Keane Holmes, a ranch hand based in Winchester, CA, grew up with a camera in hand. 
 
He started with his mother's point-and-shoot, eventually graduating to a Konica Minolta SLR 35mm. Whether film, digital, or phone, capturing moments has always been a priority. 
 
In 2023, the desire to have a dedicated camera once again reignited an ember of a fiery passion within to catch up on over a decade of lost time with a viewfinder to the eye.

Keane Holmes

"These three works celebrate spontaneity. "The Little Watcher" sat upon a workbench, born of a chance dual observation, he stayed long enough to grab my camera for a photo."

"Little Watcher."

"Dandelion Prism" a spur of the moment calculated risk seeing the sun in a low position and using it as backlight to silhouette the delicate form bringing forth the rainbow of possibilities."

"Dandelion Prism."

"Macro"

"A Glimpse of Tomorrow" a self portrait of my eye reflecting the sun and sky, embodies growing confidence for the outlook of the future. A reminder that the eye captures so many moments never seen by others and words no matter how defined, cannot replicate that frozen moment in time the eye captures, however the lucky photographer is graced with the passion to capture those unseen moments in time."

"Glimpse Of Tomorrow."

"I am curious by nature. Some days along the lake I would see beautiful flowers. I tried a few macro shots. I wasn’t very satisfied but decided to not let go, the urge to discover something new was too strong. So one day, on a walk in the village where I grew up, I spotted this amazing purple Iris. It invited me for a visit. There was much to be seen once you opened the door. A whole new world: the overlaying petals with their beautifully designed veins, the yellow caterpillar like brush called the beard which helps bees find their way into the flower. Different textures, darker zones leading you deeper. Where to?"

"The Flower."

Brigitte currently lives in Switzerland. She is a self-taught photographer, started shooting as a child inspired by her grandfather whose name she chose to bear as her artist’s name to honour him. 
 
She shot with a film camera for years be it color or black and white, spent hours developing her films in a dark room. In her twenties she travelled around the globe taking her camera along and thus gained great experience especially in landscape and street life photography. 
 
Being reasonable instead of listening to her passion she studied medicine and is still partly working as a medic. Though after a life changing event she had more time for herself and the passion for photography came back stronger than ever. Still taken mostly by landscape and street life photography but also starting to experiment with other approaches.

Brigitte B Burckhardt

Kateland Henson was born in Virginia, United States in 1989. Her educational background and career have focused on the law, but she has enjoyed photography for most of her life. 
 
Her interest in photography blossomed by taking darkroom photography classes as a teenager and remained steadfast since then. Nature, history, and architecture are what draw her eye most. 
 
She started entering contests a few years ago for fun but took that to a new level in 2024 by having work featured in two local artist exhibitions and having two pieces be noted as of merit in an international exhibition. She looks forward to sharing her passion with others and growing as an artist.

Kateland Henson

"Macro photography is a wonderful way to celebrate nature and view things from a new perspective. It is easy to lose appreciation for beauty in the rat race known as life, especially if everything looks the same. Seeing a piece of sand caught on a feather of a gull or sunflower seeds maturing in the center of the parent flower make these common items come alive in a lovely new way. Nature is my absolute favorite photography topic, so animals and florals were an easy fit for subject matter."

"Lightness of a Feather."

"Sunflower Examination."

"Calming Nectar."

"I capture the beauty and serenity of nature through my work, hoping to infuse this calming energy into your living space. My work emphasises the beauty of nature and the tranquility and sense of freedom it provides. As an LGBT+ photographer based in Sussex, I have always found comfort and joy in the outdoors. Protecting and conserving nature is a significant aspect of my photographic process."

Rowan Neate

"Rest Stop."

"Peaceful Bee."

"One of my favorite aspects of photography comes to life during the spring and summer. I love the intensity of the sun and the bright, vivid colors of the flora and fauna I chase after."

"Vogue."

