Larry Burnett - Nature Photography
Web Site: www.larryburnett.ca Email: info@larryburnett.ca
Bull Moose by Larry Burnett
Artist’s statement
Natures Simple Complexity and Random Consistency
To see Mother Nature as she exists, to feel her warmth, to interact with her and be wrapped in her embrace. To realize the complexity of the forest is to understand its simplicity. To spend time looking at the consistent appearance of a species of tree or animal is to see the random and unique characteristics of all species. We all look at nature every day, but not all see her for the true wonder she is. It is my sincere desire that I can convey the emotions I experience through my lens.
Biography
Moving to the scenic hills of Northumberland County, from Kingston, On, I immediately developed a deep and profound love and respect for nature. Even as an adolescent I spent a considerable amount of time hiking the hills around home. After several different jobs ranging from farm worker, factory worker and construction I settled into the profession of carpentry which I currently teach at a local college. Teaching has given me the time to explore and deepen my passion for nature and has become so ingrained that my entire life revolves around nature. Even my abstract photography is nature based using fire and ice. I recently became involved in nature photography and have been blessed with many varied and wonderful experiences. Wolf has stood while I take its picture, moose have allowed me to get so close that I could see the twinkle in its eye from the setting sun, and I have been so close to beaver that I could see the dexterity of its fingers while it feeds on marsh grasses. These and other experiences tell me that nature has no fear of me, as it knows I mean it no harm, hence, I have no fear of nature.
As an avid nature enthusiast/hiker/camper/canoeist I have hiked most of the trails in Algonquin Park and several trails in Northumberland. Most I have hiked multiple times. Even though I have hiked the same trail many times I experience different things each time I hike a trail and therefore experience different photographic opportunities.
I have spent many nights in the Algonquin forest on the 35 km Highland trail and the 80 km Western Uplands trail. This is where I am peace, lulled to sleep by the music of the forest, the call of the Loon or the song of the Whip Poor Will, this is home.
Blue Flag by Larry Burnett
Madawaska Rapid by Larry Burnett
On the Wing by Larry Burnett
Northumberland Sunset by Larry Burnett
Spring Runoff by Larry Burnett