I leave until the moment I return home," says Hawk.
On his expeditions, Hawk travels alone, always keeping his eyes open for a photograph. "All of my expeditions are memorable and special in their own ways," says Hawk, who has been exploring for some 20 years. "One thing I've learned over the years is that it's the journey that counts more than anything, it's not about getting from one place to another or reaching a destination, but it's what's along that way. That's why it's always been my style to take itslow and look at life up close. I like to be able to keep my mind free with constant visual stimulation from dawn until dusk," adds Hawk, whose body of spectacular work is a testament to the many faces of nature. |
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Hawk's recent Bhutan excursion was the culmination of six years of planning. He was asked by the king and the government to photograph their very treasured homeland. His journey was sponsered by the Explorer's Club, who let him carry their flag on his expedition. "It was my true destiny to be in Bhutan," says Hawk of his visit to the small country flanked by India and Tibet. "When I was there I had extraordinary luck the entire time. The weather was perfect, and I had access to some important key events seen by very few people," explains Hawk, who returned with spectacular photographs encompassing the mountainous landscapes, the people and the history of this hidden land, billed as the last true Shangri-la on earth. |
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"I'm exicited about the body of work I have," he adds. Hawk, who gave a slide show for the Appalachian Club and will also be giving one for the Wilton Arts Counsel as a fundraiser on Sunday Afternoon, March 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 pm at the Wilton High School, 849-7775. Hawk is also sending a copy of his Bhutan photographs to PBS who have shown interest in airing the project. While much of his work is in vivid color, Hawk also enjoys making local black and white photo documentaries about New England. Allowing him to stay closer to home, his projects encompass what he calls the four N's; New Hampshire, Nature, Nautical and New York. "I have a cabin in New Hampshire and I enjoy the rural landscapes and rural way of life," explains Hawk. |
