John Howard Davies

Photographer John Howard Davies pictures a world of open-ended possibilities, in which a city skyline is as relaxed and lyrical as a field at sunrise. Through his adeptly composed photographs, Davies aims to alert viewers to the allure of life’s natural diversity. His images always tell multiple coexistent stories—figures may socialize in the foreground while vast buildings in the background suggest a parallel corporate existence, or maybe grazing animals frame an immense lake that leads to another distant landscape. Davies uses color sparingly but effectively. Muted hues underscore the quiet openness of his scenes, reinforcing his work’s all-inclusive quality.

The cultural heritage of his native London has influenced Davies and his photographs often contrast London’s rich history with its contemporary liveliness. Extensive travel in Australia has also influenced Davies’ sensibility, amplifying his awareness of the world’s cultural and natural beauty. Davies has worked with acclaimed London photographer Alan Brooking and belongs to the London Photographic Association. He has exhibited his work throughout the United Kingdom.