Local Photographer Mark Gillard's Exhibit at Gardnerville's DST Coffee Extended to March 5th
Northern Nevada Photo Exhibit at Gardnervillle’s DST Coffee Extended to March 5th. Local artist Mark Gillard’s Exhibit Extended Until Sunday, March 5th.
DST Coffee, 1411 Main Street, Gardnerville, NV 89410.
DST Coffee Hours: Mondays – Saturdays 7am – 6’ish
Sundays 8am – 4’ish
About the Artist My Dad gave me my first camera when I was eight. I would lay at the trunk of a tree and shoot upwards. The spark lit a passion that still burns brightly over 50 years later.
Our areas in Northern Nevada are full of beauty. While I have my favorite places, I also love going out exploring. Inevitably, I find something new to enjoy. From our historic towns and cities to our mountains and meadows, Northern Nevada is a feast for the eye.
For me, staying present and aware invites experiences, views and vistas that one could easily drive past without even noticing. Those surprises fill my life with joy and I love sharing those moments with others.
I spent a long time looking through my lens with the constant thought of what would be a good “post” on social media. Life experiences turned to photo ops. I made a decision a couple of years back to stop living for how many “likes” I would receive and return to the wonder of living in the here and now.
As I drive around our area, I always remind myself to stay away from being stuck behind my camera but, instead, to just enjoy my day’s journey. When I’m traveling about, I follow my intuition. If the thought comes to mind “turn left”, I turn left.
The things I see bring surprise, joy, and awe. A lot of times, I’m driving through areas that I’ve been to many times before. Inevitably, I see things of interest that I’ve never noticed before.
From my heart to yours.
Mark Gillard