Meet Charles
Pursuing Tranquility on grand and minute scales
Macro and astrophotography explore two vastly different scales of our universe. On one end, a bumblebee lives for just four to six weeks, a fleeting moment in time. On the other end, light from the center of our Milky Way galaxy takes about 26,000 light-years to reach Earth. We search for comfort and serenity between these two extremes.
Physicist Turned Photographer
After 35 years as a physicist I was ready to pursue my dream of fusing my love of science, art, and nature creating Charles Elliott Photography.
I am a photographer, physicist, and woodworker fascinated with the largest and smallest objects observable in nature. After graduating with a BA in Physics and English Literature from The George Washington University, I completed my MA and PhD in Physics at the University of Virginia I spent the next 35 years as a technical advisor to senior leaders in the United States Government.
I find peace and serenity on my Macrophotography strolls through gardens and the wetlands along the Chesapeake Bay. These walks offer a break from the constant noise of social media, breaking news, and the endless to-do lists that drive our day-to-day existence. When the cycle of the moon aligns with clear skies, I head out to the darkest skies on the East Coast to capture images of the cosmos and the Milky Way—viewing the Milky Way evokes a sense of wonder and amazement, reminding me of the vastness of the universe and our small role within it.
I reside in Annapolis, MD next to the Chesapeake Bay and spend part of the year in Carnelian Bay, CA on Lake Tahoe, where I am afforded unlimited opportunity to capture images great and small.
Macro to Astro
