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Diane Varner Of Daily Walks Photo Blog - Interview
December 15, 2007
Diane Varner posts photos to her blog Daily Walks about once a week and I always look forward to seeing her latest work. Her hyper-real photography is stunning and makes me meditate on each image longer than most photography does. It is this mesmerizing nature of her work that I find so deeply appealing. There is such a satisfying moment of balance and beauty that the details, colors and textures of her art reveal and celebrate.
"My hopes," Diane told us, "are such that these images will 'take you away' for a brief moment... and in that moment, you’ll catch a glimpse of the magic that I experience on my daily walks." Here is a short interview, which features some of her work, but make sure to visit Diane's site to view larger versions of her beautiful work.
How did you get into photography?
Quite honestly, I stumbled upon it. My dog, Boomer, was no longer able to jog with me so we started hiking the local California coastline and mountains trails. In the slower rhythm of our daily walks, I found myself noticing the nuances of light and detail and picked up my camera. Moved by the universal aspect of these images, I have felt compelled to add words that convey this.
What inspired you to start the site?
I had discovered Photoblogs.org and was amazed at the community that existed there. Having been a fine artist and freelance graphic designer for most of my life, I had worked almost entirely in isolation. The idea that one could put their work out there and have fellow photographers and others comment from all over the world was an opportunity that I knew I had to partake in. I’ve not been disappointed!
How long has it been online now?
I uploaded the first few images in March 2005.
Is it gaining in popularity?
I am happy to say “yes!” although I am finding that it is virtually impossible to reciprocate the visits to my fellow photobloggers’ sites as much as I’d like. All in all, I am extremely grateful for the support I receive from my viewers.
Do you have any plans to expand it?
I am currently working on another web site that will be an extension of my blog. This site will feature my work that will be for sale via prints, note cards, journals and books. I also look forward to creating online slideshows accompanied by music; these will be featured on my blog.
What is your posting schedule?
I try to post a new image at least once a week, give or take a day. When time allows, I post two times a week.
How many photos have you posted to the site now? What are some of your personal favorites?
I currently have 460+ images on my blog. It’s hard to pinpoint favorites as each of them hold memories but, here are a few:
My Treasured Pal
My Heart Soared
Tryin to Lick It
CompletelyImmersed
All is Light
Within, You’ll Find Me
Will you create screenshots or movies for the workflow you've posted?
I hope to eventually create screenshots. My workflow has changed (slightly) with the latest version of Photoshop CS3 so I would like to add these; screenshots will be the easiest way to demonstrate them.
Are you still planning on selling note cards and prints of your images in the near future? Any book deals? Future projects?
As mentioned earlier, I will be selling my work through a new website-business that I am currently working on called Leaftracks Press. In the last few years, I have been creating handmade books and look forward to making limited editions that will feature my photographs and words.
Everyone has their all-time favorite Photoshop tip or trick they like to use all the time. What is yours?
My main “trick” that I use in Photoshop is dodging and burning using a layer of 50% gray in overlay mode. Through this, I am able to bring out exquisite detail via the lights and darks. I learned this trick from the master, Russell Brown. He has an online tutorial of this technique.
Thanks Diane, and continued success!
Visit Diane's site to view more photos. You can also read all about her camera gear and post-processing software, and there's some Photoshop post-processing tips available as well.
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