Visual adventure from Carlos Eliason
Searching my thoughts, I often find that carrying things is top on my list of things I worry about. That might sound weird at first, but when you consider that every situation can be made better or worse by the tools you’ve brought along, it begins to gel. How you carry those tools further complications … Continue reading The Duality of Carry – The things we take along both burden and enable us
Instagram. People on mountaintops. That perfect cup of coffee from just outside a tent. Norway. Chris Burkard. Starscapes that seem too unbelievable to be true. I sit and write and I ponder the abyss of infinitely epic frames of nature. All these photos of the great outdoors, what does it do to our brains, or … Continue reading Adventure photography and the casual observer
Nearly one year ago I was stuck wondering what I could do with my photos, just beyond a simple Facebook or Instagram post. A few people suggested I create a website to post my pics on, but I was reluctant; I simply didn’t know how to present them. After stubbornly saying “no” I came to … Continue reading Elias Visuals turns one
2014: one more year of positives. Of doing things my way, versus the ways others make me feel guilty for, or at least some that society imposes upon me. Another full 365 days of doing things that make me feel good, scared, anxious or even downright terrified, all because I choose that path. Of surrounding … Continue reading Reflections on a year gone by
Iceland was not as I expected. Or, at least, half of what I did, and half a pleasant surprise of awe and new found understanding. During my short excursion, I witnessed more natural wonders than in all of my life; Glaciers, dormant volcanoes, waterfalls of great magnitude and variety, a peek of the northern lights, … Continue reading Nordic, Unpredictable – One week in Iceland (Day 1)
What a nice surprise! This afternoon I found that REI chose one of my photos to be featured as a round up of their #1440Project for best shots done at night on a campsite. How cool is that? This week just gets better and better. I wonder what will happen tomorrow. Don’t forget to visit … Continue reading Night shot featured on REI Blog for the #1440Project
I’ve been playing with a unique visuals language of double exposure portraits for some time now, reaching for something beyond the digital doubles often seen as of late. With a sort of color “subraction” I’m playing with the RGB levels of each image to combine and create an actual double exposure, one where each layer … Continue reading ‘Janus Girl’ A double exposure portrait series
