Tom Oldfield

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My photography is an escape from everyday reality. I am fascinated by the process of how things became what they are and where they are going, whether the subject is a grand landscape or some decaying technology from the past. All of my work is in black and white. To me a black and white image is more elegant and encourages people to participate by bringing their imagination into play. I mostly use traditional large-format film and traditional darkroom techniques. Although large-format film is my passion, I use other processes when that avenue is more appropriate for my image. Lake Valley, New Mexico, is a well-preserved ghost town. The stories told by the detritus of time gone by would be fascinating, but we have to make up our own. Click here to contact artist or for additional contact information visit page 81.