Born in the industrial heartland of England, G. B. Smith began his photographic passage almost fifty years ago as a teenager in apprenticeship of traditional film techniques in both the darkroom and with large-plate cameras. The simplicity and deliberateness of his images today reflect the mindfulness of traditional approach, manifested in modern digital technology. Given his industrial heritage, many of G.B. Smith's studies gravitate toward decaying man-made structures and the appreciation of their form, together with their interaction with the regenerative power of nature. Similarly, his image of modern architecture celebrates the architect's intent, stripped down to form and purpose. G. B. Smith's early enthusiasm in photography, matched by his interest in emerging communication technologies and entrepreneurship, led him down a path of discovery and exploration in countries and cultures throughout the world. His ability to understand context and distill things down to their essence has also made him highly successful in his other persona as a technology and business leader, becoming one of the longest serving public company CEOs in the USA.