D . S . OWENS
M I N D ' S E Y E P H O T O G R A P H Y (est. 2001)
A SOUTHERN FINE ART ENVIRONMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
V e t e r a n A r t s
DS, is the founder of Mind’s Eye Photography, which was started in 2001, it Aiken, SC, and he is a member of Aiken Artist Guild, Art Association of Ridge Spring, the North Augusta Artist Guild. He is also a juried member for 20 years at the "South Carolina Artisans Center", that has been designated as "The Official Folk Art and Craft center of South Carolina" in 1998 by our state legislators, and a Juried member in the "Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta"
DS, is in his Fourth career, now as a self taught photographer, after being a mechanical engineer, an automobile dealer, and a real estate broker. All during these times he was still pursuing the field of photography, that he discovered and loved during his time In the Navy during the Vietnam war. He is often referred to as a “Landscape Photographer” but has explored many other genres of photography including, Street Photography, Abstract Photography, & Travel Photography, but the love of just creating the image is what really motivates him to continue the quest to capture a moment in time. He believes that the
“Art Of Seeing” is the key ingredient of any good photographer, and also believes that this ability can be learned.
He has been honored with winning 65 awards, and has been selected 4 times for the “Artist- In-Residence”
program by the South Carolina State Parks. His work is on permanent display at the Aiken County government building
and many S.C. State Parks, and also many private collections, plus he has been published both in the US and internationally.
DS, is in his Fourth career, now as a self taught photographer, after being a mechanical engineer, an automobile dealer, and a real estate broker. All during these times he was still pursuing the field of photography, that he discovered and loved during his time In the Navy during the Vietnam war. He is often referred to as a “Landscape Photographer” but has explored many other genres of photography including, Street Photography, Abstract Photography, & Travel Photography, but the love of just creating the image is what really motivates him to continue the quest to capture a moment in time. He believes that the
“Art Of Seeing” is the key ingredient of any good photographer, and also believes that this ability can be learned.
He has been honored with winning 65 awards, and has been selected 4 times for the “Artist- In-Residence”
program by the South Carolina State Parks. His work is on permanent display at the Aiken County government building
and many S.C. State Parks, and also many private collections, plus he has been published both in the US and internationally.
A SLIDE-SHOW EXAMPLE OF MY WORK.
TILTED-"TAKE-A-VIEW"
AIKEN ARTIST GUILD ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
AT AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
These photos are on display in the the main gallery, plus other work available in the gift shop
"E Y E S W I D E O P E N"
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AT THE ARTS & HERITAGE CENTER OF NORTH AUGUSTA
These five photos will be on display and for sale
Landmark from a famous movie, can you name the it?
BRIDAL VAIL FALLS, DUPONT FOREST, NC
HOPELAND GARDENS OVERLOOK
THE SALUDA RIVER IN COLUMBIA, SC
"CLEMSON STONEHINGE"
"WALK IN THE PARK"
Found this park in Grovetown recently !
Found this park in Grovetown recently !
I had to step away from my new genre of BnW photography for this image, just because it would have
no meaning without the color,
you see I titled it "THE PAINTED FORREST"
no meaning without the color,
you see I titled it "THE PAINTED FORREST"
BIG SKY
Huntington Beach State Park.
From my new BnW collection.
Huntington Beach State Park.
From my new BnW collection.
PET DEER OUT FOR A WALK
Taken in Cades Cove, the young fawn just happen to be in the right spot for my camera,
that's why I call these God Granted, R.T.R.P (right time right place).
Taken in Cades Cove, the young fawn just happen to be in the right spot for my camera,
that's why I call these God Granted, R.T.R.P (right time right place).
DOWN IN THE VALLEY
Cataloochee in the fall is something to see!
Cataloochee in the fall is something to see!
MORNING LIGHT
From the recent beach trip to Myrtle, love the beach in Oct, right temp and less people.
Prints will be available soon (NOW ON THE BnW PRINT PAGE), if your interested.
From the recent beach trip to Myrtle, love the beach in Oct, right temp and less people.
Prints will be available soon (NOW ON THE BnW PRINT PAGE), if your interested.
" SHOW ME THE WAY"
This images was awarded "Peoples Choice Award" at the opening reception
at the annual art show for the North Augusta Artist Guild at the Arts & Heritage Center in North Augusta
on Nov 18, 2021. The image was taken in the Ace Basin , in the low country of SC.
I had the idea of using a wide angle lens in the vertical mode to capture the whole vision that I was seeing, from the road thru the Spanish moss to the beautiful blue sky, I don't normally see a wide angle lens being used this way, but in this case I feel it worked quite well!
Will be on display until Dec. 16 at the center, and available for purchase, 40% of sale price supports the art center, help us both out!
This images was awarded "Peoples Choice Award" at the opening reception
at the annual art show for the North Augusta Artist Guild at the Arts & Heritage Center in North Augusta
on Nov 18, 2021. The image was taken in the Ace Basin , in the low country of SC.
I had the idea of using a wide angle lens in the vertical mode to capture the whole vision that I was seeing, from the road thru the Spanish moss to the beautiful blue sky, I don't normally see a wide angle lens being used this way, but in this case I feel it worked quite well!
Will be on display until Dec. 16 at the center, and available for purchase, 40% of sale price supports the art center, help us both out!
CAMPBELL COVERED BRIDGE
The only one left in South Carolina, located in the up-state near Landrum, SC
The only one left in South Carolina, located in the up-state near Landrum, SC
AUGUSTA LOCK & DAM
From a month or so back, when the trees were still green
From a month or so back, when the trees were still green
RADIATING
Print available at Aiken Center For The Arts, in the gift shop
Taken at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken, early one morning in the fog.
Now available at the Aiken Center For The Arts
Print available at Aiken Center For The Arts, in the gift shop
Taken at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken, early one morning in the fog.
Now available at the Aiken Center For The Arts
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