Photographers that Inspire Me, Part I

Every photographer can rattle off a short list of names whose images helped mold his or her personal vision and style of photography. We can continue to improve by seeking inspiration through the works of others who are better photographers. I'm going to post a short series on the ten photographers who have most inspired me, beginning (in no particular order) with Michael Anderson.

I frequenly browse quickly through hundreds of pages on Flickr, and only rarely am I blown away with someone's work which was previously unknown to me. Such is the case with Michael. Like many others who learned their early craft from the late Galen Rowell, Michael Anderson's "off the beaten path" adventures require extensive planning, physical ability, and technical expertise. And like Galen, he usually has amazing stories to go along with his photos. Michael consistently travels to remote locations, and returns with such unique shots that are both awe inspiring and technically flawless. His versatility of style only adds to his dramatic imagery.

Click here to view his image galleries.