I walk on the beach
I filter the light with my hand
My gaze focuses on the waves and the sand
The waves of the sea shape the structure of the beach
The power of the waves is transparent
The photographic work Transparency#1 Waves is about the elements of water light and earth. Bob Karhof is always looking for the transparency of water in all its forms. What the flow of waves does to the sand. the structure of the waves formed as an imprint in the sand in this work. The flow of water solidified in the sand.
This photographic work was made in Tarifa, Spain.
The layering and transparency of the water adds depth to this work. The contrasting natural colours of warm yellow and cool blue brought together in one image, makes this work extra attractive to exhibit in an interior.
Photographic artist Bob Karhof has been experimenting with the photographic medium since 1993. To make the most of this form, he constructs his own camera, making it possible to merge images from different locations and times into a new image. The panoramas are created during a photographic journey.. Read more…