D.J. "Dave" Calkins
Photographic Artist

Hello, and thank you for visiting my website.  I am a photographic artist based in South Central Texas with a passion for depicting the natural world through a monochrome, artistic perspective.  I attempt to transcend traditional black & white photography by creating visual impressions, which resonate with audiences; through thought-provoking imagery, as well as an artist's eye.

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As a "photographic artist", I create fine art through the medium of photography with the world as my canvas. Artistic photography provides my audiences with a unique, one-of-a-kind perspective displayed as fine art, such as the monochrome wildlife artwork you see here, "Bison Bull # 2".

Although, my focus is primarily monochrome, photographic art, I also enjoy the colorful world that surrounds me, and take opportunities to capture colorful images.  You can see some of what I've seen in my Landscape Photography Section. 

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Artistic photography is solidly based on the words of the great American photographer, Ansel Adams, "You don't take a photograph, you make it."  Enjoy!!

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