This black and white photograph depicts a centuries-old tree standing along a narrow Highland road near Loch Oich, not far from the ruins of Invergarry Castle. Its weathered bark and commanding structure reflect the endurance of the surrounding landscape — shaped by time, climate, and quiet morning light.
First encountered during an earlier visit to Glengarry, the scene revealed itself fully on a return trip in 2017. Soft light along the loch emphasized texture and contrast, and the image resolved naturally into monochrome. Without color, the structure of the tree — its mass, grain, and shadow — carries the full weight of the composition.
Awards and Exhibitions
11th Annual Allegany Arts National Photo Competition — Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery, Frostburg State University (March–April 2025), selected by Crista Dix, Griffin Museum of Photography
Vision and Viewpoint — International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum
Limited Edition
This work is issued in a total edition of 15, with 2 Artist Proofs. The edition applies across all sizes. Signed and numbered by the artist.
Once the edition is complete, no further prints will be produced.
Authentication
This black and white work is produced exclusively as an archival pigment print on museum-grade paper. Each print is signed and includes a certificate of authenticity with matched hologram verification.
