Art in the Wilds 2018
Rocky Holland
Nature photography
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 — 17
My journey
into nature photography has been a long and en- joyable pro- cess. From a 5 & 10 cent plastic cam-
era, to the digital age we’re in today, it has been a wild and fun ride. It seems nature photography has always been part of
my life, but when I was stationed with the Army in Alaska, my nature photography took off. The photo opportunities were endless, and I was hooked. Returning to Pennsylvania in the 70s, I dabbled in pho-
tography, not taking it too seriously, until while fishing a local stream, I unexpectedly happened upon a doe and her twin fawns posing as if they were on the cover of a magazine. I had no camera, and the picture was lost. I knew at that moment I wanted to take and share what I saw in nature whenever I had the chance. The rest, as they say, is history. I continue to share my adventures with whoever is in-
terested. The world of photography has changed dramati- cally. Virtually everyone now carries a camera (phone, that is)! The nature photography market is swamped with
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Wood & Resin turned pens
Being from the old school I still enjoy the thrill of being outdoors and photographing in the wild. My methods have changed in the last few years, but
the thrill of capturing nature is still a thrill for me. My ven- ture into the wild still thrills me, especially when that shot of a lifetime comes along. And that’s the best part. I get to share that moment with whoever will listen The art of photography is a rather simple process. You
photographers, all doing virtually the same thing. Most of the old school, established, nature photographers are now on-line teaching, seldom venturing into the field. Most of the photographers I have met are photograph- ing in controlled environments like zoos and game parks.
have a plan on what you want to photograph and you go do it. The art part comes in when you find your subject, either wildlife or scenic, and make it your masterpiece. In this day of phone cameras, everyone is a photographer. It’s how and what you do with your final images that will eventually separate the serious photographers from the “casual” photographers. I talk on my phone and make im- ages with my camera.
I love creating
something that is one-of-a-kind and useful. Exotic woods and burls with unique pat- terns in the grain create a beauti- ful Pen. Turn- ing wood from a
square piece to a cylinder changes the look of the grain completely. I also create colored acrylic blanks with one or more
colors. Some of the castings are not only colored, but they also have materials cast in the acrylic. Pine cones, Cholla Cactus, and alligator jaw bones are just a few things I cast in clear acrylic. These make for a unique and definitely one-of-a-kind writing instrument. What inspires me is that you never know what lies in the wood. Also, when a customer comments how beautiful they are, it makes all the time spent worth it. All the bodies of my pens are created from wood, acryl-
ic, and items encased in acrylic. The material is drilled ac- cording to the type and style of pen I am creating. Brass tubes are glued inside to give the body strength. Each piece is then turned on a lathe, using hand tools, to the
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shape and size I want. The material is then sanded, and the wood is finished with a nine-stop sanding and polish- ing process. Acrylics are sanded and buffed. These finish- ing processes give the body a mirrored shine.
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