PortViews Photography
Fine Photographic Prints / Note cards with Local Color
www.portviewsphotography.com
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516.944.5604
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Sandy Jo (Becker) Hyman / PortViews
Photography has always fascinated me. In the 1960’s I learned the basics at Martin Van Buren High School in Queens. Shooting and developing black and white film, I spent hours in our basement darkroom.
After being away from this passion for many years, my interest was renewed when my daughter did some wonderful work at Schreiber High School in Port Washington, in her own venture into photography and the darkroom.
My experience this time, however, has added a completely unexpected dimension to my life. I was born with under-developed optic nerves, leaving me with visual challenges. I have never known what I could not see—until I started taking photographs.
For example, through my photos, I have learned that geese take a running start before taking off into flight, and that they stand on one leg for long periods of time. I’ve also been able to see goslings up close and ducks drinking water that comes over the dam—all for the first time.
The ability to capture intense and varied light and texture in my photographs compensates for my visual lack of depth perception. I can now not only see the amazing beauty and character of Port Washington more as others do, but also allow others to see what fascinates me.
One, final note: Never take your visual acuity or your surroundings for granted. Each is truly a gift. Share that gift with others every day.
Photography has always fascinated me. In the 1960’s I learned the basics at Martin Van Buren High School in Queens. Shooting and developing black and white film, I spent hours in our basement darkroom.
After being away from this passion for many years, my interest was renewed when my daughter did some wonderful work at Schreiber High School in Port Washington, in her own venture into photography and the darkroom.
My experience this time, however, has added a completely unexpected dimension to my life. I was born with under-developed optic nerves, leaving me with visual challenges. I have never known what I could not see—until I started taking photographs.
For example, through my photos, I have learned that geese take a running start before taking off into flight, and that they stand on one leg for long periods of time. I’ve also been able to see goslings up close and ducks drinking water that comes over the dam—all for the first time.
The ability to capture intense and varied light and texture in my photographs compensates for my visual lack of depth perception. I can now not only see the amazing beauty and character of Port Washington more as others do, but also allow others to see what fascinates me.
One, final note: Never take your visual acuity or your surroundings for granted. Each is truly a gift. Share that gift with others every day.
