My current passion is taking photographs of flowers and plants very close up.  I am interested in the visual effect of the pictures I take, moving much closer in to capture the mystery, the intimacy, the sensuality in nature.

My interest in taking photographs of nature, scenery and landscapes began in the early 2000s, both near my home and during our extensive travels. Over time, I began to focus on taking photos of nature close up, recording the natural beauty of plants and flowers. In some cases, my intention is to take a photo of an object and crop it in such a way that the viewer might not immediately recognize what it is.

My photographs have been exhibited at my synagogue in Manhattan (SAJ), Gallery 18 at Riverdale Y, Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, and KRVC Art at Amalgamated.

Herb Kaplan