This street scene in Kyoto captures stark differences between my home country and Japan. The buildings caress the quiet street in an intimate embrace, a far cry from the sprawling, isolating cities of home. Despite this, the English translation on…
Beyond the symmetry or suddenness of this mountain, what appeals to me most is its almost friendly gaze as it watches over the surrounding countryside. Its soft slopes emit a sense of safety and comfort not typical of other mountains.
The park surrounding Castello di Miramare near Trieste has many openings within the foliage from which a playful glance at this beautiful castle can be stolen. Originally built by an Austrian archduke, the castle seems at home in the North of Italy.
In this photo, I hope to provide a different perspective of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The building is often seen in its entirety, making it difficult to appreciate the smaller elements that make up the whole. By compositionally arranging the image…
This photo plays with the ideas of void and silhouette to capture a feeling of emptiness or longing. The figure is posed in a contemplative manner, as if the red void is causing him to reflect and wonder what may be beyond.
Hummingbirds have always been one of my favorite animals because their return shows the true start of Spring. Photographing them is a fun challenge because they usually only stay still for a second or two before they are gone.
On my final day of studying abroad, I took the train from Barcelona to Granada, Spain, and watched the sunset at the historic site La Alhambra. This is one of the best-preserved Moorish sites, and it was incredible to see the stone carvings that have…
I have always felt different in the mountains; it's as if my soul can truly be free when I become lost in the beauty of nature. This work was based on a picture I took while visiting Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, and although I could…
This is my sister and my best friend forever. In my first attempt at "hyper-realism," I sought to capture her essence using my favorite medium, graphite on paper.