exploring nature’s infinite connections
While doing some image organization in Lightroom, I came across a batch of photographs I had previously published to my site but somehow got "lost in the shuffle" when I migrated all of my image galleries many years ago. They've been omitted from my Stonescapes series...
Another planet with orbiting moons and other distant planets is what I see when gazing into this piece of Polka Dot Agate. But this special agate is grounded (or ungrounded?) here on Earth, from a particular mine in Central Oregon. One can only dream of other-worldly...
A question I often struggle with when working with abstracts is when it comes to the name. Do I label it with what it is, or what I imagined it is? Words accompanying any art can be quite suggestive. And while part of me wants the viewer to interpret what such...
This is my 10th collection highlighting some images from the past year. For as fast as time seems to pass, looking back on 10 years of favorites seems to bring up a lot of moments that seem so, so long ago. This 10th set carries some simple themes that I visit...
J is for Jasper Jasper, a name that means spotted or speckled stone, certainly lives up to its namesake, particularly in the variety of those specks and spots. Each forms its own tiny ancient landscape created millions of years ago. Each with its own stories about...
Yes, my involvement in the AtoZ Challenge continues. A wasn't for April fools! 🙂 The fact is, despite being a bit nervous about a commitment of 26 posts in a month (except Sundays!), I am looking forward to it a bit. Hey, it's early and a good time to be naieve...
Every so often when researching some of the unique stones I have been photographing, I come across some interesting stories. Usually, it is after the fact because I usually search by what visually attracts me versus anything else. Also, it is usually after the fact...
It has been a while since I became very excited about seeing potential in some new stone specimens. In the past couple of weeks, I have acquired some new and interesting material. I have acquired a number of pieces that should keep me plenty busy in my...
These are a few pieces I recently added to my gallery - related to my Stonescapes series. These look at the aspects of animals that once lived millions of years ago, now turned into stone. Looking at these remnants of these animals brings to mind so many...