Shawn Digity is a nature, wildlife, and landscape photographer. He ventures to various locations across the United States’ Midwest and Appalachia regions. 
 
Exploration and freedom are two primary tenets of his photography style.

Shawn Digity

"Fuchsia Harvest."

"My photography is a celebration of the quiet magic hidden in everyday moments. Specializing in macro and floral photography, I use my lens to reveal the beauty in the smallest details, the graceful curl of a petal, the shimmer of morning dew, or the intricate textures of nature. These often-overlooked elements, when captured up close, become portals to a world of wonder and discovery. My work encourages mindfulness and a deeper connection to the natural world."

"Hespera's Veil."

"This art form challenges me to slow down, be present, and see the world with fresh eyes. Each image invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and marvel at nature’s delicate patterns, flower petals woven like fabric, dewdrops sparkling like miniature worlds, and the unseen magic that surrounds us. Through my photography, I hope to inspire others to "seek magic everyday."

"Ephemeral."

"With a background in marketing and event planning, I have always been drawn to the power of storytelling and visual expression. Photography became my refuge during the pandemic, a means of managing anxiety and reconnecting with the world around me. Though I explored various genres, I found myself continually captivated by macro and nature photography, drawn to the intricate details and hidden beauty that often go unnoticed. As a self-taught photographer, my journey has been fueled by curiosity and an appreciation for the small wonders of everyday life. As a child, I imagined fairies dancing just beyond the bend in the trail, waiting to be seen if only I looked closely enough. Today, macro photography allows me to recapture that sense of wonder, revealing extraordinary moments in the seemingly ordinary. This art form challenges me to slow down, be present, and see the world with fresh eyes."

Evie Kon

"Inspired by mythology, literature, and the cosmos, I often weave subtle narratives into my images, paying tribute to powerful and enigmatic female figures who embody strength, mystery, and grace. Guided by my mantra, "seek magic everyday" I aim to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Through my photography, I invite viewers to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the beauty that exists all around us, waiting to be seen."

"Seraphina's Ember."

Michael Eckart was born in West Germany after the Second World War. He spends a lot of time in Japan, Bali and Asia. Venice is like home to him now. 
 
When he was young he wanted to be a photographer or a designer, he always wanted to create something. However, these two passions did not play a major role in his life until much later. 
 
In Paris, where he exhibited his jewellery from 2004 to 2006, he was awarded the "Étoiles de Mode"; for best design three times in a row. During his time as a jewellery designer, he had many publications in prestigious glossy magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and others. 
 
In 2016, his son gave him his old camera. That’s when he started taking photographs. In 2024, he entered his first photography competition and was successful.

Michael Eckart

"It was in Colombo, Sri Lanka It was actually supposed to be a "dinner for one" for me, but in the end it was a dinner for two. We started with an amuse-bouche, a small starter. A housefly obviously understood this as an invitation to eat. It flew brazenly onto my plate to also take part in the dinner. The dinner was not for free, it was in exchange for my photograph."

"Dinner for One."

"The photo was taken in a park in Tokyo in 2018. It was still very warm for the time of year and very nice to sit outside. On the table of the lunch café, next to the menu, was a map of the park. All the paths, ponds and restaurants were marked on it. But the most striking thing was a wide, yellow, dotted line that looked like an airplane runway. A bee seemed to see it the same way. It flew purposefully towards it, landed at the start of the line and then "walk the line" straight along it. The whole thing seemed to be staged, the bee being both the director and actor."

"Runway."

"Macro" Photographers

“Macro” explores the natural world by examining the processes sustaining the smallest forms of life. Through magnification, this exhibition reveals the core elements driving survival, performance, and evolution, offering a deep insight into the relationships supporting even the tiniest organisms. 

Examples such as the segmented bodies of insects and the fine networks of veins in leaves demonstrate how nature has perfected these creations to achieve exceptional efficiency. The fabric inherent in all life serves as a testament to the profound intelligence of ecosystems, continually adapting to the ever-changing powers that shape them.