I first met Barry Moore via my membership in Toastmasters International. Barry is also a member and previously was the District 70 Toastmasters Official Photographer, and is an accomplished speaker himself. Thank you Barry for participating in this series.
Gear: Canon 5D Mkii, 50D, 400D, EOS-M – various L and non-L lenses from 10mm to 400mm. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 is my favourite portable camera for bushwalking.
- Why did you choose Photography as your medium of communication?
I have always enjoyed the creative process. Snapshots capture a moment in time but can tell a story as well. Landscape’s convey the beauty and isolation of a remote areas as well as the memory of the adventure. I started with an instamatic slide camera, then a TTL 35mm SLR (Hanimex Aka Practika clone). Then an OM1 for ages before the digital revolution. But it’s not the camera or lens. Often it’s that you see the shot or anticipate the shot and then capture it. There almost a sense of a “hunt” for the best shot and then the smile of satisfaction of “nailing” the composition.
- Which Photographers have been the greatest influences on you & why?
Ansel Adams and David Moore are great examples – they tell a story with a single image. My current favorite in Ken Duncan. Sheer beauty and the enormous patience to get his compositions right are amazing.
- What inspires you to create the type of images that you do?
I want a “wow” or “Ah” when people see my pictures. I love remote areas and it is great to be able to share the image and location with them.
- What do you think makes your style unique?
I like all style…. Deep silhouettes and shadows give great depth to an image, so I look for this.
- Do you have any advice for an aspiring photographer?
Practice and experiment. Attention to details is paramount. Check the background always and remove all distractions from the image if you can. Get rid of any ‘bad’ photos and try to only show the best. It’s hard to do this though.
- What is the next big adventure for you, photographically?
I want to do some model photography or street candids. It’s an area I am lacking in.
To explore more of Barry’s creativity, click on the following inks:
Communicating Creatively 