I derive my inspiration not only from the classes I take, but also from the great photographers in the subjects I love (grand and intimate landscapes, macro, flowers, trains, some portraits).  I try to interpret what I have learned from my classes, workshops and reading then practice these techniques in the field.  I am  constantly looking for ways to develop my vision so that it is unique to my work.  I am attracted to images that show simplicity and beauty and keep drawing me back to them. 

When I review the work of photographers on my list of "greats", I try to gain inspiration, knowledge, and a different perception of what I see in their work.  I repeatedly visit their websites, buy their coffee table books, and visit galleries that feature their photographs. 

Some of the landscape photographers who have really inspired me are:

Ansel Adams - www.anseladams.com

Christopher Burkett - christopherburkett.com/home.html

Harold Feinstein - www.haroldfeinstein.com

Kit Frost - www.kitfrost.com

Andre Gallant - www.andregallant.com

John Sexton - johnsexton.com

Guy Tal - guytal.com

Linde Waidhofer - www.westerneye.com

Art Wolfe - artwolfe.com

Who inspires you?