Balance Original photograph taken near the headwaters of the Metolius River in Oregon. I used a 2 1/4 ” negative medium-format camera. The slow shutter speed allowed the water to appear soft. This log was balanced perfectly on the rock in the river, no manipulation was used. Copyright Karen Rainsong 5″ x 5″ prints available. Contact: karen@rainsongdesign.net
Read MoreCanyon Dancer
Canyon Dancer This image was taken in Alta Dena, CA, with a large format (4×5 inch) negative camera. The woman is my best friend from college, and we photographed each other that day in the canyon for a school assignment “figure in a landscape”. The dry creekbed, rocks, and plants all give superb texture for this gentle image of a dancer. 4″ x 5″ negative. Prints available, contact the artist: karen@rainsongdesign.net
Read MoreTrail Seeker
Trail Seeker This picture was made in the woods in Oregon with a friend and her horse. We did several photos and this one was my favorite. Color photograph, copyright Karen Rainsong. 35mm negative 4×6 print available Contact: Karen Rainsong karen@rainsongdesign.net
Read MoreTriangles
Triangles is a traditional film black and white photograph taken on the Oregon coast. Digital prints are available; contact the artist. 8″x10″
Read MoreStepping Into the Dream
This large format traditional photograph (taken with a 4×5 negative) is part of a series that speaks to a dream world. The subject confronts her dream landscape and finds the courage to step into the dream, despite past nightmares. A vignetting process was done in the darkroom to make the doorway into the image. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 11″x14″
Read MoreSarah
This color photograph, taken with a film negative, is an exquisite juxtaposition of textures and light that underscores the frailty and beauty of youth. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 5″ x 7″
Read MoreThe Rosemary Well
The young woman is drawing knowledge and power from the well in this color photograph. Taken with a film negative. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 8″x 11″
Read MoreOffering to Yemaya
In this sepia toned photograph, a woman offers a flower crown to the river to seek the blessing of Yemaya, traditional African Goddess. Taken with a film negative in Oregon. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 8″ x 10″
Read MoreMoon Offering
Offering sustenance to the garden from our bodies is a sacred feminine tradition. This woman gives her thanks and blessings to the Earth Mother. Taken with a film negative. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 8″ x 8″
Read MoreMidsummer Reflections
This image, taken at the Willamette River in Oregon, shows the grace and beauty of a young woman as she meditates on the water. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 8″ x 10″
Read MoreThe Spiral
The spiral is an ancient symbol of regeneration and rebirth. This woman reflects on the power and mystery of the spiral as reflected in her own spirit. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 4″ x 6″
Read MoreUntitled (E)
This black and white nude portrait was taken on the Oregon coast with a film negative and a medium format camera. Digital prints available; contact the artist. 8″ x 8″
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