I’m a student of life; I see beauty in nature, people and the world around me, small details and complete view. Without the ability to actualize an idea or concept, art would not exist. My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that I have about myself and the world I live in. I do not limit myself to one medium, style, or concept.
Inspiration and ideas change. My knowledge changes and grows. Each piece I create is simultaneously an extension from the past, where I’ve come from and what I’ve learned, as well as a preview of the future, where I’m going.
I do not classify myself as just a photographer, as some might think from looking at my work. I am a sculptor, a painter, a photographer, an artist.
If a viewer stops for just a moment to view and reflect on a photograph, a photo collage or a painting I have created, then I have succeeded in my work.
4 replies to Stairway in color and in Black and white
Interesting how desaturating the shot makes it almost threatening …
yes, ir is a mood changer,( is that a word) I loce b&W photos … all about light and shadow,
B&W was my husband’s favourite: he reckoned that it was THE photographer’s medium.
it requires eye – I think – I’m on a learning phase a t the moment.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Interesting how desaturating the shot makes it almost threatening …
yes, ir is a mood changer,( is that a word) I loce b&W photos … all about light and shadow,
B&W was my husband’s favourite: he reckoned that it was THE photographer’s medium.
it requires eye – I think – I’m on a learning phase a t the moment.