LIGHT BETWEEN TREES
SNAKES IN THE GRASS
A NEW LEAF
A PLACE FOR POLLINATORS
WOOD WIDE WEB
EARTH MANDALAS
P R E C I O U S E A R T H
I've intricately woven the enchantment and mystery of nature into a vibrant tapestry filled with colors and textures, utilizing both digital and traditional photography techniques. This work is a tribute to life at its core, both literally and metaphorically, highlighting the deep connections among all living beings. Beneath our feet, within a forest, exists a vast web of life formed by fungi. A symbiotic relationship binds trees, roots, fungi, and mycelium (the delicate threads of fungus that extend underground). The mycelium envelops the tips of tree roots, creating a network that links the trees together, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and chemicals. Fungi produce essential chemicals that benefit trees while also possessing the ability to detoxify harmful substances.
The Earth is a vibrant ecosystem that is alive and it is our place of residence! The Natural World has provided us with all the necessities we require to survive as humans. Internationally, the impacts of climate change have been seen through increased occurrences of floods, severe storms, droughts, and the loss of wetlands and other ecosystems. The loss of tens of thousands of species of animals, birds, and bees has been caused by all of this.