This fountain, which has run dry for the cold winter months, attempts to imitate the earth’s natural riverbeds through carefully arranged stones, the remains of fallen leaves packed together within the crevices. Without the constant waterfall to keep away debris, nature has slowly crept into its cracks.

Every holiday season, the buffet in my family’s dining room becomes covered in floral arrangements and cards from loved ones. In the foreground, you can see the beautiful table centerpiece my mom bought for the holidays, and in the background sits a poinsettia plant and container full of holiday cards. This wonderful scene always reminds […]

When searching for an interesting reflection to capture for this prompt, this green window caught my attention. While the subjects of reflection in and of themselves are unremarkable (parked cars, storefronts, etc.), I really liked the warping effect of the tinted glass. It paints an ordinary downtown street in an almost alien light, adding a […]

When you first look at this image, you may think it is a black-and-white photo of some suitcases. However, in reality, this photo depicts part of a mural, which used photographs of suitcases as part of a larger art piece. The way in which this image “lies” is that, in essence, it is a photo […]

Though there is nothing particularly serene about clock towers, I felt that the combination of the beautiful, elegant detailing around the clock and the crisp blue sky surrounding it made for an oddly soothing scene. It is as if the clock exists in a peaceful void, where you can be left to appreciate its craftsmanship […]

My goal in fulfilling this prompt was to capture the beautiful fountain outside my local library. Unfortunately, I found that the water is turned off during the colder months, and the water left in the base of the fountain was green due to lack of maintenance. However, this green water still complemented the stonework of […]

For this prompt, I mainly focused on the impact of lighting on visual weight. I was also particularly inspired by the idea of “heavy as a stone, light as a feather.” When looking through my house and backyard for scenes that fit these two ideas, I noticed the dramatic lighting on our birdbath. I felt […]

When prompted to depict the mood I was feeling today, the first thing that came to mind was how overwhelmed with work I was and how much I wanted to take an break and enjoy myself instead. I struggled to figure out how to depict exactly how I was feeling, but knew that I needed […]