A subliminal theme...
There is an area of photography that I have flirted or at times collided with. In general I eschew the human impact or presence in my landscape photographs. Despite my best efforts it can creep in.
One theme I like is one that presents the greatness of the world or universe against some entity like man. Below are four examples. I feel I need to explore this theme with more intention.
The western white pine has become my favorite tree at least for now. It also happens to be Idaho’s state tree which I learned only after my decision to elevate to the lofty esteem that I currently hold it in. My position on the tree is its sheer beauty.
In the local woods where Mollie and I walk, the trees are dropping cones. It seemed to start with the Grand Fir but has now moved through the Douglas fir and Western White pine. (The Lodgepoles hold on more preciously to their cones.) Now Ponderosa is getting into the act.
These are a matched set in many ways. I got them both through random browsing at Bonner's Books in Bonner's Ferry Idaho. They are also from roughly about the Meiji Era of Japan (1868–1912). The Meiji era is a fascinating period of Japanese history as
Here I will collect my bird photos...