About

How does one explain what the driving passion is when it comes to photography, art, or any form of creativity for that matter?

When I am outside with my camera, photographing nature and wildlife, all the troubles and stresses of the world are washed away. I feel connected physically, spiritually, and emotionally, to the wonderful things God created and the beauty that can be found in the simplest of things…if you just take the time to stop, look, and listen.

A macro image of a dragonfly, butterfly, or the inside of a flower in bloom completely amaze me. Beautiful details the human eye cannot see are brought to life. Spiders and butterflies have incredible symmetrical designs on their bodies. Clouds reflect beautifully in the eye of a frog and an entire landscape can be found in a simple raindrop.

I’ve always been a creative person and love adding an artistic touch to some of my nature and wildlife photographs. I find transforming a simple photograph, in my digital darkroom, into a piece of fine art very gratifying. You just never know exactly how something is going to turn out. Sometimes it’s even better than you envisioned.

“Follow your heart with your lens. Be patient, respect nature & the rest will follow.” ~Renée Dawson, 2008

Nature & Wildlife Photography by Renée Dawson

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