I paint using sumi-e techniques and enjoy reading and writing haiku, sometimes photography seems to be sort of like haiku, so I guess that's why I'm attracted to it... the following quotes, I feel, are indicative of the goals I set for myself as an artist and as a human being.

"Through the waka of Saigyo, the renga of Sogi, The painting of Sesshu, and the tea of Rikyu, one thing flows. People of such refinement submit to nature and befriend the four seasons. Where they look is nothing but flowers, what they think is nothing but the moon. Perceiving shapes other than flowers amounts to being a barbarian. Holding thoughts other than the moon is akin to being a beast. Come out from barbarians, depart from beasts. Submit to nature, return to nature."-Basho

"Do not follow in the footsteps of the ancient masters, seek what they sought."-Basho

I just find this one sort of comforting...

"When I am with a group of people all day and the conversation never touches on matters of justice, but inclines to the exercise of petty wit, I have a hard time."--Confucius

And perhaps most importantly...

"May you fare well in the world. All is like shadows and echoes."-Layman P'ang

Equipment:

Nikon D750

Nikon 180 2.8

Nikon 50/1.8

Nikon 85 1.8

Nikon SB600 Flash

Software:

Adobe Lightroom CC

Photoshop CC