"I think many photographers tend to depict some of the

more miserable 'truths' of our world like war, calamity,

atrocity, iniquity,duplicity, death and decay. Now there is

no doubt that such reminders are important and necessary.

But looking at those type of pictures always leaves me

feeling depressed and/or angry. They engender negative

thoughts and emotions in me and a sense of hopelessness.

Rather, I seek to convey positiveness in my pictures by focusing on the beauty, power, and magnificence I see in the faces and nature of my native land (and of the world at large). I hope that my photographs will help viewers feel calmer and more hopeful.

Thanks for visiting my online gallery, I hope you find something you like!"

--Nori Ohara