surrounded by light

I've heard of photographers who think silhouettes are cliche, uninformative, or an easy way out. Then of course there are photographers like me who adore them. I think sometimes simplicity tells a story more clearly than all the details in the world. I've rarely set out to take a silhouette. When they present themselves they are pleasant surprises that take what would be a pretty standard shot to another level of beauty. 

Athens Academy kicker Mark Allen practices punting Wednesday December 12, 2007, at the Georgia Practice Fields.


Dr. Robert Harris, the Pastor of Friendship Christian Church, prays for rain in the sanctuary Wednesday October 17, 2007. The church offers an open sanctuary at lunchtime each Wednesday inviting people of all faiths to pray for rain.

Dan Murfin of Colbert, left, walks to his car after attending the Old Fashion Tent Revival Sunday morning October 7, 2007, at Winterville First Baptist Church.


Brett Bowman walks by his junior dragster to get it ready for racing at the Fast Fridays Amatuer racing night June 6, 2008, at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce.


North Oconee High School senior Henry James puts some final touches on his classes' float before the homecoming parade Thursday November 1,2007, at North Oconee High School. This year is the school's first homecoming with returning seniors.


Lori Hartlein hoops with one of her original hula hoops at her Hula Hoop party at the Madison County Library in July, 2007.


Kenti-Anna Judson, 4, runs from the water after grandmother Pearlie Daniel, left of center, and mother Marquita Blasingame of Athens called their family to come eat dinner Wednesday afternoon September 3, 2008, at Sandy Creek Park.

Caden C., 5, plays with a toy plane at the feet of his grandfather Mikey Waters Saturday October 20, 2007, at the Athen-Ben Epps 100 Years in Flight Air Show.


Sisters Page and Claire Campbell of Hope For Agolden Summer sing A cappella in front of the stage at the Next To Last Fest Saturday December 12, 2007, in Bogart.

Georgia's Joshua Fields gets ready to bat in the Bulldogs' loss to No. Arizona Saturday February 23, 2008, at Foley Field.


North Oconee High School football players stand on the field before their homecoming game Friday November 2, 2007.