Lidgard Photography's photostream

My interest in nature photography began in 1990 after I graduated from university with a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. I believe that a good photograph comes from the eye and not the camera, so I have used my zoological training and experience to teach myself to quietly observe and photograph nature, landscapes and people.

In 2006, I developed my observational skills through studying Miksang contemplative photography, a meditative art form that has transformed his view of the photographic world.

My approach to photography is now one of simplicity. I wait for perceptions to arrive rather than attempt to create them. I photograph with minimal equipment and follow no rules. I free my mind of distracting and judgemental thoughts such as ‘this would look good’ and ‘I don’t like that’. With everything simple and free, I can keep my mind empty and my eye open to see perceptions as they arise. Inspiration for his photography comes from the elements of colour and light, texture and form, space and time. My images often have a strong sense of ‘kairos’; a brief moment in time when something special happens.