Michael Haylen took the
long way round to a career in photography. With a strong background in science,
he has worked in the disciplines of geology, hydrology, climate science,
radioactive waste disposal, philosophy of environmental awareness and aesthetic
practise. He also has a background in sculpture, philosophy and fine arts.
This diversity of
interests and knowledge, combine easily to nourish his approach to photography.
For some time now
Michael has been regularly taking photos around the Lane Cove River, close to
where he lives. He walks there almost daily and never without his camera.
He says of his
images: "I refer to my technique as
‘lightsculpting’ as it captures fluid form from silver-blue halos of sun and
cloud radiating off the surface of the water. Silvery female forms are created
from gradations of light and shade. My images celebrate form and invite a sense
of journey. I want my imagery to invite a range of responses, intending to
still the viewer long enough to look twice."
Michael currently
works as a freelance photographer, as well as a sports photographer for his
local newspaper. He also works in the medium of digital video and sculpture. He
has had a number of private sculpture and photographic commissions, with more
underway.
