Abstract nominee

Oyster, lobster, shiitake, and pine mushrooms captured my imagination. My creative vision uses their bizarre and varied shape, alien textures and intricate detail combined with composition and lighting skills to present an abstract view that will engage the art collector’s and enthusiast’s imagination. Numbering images sequentially allows the viewer to form their own interpretation.
Utilizing the depth and warmth of silver gelatin prints, brings to life the elegant and sensual mushroom images.

I have taken a minimalist presentation against a square black background not to distract from the images powerful poetic voice.

While it has been said that my mushroom images are reminiscent of Edward Weston's “Bell Pepper” series. I continue to develop my own artistic approach with subjects selected based on what speaks to me emotionally. While the artistic style has evolved to echo that of the Group f/64, I continue to experiment with different approaches, presenting new and innovative artwork.

For each mushroom image, five handcrafted silver gelatin prints are available.

Contemporary fine art photographer Dale M Reid took charge of her destiny by making a commitment to herself and her life partner and soulmate.

Reid’s belief in herself has allowed her to chart a new course in life as a full-time professional artist and transgender woman. As Dale transitioned through her new life journey, she developed technical skills, questioned convention, trusted her instincts, and with her passion, was able to craft a distinctive artistic voice. Her artwork ranges from classical to sensual to erotic and engages the viewer to question what they see.

Owning who we are, respecting and trusting our character, and engaging people has allowed Dale to be accepted as a respected woman and professional artist.

In this digitalized world of pop art photography, Dale's unique traditional monochromatic images contain elements of being a painting or graphite. The lack of color allows the viewer to focus on the variety of textures and the richness of interesting lines and shapes that engage in an elegant, visual synthesis in each photograph.

Today, her artwork is primarily created in the studio where she imbues botanical subjects with unimaginable personality and emotion.