Conservation Center Photography Show -- River Stones and Roots, Wild River Maine, 2008; River Stones, Boulder and Trees, Wild River Maine, 2008; Leaves, Sand and River Stones, Wild River Maine, 2010; Fern and River Stones, Wild River Maine, 2010

Along the border between New Hampshire and Maine in the White Mountains runs the Wild River, meandering back and forth north of Evans Notch.  The Wild River runs through heavily forested areas and the river bed is dense with river stones and the occasional glacier erratic.  The following photographs were made during trips to this area in 2008 and 2010.

The erosion of the shore by the river during high water in the spring leaves fantastic images of intertwined roots and river stones.  This image is striking with the strong images of river stones and the grasping roots.

The image was made with a Toyo 4 x 5 Field Camera and printed with pigment ink on Hahnemülhe photo rag paper (308gsm weight).  Image size 20" x 15.5".

River Stones and Tree Roots, Wild River Maine, 2008

The river bed is strewn with river stones and glacier erratics and in the spring is in sharp contrast with the verdant forest foliage along the shore.  I rendered this image in a high key to contrast with the "old man" glacial erratic in the center of the stream bed.  The roughness of the glacial erratic contrasts nicely with the smoothness of the river stones.

The image was made with a Toyo 4 x 5 Field Camera and printed with pigment ink on Hahnemülhe photo rag paper (308gsm weight).  Image size 20" x 15.5".

Glacial Erratic, River Stones and Spring Forest, Wild River Maine, 2008

This fern image is somewhat of a cliche in photography but the magnificence of the fern fronds emanating from the central plant was irresistible and, with the delicate fronds and surrounding river stones, results in a compelling image.  Welcoming the day and whatever is to come and making the best of where it finds itself I suppose.

The image was made with a Toyo 4 x 5 Field Camera and printed with pigment ink on Hahnemülhe photo rag paper (308gsm weight).  Image size 20" x 16.0".

Fern and River Stones, Wild River Maine, 2010

The overhanging foliage with it's delicate leave structure and the smooth river stone and boulder and the fine river sand all combine to make a delicate peaceful image.  The print is rendered in mostly middle grey tones, adding to the delicate nature of the image.

The image was made with a Toyo 4 x 5 Field Camera and printed with pigment ink on Hahnemülhe photo rag paper (308gsm weight).  Image size 20" x 15.7".

Shore Foliage, River Stones and Boulder, and River Sand, Wild River Maine, 2010