BPR: AS AN EDUCATOR WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO LEARN FROM YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY?
JS: To be honest, I don't think about that, but upon reflection, I think there may be a subconscious effort to share the beauty of nature and the importance of its preservation, and in street photography, I hope people see the commonalities that we all share, no matter where we are in the world.
BPR: YOU HAVE CURATED A FEW GALLERY SHOWS BRINGING OTHER ARTISTS TOGETHER. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO YOU?
JS: Photographers and other artists capture brief glimpses of life that will never come again or create images that the eye cannot see: it's a representation of time. It's incredible to think about: none of the scenes can ever be recreated exactly. I have many friends who are talented artists and I thought that their work deserved to be seen and appreciated, so I set up some shows here in Bangkok. I may do more in the future. I have had my own shows in Bangkok and the U.S. in small spaces, and I really enjoyed them.
BPR: HOW CAN I GET MORE INVOLVED IN JOINING THIS EXPERIENCE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER?
JS: Bangkok Photo Rambles is always happy to have others join us. We have had numerous people join our photoshoots. We do not have regularly scheduled rambles, but we will gladly schedule one for a visitor or resident who is interested in going along, which by the way, may have a destination, but we sometimes don't actually get there, as interesting scenes sidetrack us. Contact us and we will be happy to have you on a ramble!
BPR: WHAT IS THE STORY BEHIND THE FEATURED PHOTO?
JS: Any time I am near a body of water, I stay alert, as there are unlimited possibilities for great photos due to the beautiful light that changes by the minute. In this particular case, I was with friends at a resort in Hua Hin, a city on the Gulf of Thailand about 200 km south of Bangkok. I always get up before sunrise because I have found that the best scenes happen just before dawn or shortly after. I walked to the shore and watched fishermen wading out and casting nets into the water. As the sun emerged through the haze, two small fishing boats headed out into the gulf. Using a telephoto lens (200 mm) I took several shots as the two boats converged, fortunately with the sun between them, a moment in time that will never be repeated.
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