“Mono No Aware No. 1” shows a column of soft color and light in the Frank Church Wilderness, Idaho.
Mono no aware (物の哀れ) is a traditional Japanese concept that translates literally to “the pathos of things" often described as a gentle, bittersweet sadness or wistfulness combined with a deep appreciation for the transience and impermanence of life.
Taken in the Frank Church Wilderness. Idaho, USA.
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“Dune Study No. 2” is an evolution of the raw observation of low light, minimalist landscapes, and contrast. A blue column adds a sense of expression and balances the weight of earth and sky.
To the artist, this image and series represents the idea of Saudade, a Portuguese term for a deep, melancholic longing for a place, time, or feeling that is absent. It is the emotional weight of missing a landscape or moment you can never quite hold again.
Taken in Colorado, USA.
“Graze” shows a small herd of bison grazing beneath the Grand Teton outside Jackson, Wyoming.
Taken in Wyoming, USA.