BIO

About Me - Sven Durland

Photographer Sven Durland on photo Safari

Photo Safari in Northern California February 2018

Growing up in Sweden I became passionate about photography at an early age. Now an Oregon Photographer for many years, I appreciate the great variety of landscapes available in this state. With a background in high-tech engineering I find it fascinating to capture non-technical details of the natural world. Bird photography of especially larger birds, is also a favorite subject matter of mine.

Using high-resolution digital photography allows me to capture the subtle details of nature and transfer them to large prints with astounding clarity and color. Today's technology allows prints to be made on archival paper and canvas media with imperceptible fading or color change in a lifetime.

I've been fortunate to travel a great deal. One of my most memorable trips was to Brazil and Argentina where I was able to capture some remarkable natural scenery as well as tropical birds at close range.

In the past several years I have exhibited my photos at art shows and galleries and in that process been fortunate to receive several awards. My close-up botanical photos, which were gallery wrapped in large format, were selected to decorate the walls at large medical facilities in the Portland Oregon area. In 2021 and 2023 I was honored to receive Photo of the Day Awards in Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contests.

"Many of my subjects are close to the lens, revealing their intriguing quality. Some of my images are extreme close-ups to the point of abstraction. Shapes and textures that are not usually distinguished by the human eye are reproduced and revealed in great detail on my photographs. I feel that I have succeeded in capturing my image if the viewer does not recognize the subject at first glance, hence making the image more interesting and worthy of a second look."

Enjoy browsing my picture galleries.

Current Exhibits

TBD

Select Past Exhibits and Accolades

Lake Oswego Library Exhibit, December, 2023
Close-up Nature Photography Exhibit, Dee Denton Gallery, Lake Oswego, OR 2023
Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, Photo of the Day Award, 2023, 2021
Coldwell Banker Bain, Lake Oswego office 2016 to 2022
Guest Artist at Local 14 Art Show and Sale, Portland, OR 2017
Solo Exhibit at Realty Trust in Lake Oswego, OR 2014
Lake Oswego Art Festival Open Show 2013, OR - Two Yellow Ribbons
Beaverton Visual Arts Showcase 2012, Beaverton City Library, OR
BAC Past Winners' Exhibit at Art On Broadway Gallery, Beaverton, OR, 2012
Art On Broadway Gallery 2012, Beaverton, OR (Guest Artist) - People's Choice Award
Oregon Coast Exotic Car Show 2012, 2011 Salishan Spa & Resort, OR
LOFA Open Show 2012, Lake Oswego, OR, - Blue Ribbon (First Place) Award and Yellow Ribbon
Special Photography Exhibit 2012 - "Pinhole to iPhone", Lake Oswego, OR - Juried entry
Artist's Vision Show 2012, 2011 Lakewood Center, Lake Oswego, OR - Juried entry
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts 2011, OR - Two Yellow Ribbons
Celebration of Creativity Exhibit 2011, 2010 Beaverton, OR - Juried entry
Primary Elements Gallery 2010-2011, Cannon Beach, OR
City of Beaverton Arts Showcase 2010, OR - First Place Award - Juried entry
City of Tualatin "ArtSplash" 2009, OR - Third Place Award - Juried entry
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts 2009, 2008, 2007 OR - Yellow Ribbon
Artist's Vision Show 2009, 2008 Lakewood Center, Lake Oswego, OR- Juried entry
City of Beaverton Visual Arts Showcase 2009, OR - Juried entry
City of Tualatin "Art Splash" 2008, OR -Third Place Award - Juried entry
City of Tualatin "Art Splash" 2007, OR - Yellow Ribbon - Juried entry
Providence St. Vincent Art Gallery, Portland OR 2007 - Invitational exhibit
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts 2006, OR - Four Yellow Ribbons
Lake Oswego Arts Chronicle 2006, OR - Invitational exhibit
City of Beaverton Visual Arts Showcase 2006, OR - Juried entry
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts 2005, OR - Yellow Ribbon