Erwin's photography began with a desire to share his outdoor experiences in the Pacific Northwest, and while he has grown passionate about the art and craft of photography, he stays true to his roots of wandering through the hills, mountains, and the coast. As a photographer, Erwin is both a witness and interpreter of nature. His goal is to capture the essence of the landscape through the lens of his inner vision, and the canvas for his images is nature. He says that nothing stands between himself and nature and the starting point for his images is the direct experience of nature. Erwin believes that taking the path less traveled helps him in the creation of his unique images, but even more important is bringing who he is as a person to his images which includes his emotions and thoughts, both at the time of capture and also while processing the image. Success in photography and finding his own vision is the integration of his direct experience with nature with who he is as a person – his authentic self. If the resulting images also resonate with others who share his vision, then he feels that he has succeeded. ⁠ Erwin's website where print purchases can be made is at www.erwinbuske.com Erwin also has a thoughtful blog about a wide variety of photography and nature topics that can be found at https://erwinbuske.photo.blog/