botanical photography

The Dahlia

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The Dahlia

The Dahlia was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2024 Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3), a recognition that feels both humbling and affirming. It is a study in restraint and reverence — a single bloom rendered in soft, deliberate light, each petal unfolding like a whispered intention.

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Dogwood Bloom

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Dogwood Bloom

Dogwoods Bloom was created in late spring, deep in the hills of Belmont County, Ohio, where the first dogwood blossoms opened like quiet stars against the still-bare woods. Captured in black and white, the image strips away color so the form, light, and texture can speak in their purest voice.

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Buzz and Bloom: Why This Bee-on-Dahlia Image Captures More Than Just a Moment

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Buzz and Bloom: Why This Bee-on-Dahlia Image Captures More Than Just a Moment

Every once in a while, nature pauses just long enough for us to see it breathe—and if you’re lucky, you capture that breath in a single frame. This 2024 macro image of a bee nestled into the curl of a pink dahlia isn’t just a photograph; it’s a story told in textures, hues, and instinct.

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