During a fall foliage workshop in Maine, I found myself chasing something more subtle than postcard-perfect vistas. While the autumn colors were undeniably beautiful, I was more drawn to quieter details—the kind that reward patience and observation.
Visual Rhythm in Unexpected Places
One afternoon, our group explored an abandoned rock quarry. Rather than traditional New England scenes of steepled churches and fiery treetops, I focused my lens on the natural textures carved into the quarry wall. The composition emerged from noticing rhythm—lines, contrast, shadow, and hue. This is the kind of slow seeing I often gravitate toward when shooting on my own.
Color Without Gimmicks
This image exists in both horizontal and vertical orientations, but this version stood out. And no, I didn’t crank up the saturation. Instead, I processed the file in the LAB color space, allowing me to draw out the intricate tonal shifts and textures in the stone through precise curve adjustments. The result is a deeply layered photograph that feels both abstract and rooted in the natural world.
Available in a Limited Edition of 25, with 2 Artist Proofs.
