Sylvan Landscape #1
Sylvan Landscape #2
Sylvan Landscape #5
Sylvan Landscape #3
Sylvan Landscape #7
Sylvan Landscape #6
Sylvan Landscape #8
Sylvan Landscape #4
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
Sylvan Landscapes is a series of abstracted photographs of trees and woodland landscapes. The first of the series were completed in the Autumn of 2020, and my intention is to further extend the series to include Spring, Summer, and Winter landscapes as the series progresses.
The series is conceptual in nature as the scenes are pre-visualized and the images are captured specifically for use in this series. I first scout the locations specifically for the type of tree canopies I am looking for. I then capture the landscape by shooting numerous images which are merged to produce a very detailed high-definition image serving as the basis for each landscape. This also allows me to produce large-scale and highly detailed prints from the series.
Continuing the process, the single image is reflected in a process that reveals the intriguing hidden patterns of nature. The final artwork conveys a sense of mystery and awe derived from the power and beauty inherent in the natural world. They are wholly contemporary works, but remain rooted in the long and noble tradition of landscape photography.