Hampton Carousel Horse Acrylic Print

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A horse from one of only 200 antique carousels left in the United States. These horses were carved from fine-grained hardwood and painted by German, Italian and Russian immigrant artisans. This one dates to approx 1920 and, with exception of the original organ, is still functional today.

I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by the backdrop of cement, noise, lights and the hustle and bustle of the inner city. I eventually joined the United States Air Force. I retired after serving 26 years and settled in Hampton, Virginia. My love of photography spans decades and my subjects vary, but I always tend to gravitate more toward nature and wildlife. I’m definitely a detail-oriented person (to the chagrin of some) and I’m always looking to isolate my subject matter in an effort to display its “simple beauty”. For me, the physical process of hunting for and focusing on a subject, in and of itself has therapeutic value; it creates a “white noise” or a very peaceful, and quiet state within - void of the...