Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution.

The negative is comparable to the composer's score and the print to its performance. Each performance differs in subtle ways.

We who are gathered here may represent a particular delete, not of money and power, but of concern for the earth for the earth's sake.

Impression is not enough. Design, style, technique - these, too, are not enough. Art must reach further than impression or self-revelation .

To photograph truthfully and effectively is to see beneath the surfaces.

Life is your art. An open, aware heart is your camera. A oneness with your world is your film. Your bright eyes and easy smile is your museum.

I am sure the next step will be the electronic image, and I hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function, whatever technological innovations may develop.