Thomas Joshua Cooper- 'Late
Winter Light - The Source of the River North Esk Rushing from Loch Lee' Glen
Esk, Old Angus, Scotland (1997-2004)
The image I
have selected, ‘Late Winter Light,’ is a fine example of Thomas Joshua Cooper’s
energetic yet simple views outwards. The image engages with nothingness and
makes it into something the human eye does not perceive. This method of image
creation takes the camera away from a tool to record, and turns it into a
devise to expand our vision. Cooper does not see simply the tangible items in
our environment, but rather uses his photography to create an atmosphere. The
falling waves and lack of sharpness show the traces of continual movement, emphasizing
that no moment is an exact replica of the next, whilst equally becoming a
beautiful and calming moment in its own right.
