Blinded by Science: Alaska & California Collections

Just like many things in nature, my Blinded by Science photography series has evolved since its inception in 2008. In the beginning, my photographic vision had a more narrow focus on individual trees and plants. It was the classic scenario “I couldn’t see the forest for the trees,” but in my latest Alaska & California Collections, everyone will see trees and forest. I find that I artistically respond to the physical constraints of the landscape. My photography is more directed in a confined location like a botanic garden and then I shoot in a more relaxed way when I am in an open area like a forest. For my latest collections, I have traveled to the great forests of Alaska and open landscapes of California and the new images reflect this evolution of my photographic vision. I continue to use the power of abstraction to filter out the science details in my head that lets me focus on the pure beauty of nature and create unique portraits of the trees, plants, and landscapes. The images shown here are scans from a set of prints on parchment-style paper with hand deckled edges.