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 Our planet has about 1.384 million
of cubic kilometers of water, but only 36 of them are potable water.
Water gives life and it is a vital element, and I have chased water
for more than 25 years using my faithful Rollei 6006, traveling with
me to more than 30 countries, in 3 continents, having all the hustles
of passing a lot of gear through customs, and avoiding the x-rays that
damage the film.
On an early age I started painting, influenced by Vincent Van Gogh.
I’m an admirer of Ansel Adams work, and have followed his technique,
but I have developed my own color version, specially related to water.
And lately, using technology, I have entered the grounds of the Sabattier
Effect, with the group of photographs that can be seen under the tab
“Solarized”, which are made by digital Solarization.
My favorite places are National Parks, where I capture the images on
6x6 film (slides/B&W). After processing, all my work is digitalized
at a very high resolution for cleaning, conservation and processing
purposes, I do not change or correct the contents of an image.
In order to enjoy and obtain the feeling of these photographs, you
should view them listening rock music, maybe: ELP, Yes, Pink Floyd or
Spock’s Beard.
Gonzalo Contreras del Solar
*The author at Grey Glacier - Chile. By
Rebecca Armstrong, a friend.
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