Angus Taverner
“What we call the beginning is often the end; and to make an end is to make a beginning.”
T. S. Eliot, Four Quartets
We all respond to new people and places in different ways. Sometimes we like the reassurance of the familiar. Often, we crave the excitement. of change or the adrenalin of fresh challenges. Sometimes we willingly embrace uncertainty - even fear - when we find ourselves confronted by new places, different people or unusual experiences..
Mostly, we enjoy surprises; and the shock of the new. I think it is these feelings, and our responses to them, that shape our understanding of the world. These differences make each of us human. It is this emotional response, and the search for connection, that I strive to capture through my photographic work - whether in a remote landscape or on a busy city street.
Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to travel widely and to meet many interesting people . I love to explore and experience new things and ideas, and yet I also relish the company of old friends and the pleasure of returning to familiar places.
With a camera in hand, I find my senses being strongly stimulated: not just through my eyes, but all my feelings and emotions. Photography allows me to show my view of the world and how I interact with it. It allows me to explore ideas, to express my thoughts and concerns, and to highlight issues that matter to me.
In short, I am an innately curious observer, sometimes finding beauty and interest in the most mundane or surprising places. This is who I am. This is what I want to share. I hope you will enjoy the results of my ideas, my curiosity, and my take on the world.
Lofoten Islands, Northern Norway