John Muir, the naturalist, explorer and advocate of U.S. forest conservation once said,

“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.”

John Muir's words resonate deeply: our connection to nature is profound, shaping both our physical existence and emotional landscape. In "Pareidolia," I explore this bond through images of trees, rocks, and shells, each hinting at human-like forms. Absent of people, yet imbued with humanity, these photos invite viewers to discern the familiar in the natural world.

Working solely with available light, I delve into the essence of my subjects, drawing nearer to reveal intricate textures and captivating patterns. It's in these close encounters that I uncover nature's enigmatic details, like the tightly wound fibers beneath tree bark, hinting at untold stories waiting to be unveiled.

This intimacy with nature allows me to embrace that world and to interpret and construct my own reality.  I invite you to join me in this endeavor of discovery and wonder of pareidolia.

*Pareidolia: a situation in which someone sees a pattern or image of something that does not exist, for example a face in a cloud or the curve of a torso in a tree.

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