These tiny flowers brought me much joy when I stumbled on them on the side of a trail. After weeks of dreary weather, it had felt like ages since I had seen flowers blooming. The flowers clung together to stay up against the fierce wind. The grass blades twinkled as they shook. I have…
This photo is a lie. It looks like it was taken on a warm, sunny day, but it was actually cold and windy. Just outside of the frame, the sky is full of grey clouds. Behind me, the sky is completely grey, and no blue is visible. I framed the photo so you can…
A stranger does not have to be a human stranger. I saw this sheep at Deer Hollow Farm, and observed her as she chewed grass and went about her business. I believe that animals are equally as complex as humans are. They have thoughts and feelings. They even have a sense of responsibility to…
Three deer friends, bending down at the same time. These deer were frolicking on a hill where you can see an incredible view of the city. This was a foggy day, so the city did not come through well in the photo, but I like how the deer look silhouetted against the fog, and…
I took this photo at Rancho San Antonio, one of my favorite places in the world. To me, there is nothing more serene than nature. After weeks of rain, the foliage was vibrantly green. The grass rustled playfully in the wind, and the creek was rushing. As the sun started to set, everything was…
As I was walking down this trail with a dear family friend, this small patch of grass caught my eye. The light hit it in a way that made it glow. It stood out because everything around it was covered in shadows. After a few days of rain, the grass burned a bright green.…
This photo was not originally meant to be this dark. When I took this photo I thought it was a failure and proceeded to adjust the camera settings and take a brighter photo. However, upon arriving home and uploading the photos to my computers, I found that this dark, moody photo was much more…
This photograph features my younger brother, Juda. If you look closely, you can make out my silhouette in the reflection of his eyes. I used a lower f-stop to focus on the eyes and blur out the edges of the photo. Because it was a bright day, my brother was squinting, which gave him…
This photo represents a new beginning that comes every year: Spring. As the bare branches and yellow grass begin to fade, green emerges again, and flowers start to bloom. I took this photo while hiking at Rancho San Antonio, and I was surprised to see how green and colorful the trails were after many…
This image is conceptually and asymmetrically balanced. The partly black and white artwork on the right is juxtaposed with the Christmas Tree. The tree represents celebration, festiveness, and family. On the other hand, the artwork, which is of the inside of a cafe, shows a quiet peaceful sunrise or sunset. The colors of the…