Point of Rocks, MD
My 31 years working at the Smithsonian deeply influenced my approach as an artist. Immersed in a culture of observation, collection, and storytelling, I developed a profound appreciation for the power of sharing what might otherwise be overlooked. My work is an extension of that practice—an invitation to see the familiar in a new light, to find wonder in the smallest of details, and to elevate the beauty that surrounds us all.
Through my macro photography, I explore the beauty hidden in everyday life—details often overlooked, textures unnoticed, and moments passed by in haste. My work invites viewers to pause, to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. The nest and egg in my image "Blue Egg and Nest" was found on the ground in my yard. Its was sorrowful moment to find this egg and nest where its shouldn't be. Even with that, the image helps to bring joy and hope of life.
Using focus stacking software, I craft images with depth and precision, revealing intricate patterns and delicate structures that might otherwise go unseen.
With this collection, I hope to elevate the everyday with an up close look.
