Photographer Elizabeth James

"As a child, looking down the lens was like a different world, a form of escapism. A world where at that age, I thought only I knew and understood because it was viewed through my eyes. I am drawn to the elements of nature. When my work is viewed I hope you will feel the energy as it was captured down the lens and enjoy the ethereal qualities of the forms as they have a delicate beauty that makes the image seem not to be part of the real world. I look for the interesting in the ordinary; it seems to sharpen my senses. I like looking for texture, shadows and reflections. The outcome is a personal exploration of my subject matter. I am always aiming for the point where form, function and meaning intersect seamlessly. Capturing the visual rhythms in natural flow is a way of gaining a glimpse of our environment we barely notice or have words for but connects us all." - Elizabeth James