PATTERNS AND TONES

"Electric Sun Shadow No. 1" 2018 Seeing patterns in the shadows below my feet has kept me amused and delighted. I find beauty all around me when I turn my attention to the world around us and take the time to just look. These electric sun shadows are a fine example of finding beauty and significance in the most random patterns of my daily life. My eye is always searching for connections and meaningfulness in simple forms and markings. In this latest batch of images I've created for my  Sun Shadow series , I've expanded my fascination with shadows cast from objects close by (such as stairs, slides and steps), to confining shadows cast from objects from above. They have become more like drawings, separate from their template. They exist in the frame of my lens independent from the world around them. These electric sun shadows were cast from the old electric pole lines that still traverse the neighborhood in which I work. Their presence is an unusual one here in...

"Sun Shadow Signs No. 1" 2018 Summer light in Southern California is so beautiful in the late morning, before the heat takes over the day. You can feel the sun begin to turn its intensity on but are not yet quite affected by their overpowering rays. Late morning is also the perfect time to catch shadows cast at a 45 degree angle, just before they disappear altogether at high noon. Strolling around, looking for inspiration, I began to notice the shapes various stop signs, traffic lights and parking placards were making against the concrete and crosswalks below. Cracks in the sidewalk fascinated me with their random, river-like structures. I concentrated on the interplay between the shadows as they played over the utilitarian patterns etched into the concrete. We often walk around without really looking, too busy to get where we are going. It's when we slow down for just a moment to observe what's around us to enjoy what is right before our eyes, the place wher...

“Track Shadows No. 1” 2018 Although they are throwing very little shade, these railroad tracks are a reminiscent of the lines created in my Sun Shadow series. Their inky blacks and long unending lines contrast nicely with  the textural patterns in the lighter wood and rocks. Their abstract patterns remind me of Japanese Kanji when studied closely. Much like the minute shadows cast from the patterns created in a Zen rock garden, the sun shadows in the tracks are consistent and bold. I was captivated by their modern form and simple function.  Julie Green June 16, 2018 “Track Shadows No. 2” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 3” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 4” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 5” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 6” 2018

"New York Circles No. 1" 2018 On my birthday, I often reflect on years past and it is the people I'm surrounded by that make my life fulfilling. Our circle of friends and family is what matters most. In this last installment of photographs I took in New York at the MCC 2nd Avenue Street Festival last month, I watched as people gathered together. Whether it be participating in a fun activity, security detail or eating together, these people were bound to each others company. It is the bonds of friendship and commradery that binds us together. Enjoying life's little moments together, to be a witness to each others lives - that is the greatest gift of all. Julie Green June 9, 2018 "New York Circles No. 2" 2018 "New York Circles No. 3" 2018 "New York Circles No. 4" 2018 "New York Circles No. 5" 2018

“New York Duos No. 1" 2018 I am fascinated by human interaction. Who we communicate with and how we interact with others says a lot about who we are. As a photographer, I love capturing these everyday occurrences. Everyone  displays habits and customs. It's the non-verbal cues that make the images compelling. While I was in New York at the MCC 2nd Avenue Street Festival last month, I captured several couples who caught my eye.  Their body language conveyed how well they knew each other. The closer they physically were, the stronger their acquaintance. The stronger the acquaintance, the more they visually looked like each other.  It's human nature to gravitate towards others who share similar interests, habits and cultural backgrounds. It's the law of attraction... In "New York Duos No. 5", I captured two strangers. The merchant  is cutting a coconut with a machete and the customer is checking his iPhone completely oblivious t...