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December Tangle: New Year's Eve oak tangle, a visual metaphor for a difficult year coming to an end.
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November 28, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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Out On a Limb

When I captured this so much snow coming down that anything in the distance was blocked by snow. I saw this oak tree and I liked how the branches created an abstract of tree limbs and snow.

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Out On A Limb Imagine standing in the middle of a quiet winter forest during a heavy snowfall. The world around you has gone still—sound is muffled, and the air feels thick with cold. In front of you is a large oak tree, but instead of seeing a single trunk and a few branches, you’re surrounded by what feels like a tangled web of limbs stretching in every direction. The photograph captures this oak tree up close, so close that the branches fill the entire frame. Each branch twists and forks unpredictably, creating a maze-like pattern—almost like a nest of lines scribbled across a white canvas. Fresh snow clings to every limb, softening their edges and adding bright white highlights against the darker wood. There is no sky, no ground, no background—just an abstract tangle of snowy branches. The effect is both chaotic and calming, like nature’s own piece of modern art. The snow makes everything feel hushed and intimate, as if you’re standing inches away from the tree during a gentle whiteout.
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM