A single flower exists for just a moment. The mystery behind
its creation is timeless. A rock seems like a permanent structure. But isn’t every grain of sand a former rock?
As humans, we are slaves to our point of reference. Our size and perception of time creates
a veil of relativity through which we perceive our world. In my photographs I open the veil just a little bit and reveal a
small world full of natural wonders, just as impressive as the Tetons, but usually beyond our realm of perception.
The subjects I choose to shoot have a majestic presence all their own. What grabs my
attention is a kind of monumentality, which I enhance by printing very large, and in sharp focus. Ironically, the realistic
representation I strive for is what gives the images their alternate viewpoint; a reality beyond our normal perception.
I place these objects on a black background to emphasize their removal from the natural
process which created them. They float in space, as a collection of matter held together for not much longer than it takes
to take their picture. When I’m done exploring what they have to offer, I reintroduce them to their natural habitat.
For some it’s as easy as setting on the compost heap. Other things like shells and rocks I replace with a little more
reverence, but each time, I feel grateful to nature for sharing some of her more mysterious creations with me.
