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Robert Green Art Collections

Shop for artwork from Robert Green based on themed collections. Each image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more! Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Artwork by Robert Green

Each image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more! Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

About Robert Green

Robert Green ABOUT BEAUTIFUL LIGHT

Photography is all about light. The photograph itself is a frozen moment of light. But the difference between a good photograph and a great photograph is the way a photographer uses light. The many characteristics of light provide endless variety in how a scene is presented. When good planning or fortuitous moments result in arrangements of light that highlight the beauty of a scene, there is an instant where something magical can be captured. When the light is right, an image conveys something meaningful and emotional about its subject.

My interest is in capturing the beauty of the natural world in images where I do more than just "take a picture", but instead capture a moment when beautiful light illuminates the essence of a place. The compact diversity of New Zealand provides an endless array of opportunities - from snow-covered mountains to golden or rocky beaches, from dry high country plains to lush rain forests - so it is the first attraction. Nevertheless, I will look for beautiful light whenever opportunities arise for exploration beyond these shores.



ABOUT ME

Originally from Australia, (Perth WA), I migrated to Christchurch NZ in 1991. In my day job, I'm a Clinical Psychologist. Quite possibly, the intensity of concentration involved in the repair of broken lives requires something completely different to refresh the soul. Landscape photography is a solitary activity pursuing a personal vision while immersed in natural environments and attending only to the natural cycle of the day. But there is also something similar. Good therapy requires listening carefully to subtle cues, reflecting what is understood in fresh ways that reconstruct experience. Photography seems to require a similar sensitivity that attends to fundamental elements of shape and colour, using a personal perspective to create fresh perspectives that have the power to emotionally connect. I also enjoy the contrast - whereas the creativity of therapy cannot be shared outside the room, photography affords an opportunity to create images of beauty I can share will family, friends and far wider.



ABOUT THE GEAR

Creating an emotionally-engaging image is much more than a technical exercise. But an adequate tool-kit and skill-set is required to translate an image in the mind into an image on paper. In order to get consistent results, I've had to upgrade my gear, learn how to use a range of software, and practice my technique. I've learnt from the examples of others, so I'm happy to share the technical information on my pictures. If you purchase one of my images and want an ID sheet for the back of the frame or canvas, e-mail me and I'll send you a certificate that describes the GPS and EXIF data for the picture, for you to print and mount to the back of your frame.

Currently, I'm using a Nikon D5300 and a small range of Nikkor lenses; plus the Tamron 150-600mm beast for distance work. There is no substitute for buying the best quality lenses you can afford. Better to have fewer great lenses and an older camera body, than the latest camera and cheaper lenses. If, like me, your budget is tight, make sure to leave room for a good quality tripod (and shutter release). It's the only way to get really sharp pictures. I use a Sirui N-2204X. It's one of the cheapest carbon-fibre tripods that can compete with the well-known names. Filters are close to being essential - especially neutral density (ND) filters. Prices vary a lot. Like lenses, cheaper gear will only ruin your images. I've set my price-point at Lee Filters. I doubt I would notice the difference by paying for a more expensive brand. But I can see the difference with cheaper brands. And, yes, I lust after a full-frame system and the cleaner low light performance of the newer bodies. However, everything about full-frame - body and lenses - is more expensive.

When I started-out in photography, it was important to learn darkroom technique to know how to complete the process of making a photograph. Today's software tools replace the physical darkroom, and it is just as important to master the computer work as it is to use the camera's controls. I use the subscription Lightroom/Photoshop CC service from Adobe. Seems like great value - both for what they do as well as how to stay up-to-date. I've added to these the OnOne Perfect Photo Suite and selected modules of the Topaz Suite (as well as a range of Lightroom presets). Together, these tools give me powerful ways to refine my images (and sometimes rescue them!). OnOne and Topaz seem to me to achieve the same end as Photoshop, but are easier to learn and use. For me, the time required to learn Photoshop's complexity is better spent in the field taking pictures. (Nevertheless, I'm slowly working on tutorials for Photoshop to increase my skill, as sometimes different images need different tools).