I walk along the river
I filter the light through my eyes
My gaze focuses on the current and the bottom
The river's current forms a lens
The power of the current is transparent
The photographic work Transparency#3 Rocks 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 image of the elements such as rocks, visible in this artwork. The structure of the waves making the flow visible. The agility of the water playing with the reflection of the sun.
This photographic work was made in the Peloponnese, Greece.
The layering and transparency of the water adds depth to this work. The natural colours of warm yellow, sunlight and cool green 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…