Harold Ross's Light-Based Photography Explores Childhood Fears

Harold Ross, a photographer, creates images using a technique he describes as 'sculpting with light,' developed over three decades. His series titled Night features trees and clearings illuminated with a bright white glow, inspired by his childhood fear of the dark that arose during camping trips in southern New Mexico's mountains. Ross explains that his method involves long time exposures with a stationary camera while he moves to apply light, selectively revealing and concealing elements to craft scenes beyond ordinary visual perception. He notes that these photographs depict impossible natural phenomena, not existing in reality or a single moment. The artist's work is available through his website and Susan Spiritus Gallery. The images, including pieces like Night #4 and Night #11, are credited to the artist, as featured in Aesthetica Magazine.