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
NEW AND IMPROVED AFTER 22 YRS
DS, is the creator of Mind’s Eye Photography, which was started in 2001, it Aiken, SC, and he is a past member of 12 yrs. with Aiken Artist Guild, the Art Association of Ridge Spring, the North Augusta Artist Guild. He is also a juried member for 14 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 79 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 plus works now on permanent display at the "Aiken Center For Recovery" as of Nov. 2022, and four South Carolina State Parks, plus many private collections, also, 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 79 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 plus works now on permanent display at the "Aiken Center For Recovery" as of Nov. 2022, and four South Carolina State Parks, plus many private collections, also, he has been published both in the US and internationally.
NORTH AUGUSTA ARTIST GUILD (NAAG) ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
"FALL INTO ART" (FIA)
Was honored with winning 1st,Place in Photography with this photo, titled "iCloud Memories" as it was taken at
5,047' elevation, and literally in the clouds.
God Granted-Right Place Right Time!
5,047' elevation, and literally in the clouds.
God Granted-Right Place Right Time!
Click on the image for a larger view
S.C.Rural Health Photo Contest State Wide Contest Winner For 2023
Photo Title is "Island Road"
WINNER-WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER
Was truly blessed again this year at the South Carolina State Fair, by winning second place in photography with my photo titled, "A ROCK AND HARD PLACE". Will be on display from Oct.11-22 at the fair.
THREE WINNERS AT AIKEN'S FAIR 2023
AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
This signed image titled "HERE COMES THE SUN" will be available in the gift shop at ACA very soon for sale.
This was taken at Santee State Park, during my Artist-In-Residence there by the South Carolina State Park System,
I have enjoyed it for many years, now it's is time for someone else to enjoy it. Part of this sale helps to support the Aiken Art Center.
Frame size is 24' x 33''
This was taken at Santee State Park, during my Artist-In-Residence there by the South Carolina State Park System,
I have enjoyed it for many years, now it's is time for someone else to enjoy it. Part of this sale helps to support the Aiken Art Center.
Frame size is 24' x 33''
A recent walk in the park on a foggy morning in Jan, and I was thinking of Michael Kenna
and his minimalistic shots, I think he would be pleased!
and his minimalistic shots, I think he would be pleased!
A new approach to my "Black n White" photography,
"TREE OF LIFE"
Homeland Gardens Study #1
"TREE OF LIFE"
Homeland Gardens Study #1
Winners at the 2022 Western Carolina State Fair
WINNER, WINNER, TURKEY DINNER
"FALL-INTO-ART "Show by the North Augusta Artist Guild at the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta , SC. Many thanks to NAAG & AHC, and the Judge!
1st Place Winner- "CANNONBALL ALLEY" 3rd Place Winner- " THE MOUNTAINS WINS AGAIN"
Was blessed again big time by winning 2nd place at the largest art show in the state of SC, at the State Fair in Columbia,SC.
From a recent walk at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH AT SUNRISE
"SAND RIVER" IN HITCHCOCK WOODS, AIKEN, SC
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 SHOW"
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.
DOWN IN THE VALLEY
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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