Color photo. A gate in a chain link fence; two doors, secured with a heavy chain and padlock. Behind them is a space filled with tall grass and many colorful wildflowers. On the opposite side of this field buildings are visible.

I shoot a lot of nature & wildlife, and always have. While I tend to generate more income from portraiture and show work, nature photography today still serves the same purpose in my life it always has: getting me outside, filling my life with beauty, and giving me peace. It’s everywhere you look, even in a city.

While wandering around town recently, before meeting a friend for trivia, I passed a vacant lot between buildings. It was a riot of colorful wildflowers (including my beloved California Poppies) and tall green grass; a pocket of nature in an otherwise urban setting. Unplanned and unplanted, I’m sure, just a spot left to its own devices and what grew, grew. It initially felt somewhat sad that it was fenced off, since you couldn’t get in to walk among the blooms, but upon reflection that’s probably why they could grow at all. A lesson in the importance of good boundaries, maybe, and giving things the space they need to grow.

Gear: Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 40mm f2

As always, there’s more nature to be found (and taken home!) in the Print Store

Color photo. A gate in a chain link fence; two doors, secured with a heavy chain and padlock. Behind them is a space filled with tall grass and many colorful wildflowers. On the opposite side of this field buildings are visible.
Black and white photo. A stool with shiny metal legs lies on its side on the floor. Above is a ledge. A post-it on the ledge reads "keep chairs down", with the word "down" underlined. A handwritten sign sitting on the ledge reads "Standing room only. This seating area is closed. Do not site there. Or there. Or there."