Sobre mi
I am a searcher for beauty
Based in the south-west of England, photography / art photography* has been my passion since the late 1960s though not my main occupation. I have a wide-ranging experience in practical photography including landscapes, portraits, theatre(especially modern dance), and abstract and, especially nudes; and with most kinds of equipment and processing - nowadays mostly digital. Many of my photos were originally taken in the 70s onwards and have been scanned more recently from the B&W negatives or colour slides. Since 2005 I have been mostly taking in digital.
I aim to create pictures which can be appreciated on four levels, the first being an interesting or beautiful subject, the second an abstract design, the third an emotional connection, the fourth and deepest, a link to the hidden mythical / spiritual shared consciousness that feeds our dreams. A quick view may not get beyond the first levels but if you spend a little longer looking there is usually more to see.
Much of my work explores the ideal relationship between mankind and the natural world and female nudes feature especially, partly because they have intrinsic beauty and often for the symbolism of the human in a totally natural state as an observer or participant in a landscape.
I am grateful for any comments or criticisms of my photos about both the technical aspects and your response to the image as a whole image and the idea behind it.
More of my work can be viewed (for the moment) on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathancharlesphoto/
I joined FotoCommunity back in 2005 but removed most of my photos in protest at people being charged to see them. Now (2022) I recognise that commercial pressures are affecting all photo sites so we have to live with this.
* this doesn't just mean pretentious photographer, it means "not documentary photographer" i.e. my pictures do not necessarily record objective reality (whatever that is) but my reaction to the subject. They do start in a camera and mostly end up in the style of a photograph but quite a lot of "artistic licence" may be taken in between.
I aim to create pictures which can be appreciated on four levels, the first being an interesting or beautiful subject, the second an abstract design, the third an emotional connection, the fourth and deepest, a link to the hidden mythical / spiritual shared consciousness that feeds our dreams. A quick view may not get beyond the first levels but if you spend a little longer looking there is usually more to see.
Much of my work explores the ideal relationship between mankind and the natural world and female nudes feature especially, partly because they have intrinsic beauty and often for the symbolism of the human in a totally natural state as an observer or participant in a landscape.
I am grateful for any comments or criticisms of my photos about both the technical aspects and your response to the image as a whole image and the idea behind it.
More of my work can be viewed (for the moment) on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathancharlesphoto/
I joined FotoCommunity back in 2005 but removed most of my photos in protest at people being charged to see them. Now (2022) I recognise that commercial pressures are affecting all photo sites so we have to live with this.
* this doesn't just mean pretentious photographer, it means "not documentary photographer" i.e. my pictures do not necessarily record objective reality (whatever that is) but my reaction to the subject. They do start in a camera and mostly end up in the style of a photograph but quite a lot of "artistic licence" may be taken in between.
Peta Lisle 21/12/2005 13:58
Hi Jonothan, only just came across your work through the nude channel, though I am unable to view it due to my membership, but from what I can see you have a very diverse range of subject matter (a true artist), your nudes are exquisite, very diffrerent perspective too many i have seen as you explore aspects such as 'landscape' as opposed to just 'sex' inrel;ation to the female form. I look forward to seeing more from you in all subjects you see fit to show us from your perspective. Regards, PetaAngel watching over
Peta LisleDominic Falcone 02/10/2005 1:38
Thanks for your comments on "Corfe castle 2" and "seduction". I experimented with the castle shot to see if applying the good old rule ot thirds made a better composition but infact decided it was better leaving it as it was.I have enjoyed looking at your work, I am particularly struck by your picture "sun lover"
Look forward to seing more of your work.
Greetings
When 17/09/2005 5:35
Where have you been Charles? I've been waiting for new things from you.Abdul Khaliq 07/06/2005 12:14
Thanks Jonathan, for your beautiful words posted on my picture.Your work shows your talent. Looking forward to see of them
Greetings - abdul
Anne-Kathrin H. 07/06/2005 7:38
Thank you very much for your comment..anna
Water-Angel
Anne-Kathrin H.When 06/06/2005 23:49
Hi Johnathan,Welcome to FC. I'm fairly new too. Your images are exquisite. I love all three you have up right now. Empty Waterfall, well, I can feel the emotion in the model, it's so much more than a pretty picture of a nude woman. It's in my favorites.
Thanks so much for your indepth review, on my Pale Series. It's a period, some cathartic work I'm dealing with. I think it's past to some extent. Thanks for caring. For the record, I don't wear shiny lipstick, it's just how the flash caught my wetted lips. I had to go back to the original image to make sure. I wear very little make-up aside from mascara, blush and lip gloss.
Even if the images are not in a public forum for comment I would still very much like to hear your view on the others in the series.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work,
Cheers, Wen
Irina No 26/05/2005 15:51
Hi Jonathan))Welcome to FC))
I wish u the best!
Irina