Sometimes all it takes is one small detail to make me stop.

This photograph was made during the same walk through Tims Ford State Park in Tennessee that led to Wishing Leaves. As Tracey and I explored the trails, I noticed this single leaf resting on an old railroad tie step.

There was nothing dramatic about the scene. It wasn't a grand landscape or a spectacular sunset. It was simply an ordinary moment that most people would have stepped over without a second thought.

What drew me in was the contrast between the delicate leaf and the weathered wood beneath it. One represented something temporary, the other something that had endured countless seasons. Together they created a quiet composition that seemed to have arranged itself just long enough to be discovered.

Moments like this remind me that some of nature's most beautiful gifts are found not by searching harder, but by slowing down enough to notice what's already there.

“Monument of Serenity and Shadows” invites you into a place where light and darkness feel like equal partners—each revealing something the other cannot. Captured in infrared black and white, this image features the San Francisco de Asís Catholic Mission Church in Taos, New Mexico, rendered with an otherworldly clarity that turns familiar forms into something timeless.

In the foreground, a traditional archway crowned with a solitary cross becomes a threshold—an entrance not just into the scene, but into a quieter state of mind. The arch draws the eye inward, framing the mission beyond it and setting a tone of reverence and stillness.

Past the arch, the church’s twin bell towers rise with solemn presence, each marked with a cross—echoes of faith repeating against the stark New Mexico sky. A large tree stretches behind the mission, its branches widening the composition and softening the geometry with a living, watchful calm.

This photograph is also deeply personal for me. One of my favorite photographers, Ansel Adams, famously photographed this very mission, and standing here with my own camera felt like stepping into a lineage—an artistic conversation across time. In this image, past and present meet: adobe, stone, wood, and desert air woven together into a single moment where serenity is inseparable from the shadows of history.

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Printed to museum-quality standards and available in multiple sizes and premium materials (paper, canvas, metal, acrylic, and more depending on availability). If you’d like a different size, finish, or framing option, reach out and I’ll help you customize the perfect piece for your space. Contact Dan

On Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia, the shoreline feels like a natural sculpture garden—weathered trunks, twisted roots, and salt-worn wood scattered across the sand. During a coastal walk with my wife, we came upon one tree that stood apart from the rest. Its limbs curled and reached with such deliberate grace it instantly reminded me of a bonsai—wild, oversized, and impossibly elegant.

“Ruby Bonsai” is my infrared tribute to that moment. In color infrared, the foliage transforms into a vivid ruby red, amplifying the tree’s shape and turning the scene into a dreamlike canvas. Against the driftwood-strewn beach and fading light, the tree feels like a quiet guardian—part botanical marvel, part coastal myth.

This print is for collectors who love nature’s oddities and coastal beauty—where the shoreline surprises you, and infrared reveals a hidden world inside the familiar.

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Printed to museum-quality standards and available in multiple sizes and premium materials (paper, canvas, metal, acrylic, and more depending on availability). If you’d like a different size, finish, or framing option, reach out and I’ll help you customize the perfect piece for your space. Contact Dan

Embark on an immersive visual odyssey as we journey to the picturesque Saint Simons Island in Georgia, where the historic Christ Church unfolds its timeless tale through the lens of an enchanting color infrared photograph. In this captivating image, the church comes to life, basking in the magical glow of sunlight that gracefully filters through the canopy of majestic trees, casting a warm embrace over its storied structure.

The scene unveils itself as a canvas painted with the hues of history and spirituality, where the vibrant red tones of the foliage, adorned with delicate Spanish moss that glistens like silken threads in the sunlight, add a surreal touch to the landscape. The trees stand as guardians of time, whispering the stories of centuries gone by. At the same time, their vibrant colors create a harmonious dance with the enchanting glow of the surroundings.

This photograph is more than a mere capture; it is a visual symphony that resonates with the rich tapestry of Saint Simons Island's history. The church, a beacon of spiritual significance, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the island. As the sunlight bathes the scene, it becomes a vessel through which the past is brought to life, inviting viewers to stroll through the corridors of time.

Every architectural detail of Christ Church, illuminated in this radiant photograph, echoes the devotion and craftsmanship of eras long past. Light and shadows create a dynamic interplay, casting a spell transcending the present moment. The surreal red hues and the delicate Spanish moss become storytellers, weaving tales of a bygone era imbued with a sense of spirituality and reverence.

This photograph encapsulates more than just the external beauty; it encapsulates the intangible essence of Saint Simons Island. It invites viewers to connect with the spirit of the place, to feel the echoes of prayers and the weight of history in the air. The image becomes a doorway, transporting us to a place where time seems to stand still, allowing us to witness the layers of history that have shaped the island's soul.

Ultimately, this enchanting photograph of Christ Church becomes a visual hymn, celebrating the intersection of history, spirituality, and the breathtaking allure of Saint Simons Island. It beckons us to embark on a soulful stroll through time, embracing the beauty and profound stories that echo within its hallowed walls and vibrant surroundings.

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Printed to museum-quality standards and available in multiple sizes and premium materials (paper, canvas, metal, acrylic, and more depending on availability). If you’d like a different size, finish, or framing option, reach out and I’ll help you customize the perfect piece for your space. Contact Dan

At Brooms Island, Maryland, the sky can turn into theater in a matter of minutes. In “Storms Dance,” a weathered dock stands out against a gathering storm—steady, defiant, and small beneath the weight of the clouds. The air felt charged, the kind of moment where you can sense lightning before you ever see it.

I stepped onto the dock to photograph the approaching tempest, but the atmosphere grew volatile fast. When lightning began to break across the sky, instinct took over. With camera in one hand and tripod in the other, I turned to retreat—moving quickly, crouching low, choosing safety.

And in that split second—almost accidental, almost choreographed—I pressed the shutter and captured the dock bathed in otherworldly infrared light. The result is more than a landscape; it’s a record of nature’s unpredictable choreography and the thin line between awe and danger.

This print is for collectors who love weather, drama, and images that feel alive—where the story behind the frame is written in wind, cloud, and adrenaline.

Complimentary standard U.S. & Canada shipping is included. Each artwork is made to order and carefully prepared for its journey to you.

Printed to museum-quality standards and available in multiple sizes and premium materials (paper, canvas, metal, acrylic, and more depending on availability). If you’d like a different size, finish, or framing option, reach out and I’ll help you customize the perfect piece for your space. Contact Dan