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“I love to travel, and it is important to me to document the places that I visit. Over the past few years, I have visited several national parks and wildlife refuges along with scenic areas that are close to Kansas City, and these visits have increased my interest in nature and the environment. We have many natural treasures in this country, and it is important that we protect these places for ourselves as well as the people who will follow us.
I have long been fascinated by clouds, and many of my favorite shots are pictures of clouds, or pictures in which clouds play a prominent role. My friends will tell you that the only time I willingly get up in the morning is for the promise of a beautiful dawn and sunrise in which the clouds turn various shades of pink, red, purple, orange and gold. Sunset is also a favorite time, but storm clouds, cirrus and cumulus clouds all make me want to get out and take pictures. My camera allows me to try to capture the moments as I experience them.
For the past three years, I have been shooting almost exclusively with a digital camera. I can take as many pictures as I like, and when I have a whole series of pictures from a beautiful sunset, looking at them is almost like being in that moment again. I remember not only the sights, but the feel of the air, the scent of the place, and the sounds of the birds and the insects. I appreciate again and again the beauty that nature provides, and I hope that others who see my photos will also have a similar feeling.”
Teresa Garrison moved to Kansas City in 1981 when she became the Technical Services Supervisor at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. Working for KCKPL has enhanced her study of photography – the collections of books by and about photographers are excellent as are the many exhibits by local and regional photographers. Teresa is now the Assistant Director of Libraries and also serves as webmaster for several local groups and organizations in Wyandotte County.
For more information about this or any other exhibit at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, call Sarah Bohndorf at (913) 596-5800, or email sbohnd@kckpl.lib.ks.us.
