father built a darkroom and time in the aromatic dark space fumbling with film and reels, paper and chemicals, had allure from age nine. Photography has been with me ever since.

My intention is to capture the WOW moments I see surrounding my path in life. I want to share those moments with you, even while knowing my images may speak differently to you than to me.

A technical note: I strive to share the scene I saw, unaltered, with the viewer. Therefore, I do not use filters to alter colors and I do not even crop the view from what I saw through my lens. What you see is what I saw.

But lately, I have manipulated a very few images beyond darkroom techniques. These images will be labeled "twisted" so you will know I have played with reality.

I do hope at least one of my photos captures your attention.

Some of my images may be viewed and purchased at my website www.tom.eckles.com. My studio in Gualala is open to visitors; call for directions: 707-884-1930.

Contact Information: Tom Eckles 35501 S. Highway 1, Unit 23 Gualala, CA 95445 Email: tom@eckles.com Phone: 707-884-1930 Website: www.tom.eckles.com

© copyright 2008 - all rights to the images are retained by the artist