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Artist
Statement
Images
that capture a fleeting moment in the natural world stir the soul
to appreciate and strengthen the link between humanity and the
rest of our environment. These photos reveal the extraordinary
beauty in ordinary things we often fail to see, thus depriving
ourselves of the basic bond with nature.
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Julie Johnston, Woodland
Violet. © Julie Johnston
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With
my roots firmly planted in the soil of an
Iowa
farm, the outdoors dominates my life
and is reflected in my photographs. My life has been nurtured and
shaped by moments lying on my back in the cool shade of the
apricot tree watching clouds form pictures; observing lightning as
it slashes across the darkened sky; or seeing joy on the face of
my child holding a newborn kitten.
I
grew up in a world that balanced human activity with the rhythms
of nature and still cherish living here.
Farm life exposes the reality of life and death, demanding
respect for nature. To live a balanced life, we must honor and
maintain the creation in which we live. Nature is my palette;
camera and film are my brush and canvas.
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