TRAVELSCAPE: When I Can Only See Black and White
Photos of Gerard Santiago
I believe that life is short yet so vast to see. Among the 197 countries on the planet Earth, only a handful I had witnessed.
Traveling taught me a lot of things about life. I met people from different walks of life. I understood different unique cultures and traditions. Lastly, I appreciated more what life I had and currently having.
I learn to become a kinder person, a wiser being, and a more understanding individual.
San Francisco, California (USA)
I love this city. This place change my life and I can live and see myself here anytime!
L-R (Row 1), Embarcadero Pier facing Financial District, Embarcadero Pier facing South of Market, Dancing Lady in Treasure Island.
L-R (Row 2), Financial District from Fremont Hotel, The Golden Gate Bridge from the other side.
Various Cities in United States of America (USA)
I need to find more of my old photos... Still lot of work to do!
(Row 1), Santa Monica Beach/Pier
(Row 2), New York Architecture, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Skyline
Cologne (GERMANY)
My current home, where I live my life with open arms and with a happy heart.
The majestic Kölner Dom
Various cities around the world
Some places that I found interesting during my visits.
L-R (Row 1), Montenegro, Mykonos Windmills, Little Venice in Mykonos, Greece
L-R (Row 2), Vatican City, The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Old Town Valetta, Malta
L-R (Row 3), Tokyo Financial District, Japan, Corfu, Greece, Highrise Tokyo, Japan
THE PROCESS
In this fine art travel series, I create each imagery in black and white. I felt it simplifies the imagery and gives an impactful, dramatic, and timeless aesthetics to the photographs.
I applied my understanding of lighting, composition, and how colors play important role in monochromatic processes. My photographic directions were inspired by Ansel Adam, for the Zone System, Michael Kenna's intricacy, and the dramatic approach of Clyde Butcher.
