Local photographer Mark Gillard exhibit featured at DST Coffee in Gardnerville
Enjoy photographs of Northern Nevada at DST Coffee through Feb. 19. Local artist Mark Gillard Photo Exhibit is at DST Coffee, 1411 Main Street, Gardnerville beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Feb.19. DST is open Mondays through Saturdays 7am – 6’ish and 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. That was the beginning of a love affair with photography that continues to this day.
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.
For years, I was hooked into social media. When I looked through my lens, I was always thinking of posting photos. Life experiences became photo ops. I wasn’t present to enjoy what I was participating in.
Almost two years ago now, I stopped being active on all social media sites from Facebook to Twitter. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
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 around, I follow my intuition. If I hear “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 many times before. Inevitably, I see things of interest that I’ve never noticed before.
From my heart to yours, Mark Gillard