Dawn Stirring - Limited Edition of 3 Photograph

My photographs explore nature in a detail or abstract manner. From my "Coastal waterway" images that are an abstract interpretation of the natural energy and repetitive nature of the landscape, to my “Floral” images that use a narrow depth of field and selective detail to harness the organized chaos of nature. I spend much of my time observing before actually photographing to find an inspirational subject at just the right time. With my waterway images, it is being patient with the light, wind, water flow and tides all to come together. With the floral images it’s when the bloom is opening, and without dew or rain marks. Or when the light and wind all cooperate with my vision. I don’t have the opportunity to recreate the moment, only the opportunity to capture and translate it. I print my limited edition prints on a textured rag cotton paper to push the photographic image to favor the feel of a hand applied medium. This method causes the image to go beyond the expected to create a contemplative impact in viewers with simple images that evoke emotion. I donate for every limited edition print in the “Coastal waterways” series to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the “Floral” series to the Norfolk Botanical Garden to emphasize the need to preserve and protect these local resources. Petersen works out of BOJUart (a hybrid of his name Bob and his wife and creative partner Judy), a studio gallery located in the Virginia Beach’s new creative ViBE District, as well as his home studio in Virginia Beach.