"When I walk out of this world and journey into that other world called wilderness, after a few miles I can begin to absorb what is all around. Then I slowly follow my eye wherever it wants to lead me. Sometimes, if I look hard enough the world allows me a glimpse of some essence, and if I am very lucky I can record a part of this. For me, Adam's quote implies that few allow themselves to imagine the stories held within the recorded image."

-Jason Poole

"It has been said that the average amount of time most visitors spend looking at an art exhibit is about three seconds per image. In that context Adams makes a point that "a photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into." When I make a print that I am aiming for a finished art piece that provokes an emotional response or makes a statement. I like to execute the image in a process that is unique, one that forces the viewer to look longer than three seconds - maybe three minutes - to figure out what it is, or wonder where is this place? When I look at photography I am attracted to images that are powerful, cutting edge, bold statements that inspire me to find out more - the longer you look, the more you see. The kind of work that gives me a 3D feeling that I've either been there or I have to go there - whether it's in the mind or a physical place."

-Joan Zalenski