THANK YOU! - DAY (-1)

DAY (-1)

I would like to Thank those of you who attended last night, 

making the opening to the gallery a huge success. I would 

like to acknowledge Neil and Phantom Gallery L.A./L.B. 

for giving me this amazing opportunity. Especially "Thank You!" to

Denise, Anders, Scott, Sister Mena, Latoya, and  Jade for all 

the prep work, keeping me sane, making me laugh, thus allowing 

me to concentrate on my work and getting me to the opening 

w/o stress. Its been an interesting journey and I owe a lot of the 

success to you all, we are a "Great Team!" Finally, thanks to those
that supported me from afar and those unable to make it out.

PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT COMING SOON!

"The Night Before" - Day 1 (image only)

 

 

0 days until the show

"NOT ALONE"

Presented by Phantom Gallery Los Angeles/ Long Beach

An exploration of solitude while in natural, urban, and/or open landscapes. by Darnell Bates

January 8 through February 6, 2011
Artist Reception: (Saturday) January 8, 2011 6 – 10pm
 346 E. 3^rd Street, Long Beach, California

Romantic? Romanticism?

"Slope Off!" DB8S © 2010
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"Return to Here" DB8S © 2010
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Yes, I am! and it extends from my heart into my photography. While in the calm beauty of nature, I wish for nature to be this simple and beautiful forever and I strive for the same.  
Be Good to Yourself and Others

Darnell Bates @ DB8S.com

 
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ro·man·ti·cism    (r-mnt-szm)
NOUN:

1. often Romanticism An artistic and intellectual movement originating in Europe in the late 18th century and characterized by a heightened interest in nature, emphasis on the individual's expression of emotion and imagination, departure from the attitudes and forms of classicism, and rebellion against established social rules and conventions.
2. Romantic quality or spirit in thought, expression, or action.

The Blog Begins

This Blog is about Photography and how I go about it!

"Not Alone" DB8S © 2010
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My name is Darnell Bates, I am a photographer in Long Beach, CA @ DB8S Photography

There is so much to say and do, yet before I do, I would like to  open with a scripture passage (please know that I am a spiritual person and practice SGI Buddhism and gather wisdom and experiences from many sources) that expresses my romantic side for the environment and love for environmental landscape photography. Also, note that the sources are a always for the advancement of the environment, the goodness of man and myself.

For the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts is the same. As one dies so dies the other; indeed, they all have the same breath and there is no advantage for man over beast, for all is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 3:19