In their last endeavour, the remains and detritus of the summer garden bring about a short moment of order like dying soldiers in a Greek tableau of war. Such carnage. These images are printed fairly large, 30x45 or larger. Their size allows for patterns to be observed that otherwise would go unknoticed.
Kyoto Parking Space, Before Sunrise
Time Seems to Bring Order to the Chaos
Chaos, Some Slight Order, and Time
This week, I’ve been working on a series of large photos of chaotic vegetative spaces, these include gardens, woodlands and, as seen below, lots of time in compost piles. Carbon and nitrogen-rich piles, waiting for transformation. The biggest changes are chemical, and not visible to the eye.
The Edge of the Clearing
While in the forest I am using both my main camera, for colour, and my iPhone for monochrome images. I enjoy seeing the images in B&W as I take them. There is such chaos in the images, and the monochrome calms them down,
Control Shed at Peter's Dam
This is the control shed for the dam, formerly a source of water for farmers and fruit tree orchards in Orange County. Now part of a wildlife sanctuary. After flying down from the western forests in British Columbia the brightness makes it difficult to even see.
A Quiet Morning in the Garden Centre
Morning Light in Mr. Lee's Garden
Mr. Lee has shared his garden with me for the past few years. Hidden behind a fence it is a remarkable green space with an abundance of vegetables he cares for. Across the alley way you can see his tall bamboo trees growing from pots on a rooftop. This year he has a squash that at least 6 feet tall. He’s always happy when I come by, opening up the garden and then leaving me to work with my camera.