Shapes & Shades
studies in form, light, and pattern
The essence of photography is light, form, and composition. Natural and manmade, richly tinted and greyscale, this collection of images is a study in pattern and texture.
Some subjects are easily recognizable; others might be less distinguishable. But in either case, careful attention to composition results in a fresh viewpoint of even the most mundane.
Sky Lift
A view of a ski lift framed against the sky
Yellow Dory
A dory awash in intense morning light sits accompanied by two buoys on a flat slate sea
Moss Patterns
Tufts of moss between roof tiles are highlighted in early morning light
Driftwood Monolith
Driftwood spires rise like mountain peaks toward the sky
Bull Kelp Entanglement
Powerful coils of bull kelp swarm over the shoreline after a storm
Leafitecture
Regular, orthogonal structures are found in nature--if you know where to look
Monkeypod Moire
A black-and-white version of a monkeypod tree highlights the branches' repeating patterns
Mesmerizing Metal
A macro view of a microphone cover reveals a fascinating steel weave pattern
Overpass to Nowhere
An abandoned overpass arches out to empty space
New Perspective Palm
A commonly photographed subject becomes a fresh study in texture and color
Eiffel Closeup
A close-up examination of France's most iconic structure
Lighthouse Window in Morning Light
Angled morning light strikes a lighthouse window, providing a simple yet bold color statement and accentuating textures.
A Study in Spirals
A spiral staircase and its railing wrap around the image, creating an outer visual boundary as well as a path that leads the eye in toward the center.
The Wood Kraken
The Wood Kraken's malevolent eye keeps watch over the path, waiting for the unwitting passer-by to come within reach of its grasp.
Deception Pass Bridge
The Deception Pass Bridge is captured with the first rays of morning light, highlighting the south tower
Oh--Hello!
I daresay I snuck up and startled this driftwood-cum-heron
Arm Wrestle
The two trees perform the same ritual every day: the most muscular root up on the table, grasped firmly by the opponent, waiting for the call to start. Then the battle of strength begins.