Brad Pitt and I share the exact same birthday (month, day, year) outside of that, our stories diverge considerably. Mr. Pitt went on to become an internationally famous superstar, while I have led the much more interesting life of the starving artist. I come from a long line of storytellers (whose gift for gab stretches back through the mists of time to our native Ireland) and professional malcontents who were seemingly born to create something in the arts, be it music, writing, sculpture, painting, or photography. I started writing at age 12 with a screenplay with my cousin Ryan about a planet where everyone looked like Elton John entitled "Don't I Know You?" More screenplays followed, several of which received epic Super-8 production with budgets that sometimes ran up to $10. A few even had sound!  More writing followed: songs, poems, short stories, numerous unfinished novels, etc.. Somewhere in there was an attempt at being a rock star...
Still living at home, at age 22, my father dropped an elderly Nikromatt 35-mm film camera into my lap, in the hopes that I would "make a go of it" as a photojournalist. That didn't happen, but I did develop an abiding love of photography that along with writing and archival work have been among the chief passions of my life. When it comes to my photography, I try to be as creative as possible while at the same time striving for a documentary/archival quality. The only set rules I adhere to, when it comes to making pictures are: 1.) Try not to make the picture blurry, and 2.) Don't drop the camera.
Comments (13)
npauling
A super capture and I love how they have done this face especially the eyes. To me he is saying 'Don't ever cut us down'. I just wish more people would leave trees standing, we need more of them.
Chipka
This actually reminds me of one of J.R.R. Tolkein's Ents, only after doing a bit of independent pharmacological research...my only question is: what would have an effect on an Ent...? one can only wonder. Judging by this tree's expression, I suspect it's asking what any tree would ask: "Could you do me a favor? Could you scratch my bark?" Well...maybe not. Judging by the expression it's probably something funny. This is a great shot, and I know exactly where that tree is. I like the fact that the nose has bark on it.
bmac62
I am a White Ash or a Tulip-Poplar or maybe even a Norway Maple...our bark is very similar...my bark has deep furrows and relatively sharp, narrow ridges that tend to converge in diamond shapes...am I smart or what? Cool pic Corey:)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
ArtistKimberly
Excellent image,
auntietk
I think he's singing with Dean Martin's voice: Everybody loves somebody sometime Everybody falls in love somehow Something in your kiss just told me That sometime is now Hey ... it could happen ... the Krofft puppets DID appear on Dean's show from time to time!
durleybeachbum
FABULOSO!! "Er, would you mind giving me a hug?"
Feliciti
he's smiling and singing or exhorts us to pay attention to the natur...great and little bit funny shot !!
jeanebean
This is great! Love it!. Great capture. I agree with auntietk. He's singing Dean's song.
beachzz
I think that I shall never see......... I know he's not a weeping willow; he's MUCH too happy!!!!
flavia49
wonderful image
sandra46
STUNNING IMAGE...I SUPPOSE IS SAYING CAN YOU SCRATCH MY NOSE?
danapommet
This is a great shot Corey and the features on the tree have full clarity. Nice catch! Dana