Japanese Maple +
Portland, Oregon
When I photographed the iconic maple at the Japanese Gardens, I was met with a striking sight—an entirely leafless tree. This rare encounter sparked my creativity, as I had never seen an image of this majestic tree without its vibrant foliage. The skeletal branches, intertwined against the soft backdrop of the garden, offered a unique perspective on nature's beauty in its most raw form. Each curve and line of the tree's bark told a story, revealing the elegance of the maple in its dormant state. This experience reminded me that beauty exists in every season, waiting to be captured in its truest essence.
Portland, Oregon
When I photographed the iconic maple at the Japanese Gardens, I was met with a striking sight—an entirely leafless tree. This rare encounter sparked my creativity, as I had never seen an image of this majestic tree without its vibrant foliage. The skeletal branches, intertwined against the soft backdrop of the garden, offered a unique perspective on nature's beauty in its most raw form. Each curve and line of the tree's bark told a story, revealing the elegance of the maple in its dormant state. This experience reminded me that beauty exists in every season, waiting to be captured in its truest essence.
Portland, Oregon
When I photographed the iconic maple at the Japanese Gardens, I was met with a striking sight—an entirely leafless tree. This rare encounter sparked my creativity, as I had never seen an image of this majestic tree without its vibrant foliage. The skeletal branches, intertwined against the soft backdrop of the garden, offered a unique perspective on nature's beauty in its most raw form. Each curve and line of the tree's bark told a story, revealing the elegance of the maple in its dormant state. This experience reminded me that beauty exists in every season, waiting to be captured in its truest essence.