The Impression Series | The Headwaters Series™ | Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC/ TN

As the name suggests, my “Impressions Series” features abstract exposures that explore the endless play of light and water. In the spirit of the Impressionists, I strive to find my own path within this dynamic vein of artistic expression – to create a body of work that both reflects tribute humbly and yet refracts forward unapologetically. When done right, this is the series that seems the most like magic. Here, viewers discover elusive, fleeting, yet familiar and overlooked perspectives. Moments from nature hiding in plain sight in the single most abundant substance on our planet, unlocked via an obsession with nuance, light, and emotion.

Concentric depicts the bold geometry and vibrant colors of an Appalachian stream. To capture this image, I went rock-hopping up a massive tumbling creek in the Great Smoky Mountains and came across a stretch of water that was reflecting a stunning array of red and orange foliage. Beyond the vibrant colors, I couldn’t get over the almost cubic-like pattern of the rippling waters. I focused in on one of the most rhythmic portions of the stream and as I pressed the shutter a leaf fell into the water in the top half of my frame. The resulting concentric circles became the perfect serendipitous focal point among the mesmerizing geometric phenomena I had discovered.