DRIFTWOOD 10 © 1970

Oregon Coast

In the early 1970s, I was learning the craft of photography and doing my best to imitate the great black-and-white photographers from the previous generation. One of the artists who had the most influence on me was Ansel Adams. When I visited Oregon, I sought out beaches he had photographed and tried to learn from his compositions. Oregon beaches are known for some of the most unique assortment of driftwood. There is so much potential to play with texture and form when photographing driftwood. This beach had numerous trees deposited by winter storms, making for an interesting composition. The various shapes, textures, and forms of the driftwood brought to mind Ansel Adams’ style. This photograph is hand-printed in Clyde’s darkroom on fiber-based paper, selenium toned, then mounted and matted to current archival standards. The photograph is a limited edition and signed by Clyde. Disclaimer – Cropping, contrast, and image density may vary. To learn more about the darkroom printing process, click here.