capturing the gaze

I began taking photos at 15 with my father's Argus film camera, which featured a viewfinder separate from the lens. With my own darkroom set up in the basement, I developed a deep passion for photography. Over 50 years later, despite using more modern equipment, the joy of capturing moments, particularly in wildlife photography, endures. I still feel that thrill when an image comes to life in a digital 'developer tray.' If you share this passion for wildlife photography, you can buy nature photography that reflects this timeless experience through Rob Storrs Photography.

As a nature photographer, I have successfully sold my images to friends and customers through private showings, public contests, and camera clubs. I take pride in winning several awards in competitions, and during the summer of 2023, my wildlife photography was showcased with The Carolina Nature Photographers Association at The Cradle of Forestry near Brevard, NC, where many visitors expressed interest in my nature photography.

Henri Cartier-Bresson sought to "capture the eternity of a gaze in the blink of an eye," a gaze exchanged between the photographer and his subject. In this moment, who truly becomes the observer and who is being observed? Inspired by Jean-Claude Monet's paintings, I learned to perceive the world through the lens as splotches of color and geometric shapes, pushing through them to reach ABSTRACTION — to discover something not yet seen. If you're interested in buying nature photography that resonates with this idea, be sure to explore the incredible work of Rob Storrs Photography, particularly his stunning wildlife photography that beautifully captures these fleeting moments.