The Triumph, The Tragedy Of Laurent Schwebel

 

Photograph By Nature Photographer Laurent Schwebel

Photography, both the viewing and capturing, is something that one loves or one cares little for - it is seldom I've found any reaction inbetween. I am of the former category, drawn to light, to subject, to final image and the emotion (even at times the profound message) captured by a single photograph.

I've taken thousands of photographs in the years since I first held a camera and the process draws me endlessly to itself. I never tire of seeing, seeking, random discovery, set up or chance gift of a remarkable photograph at the hand of nature or circumstance.

French photographer Laurent Schwebel, a masterful photographer who captured some of the most evocative, remarkable, emotional images I've ever seen (in particular nature shots) inspired me. You can view a brief yet impressive selection of his work HERE (wait just a moment for the first image to appear).  Or via his flicker compendium of some of his work  HERE.

          I was heartbroken to hear recently of 

his senseless loss in February of 2012. 

"A French photographer was stabbed to death this morning 

in a city neighborhood of Buenos Aires

  after thieves tried to steal his camera 

while he was walking in the area"

His work remains. 

How I will miss seeing (and feeling) what more there could have been.....