Notes to My Dad
Fog
July 15, 2021
Dear Dad,
I read that artist Henri Matisse said, “Derive happiness in oneself from a good day’s work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.” Pretty sure I have been doing that for many years now.
This one particular day almost ten years ago, I was hired to photograph a property in East Hampton. The weather was slightly overcast and we were flying along the shoreline out to the Hamptons. Approaching the Hamptons, we watched a fog rolling in very quickly off the ocean. It was a bit scary, and we had to stop the assignment mid-flight and turn back for the airport. However, I asked the pilot to remain in the area for just a few more moments, and I was able to capture this image. I believe the fog worked very well here and added a beautiful layer to this photograph.
So, I’m sure you will tell me there’s some kind of a lesson here. I’m thinking, “Foggy moments can shift a situation; however, how you work it can really make the difference in the outcome.”
Thinking of you during these odd, somewhat foggy days,
Alex
“Formation One” by Alex Ferrone Click on the image to enlarge.
Note: “Formation One” (32x48 inches framed) is available through July 25 at the pop-up exhibit “ART @ Phoebe & Belle” to benefit CAST (Community Action Southold Town). Click here for hours and artist info.
Please click here to check out what is happening at the Alex Ferrone Gallery, and click here to learn more about Alex Ferrone’s fine art photography work.
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