For this series on the universality of humanity, I seek dynamic or interrelated movements of people within the depth of physical space. There may be the pulse of youthful freedom and exuberance, which adds spontaneity or joy to the captured moment; conversely, there may be a sense of reflection by the subject.
I want to know more about the cultural or social conditions I encounter and strive, through my selection of venues and scenes, to capture the interest of the audience. In some of the images there is an ambiguity of event or action, which elicits curiosity. I believe questions are often just as important as answers.
The angle at which the scene is captured is important to me. I strive for viewpoints that often appear in my dreaming state: floating somewhat above, sometimes even at a great distance, but still connected to the moment.
I want to know more about the cultural or social conditions I encounter and strive, through my selection of venues and scenes, to capture the interest of the audience. In some of the images there is an ambiguity of event or action, which elicits curiosity. I believe questions are often just as important as answers.
The angle at which the scene is captured is important to me. I strive for viewpoints that often appear in my dreaming state: floating somewhat above, sometimes even at a great distance, but still connected to the moment.
(Images are exhibited at least 51 cm (20") wide and most originated on medium format film.)
See excerpt of Photographer's 2009 Lecture
See excerpt of Photographer's 2009 Lecture
©2015 John D. Elliott
"Bliss Ride (Giza, Egypt)"
©2012 John D. Elliott
©2012 John D. Elliott
"Beach Play (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)"
©2003 John D. Elliott
©2003 John D. Elliott
"Dance Of Life (Black Rock City, Nevada, USA)"
©1995 John D. Elliott
©1995 John D. Elliott
"Dim Prospects (Nellore, India)"
©2018 John D. Elliott
©2018 John D. Elliott
"Bathers (Vermelho, Pernambuco, Brasil)" © 2018
©2018 John D. Elliott
"Humo y Leña (Masaya, Nicaragua)"
©2010 John D. Elliott
"Gratitude (Cairo, Egypt)"
©2008 John D. Elliott
©2008 John D. Elliott
"Heads (Rzhishiv, Ukraine)"
©2010 John D. Elliott
"Joy In Sorrow (Croix De Bouquettes, Haiti)"
©2008 John D. Elliott
"Kiss (Queens, NYC, USA)"
©2006 John D. Elliott
"Spaced Out (Eldborg, Iceland)"
©2003 John D. Elliott
"The Long March (Paris, France)"
©2009 John D. Elliott
"The Release Of Krishna (Atlanta, Georgia,USA)"
©2008 John D. Elliott
"Tomatina Thugs (Buñol, Spain)"
©2006 John D. Elliott
"Walkaway (Parnu, Estonia)"
©2013 John D. Elliott
"Warm Rocks (Recreio, Brasil)"
©2008 John D. Elliott
"Waterfall Explorers (KeilaVald, Harju, Estonia)"
©2007 John D. Elliott
"Wildebeest Hands (Dublin, Georgia, USA)"
©2015 John D. Elliott
"Healing Waters (Kyoto, Japan)"
©1983 John D. Elliott
"Church Play (Zaragoza, Spain)"
©1993 John D. Elliott
"Source (Carthage, Tunisia)"
©2007 John D. Elliott
"Our River (Dublin, GA)"
©1995 John D. Elliott
"Drinks on the Rocks (Itamotinga, Bahía, Brazil)"
© 2018 John D. Elliott
© 2018 John D. Elliott
"Nandi Devotees (Nellore, India)"
©1987 John D. Elliott
"Like That (Atlanta, GA)"
©1999 John D. Elliott
"Flip (Kauaii, Hawaii, USA)"
©1983 John D. Elliott
"Reservoir Boys (Meknes, Morocco)"
©1983 John D. Elliott
"The Secret (Djerba, Tunisia)"
©2012 John D. Elliott
"Tops Champs (Botafogo, RJ, Brazil)"
©1983 John D. Elliott
"Intersection (Nefta, Tunisia)"
©2008 John D. Elliott
"Cells Out (Marietta, Georgia, USA)"
©2006 John D. Elliott
"Wildcat Territory (Duluth, Georgia, USA)"
©1983 John D. Elliott
"Wedding Song (Monastir, Tunisia)"
©2008 John D. Elliott
"Critics (Rzhishiv, Ukraine)"
©2008 John D. Elliott
"Paparazzi (Miami, Florida, USA"
©2013 John D. Elliott
"Spirit Rider (Paraty, Brazil)"
© 1995 John D. Elliott
"Separation of Labor (Gulbarga, India)"
© 2017 John D. Elliott
"The Joy of Cholitas (El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia)"
©1995 John D. Elliott
"The Comb (Belur, India)"
©1995 John D. Elliott
"Temple Friends (Nellore, India)"
© 1996 John D. Elliott
"Site (Hyderabad, India)"
© 2002 John D. Elliott
"Keep (Destin, Florida, USA)"
© 2010 John D. Elliott
© 2010 John D. Elliott
"Departing Earthquake Victims (Haiti-Dominican Republic Border)"
© 2022John D. Elliott
"The Bay (La Boca, Cuba)"
© 2022 John D. Elliott
