12/12/2024
Headed to San Diego this weekend to celebrate that 'All In' was selected to be a part of the Art Scene West Gallery Exhibition December 14-January 31st.
I took this photo at Harvey Bear Park in Morgan Hill, CA and it is part of a new collection of images that speak to the hope and resilience I see in trees along my walk with my dog, in my travels and out hiking.
Here is a bit from my statement about the project created through the National Park Photography Expeditions mentorship program:
"Trees and forests are elements of the natural world I treasure. I often find myself looking at a tree and wondering about the life that existed before I arrived. I find beauty in their bending and bowing, their stretching to reach for the sun, and most powerfully, in how they have chosen to push themselves to survive. I see trees as symbols of hope and resilience. Through observing the shape of a tree and its surroundings, I find inspiration to celebrate the beauty that emerges as I respond to challenges."