Conservation Center Photography Show -- Tall Grass, Assateague Island Virginia, 2005; Woodland Trail Assateague Island Virginia 2002;Early Morning Mist Woodland Trail Assageague Island Virginia 2007

Assateague Island is a barrier island off of the coast of Virginia and Maryland's eastern shore with sand dunes, forests and marches that make for a beguiling landscape.  I have photographed in the Virginia section of the island for many years, dating back to my first visit in the mid-70's.

This image was made on the approach road to Assateague beach with the grasses standing tall against the soft background of the pine trees. The grass is rendered in a high key tone against the darker background and the intertwining of the grass provides entrancing geometric patterns.

The image was made with Toyo 4x5 view camera and greyscale film. The image was printed with pigment ink on Hahnemülhe photo rag paper (308gsm weight). 18.0" x 13.8"

Tall Grass, Assateague Island Virginia, 2005

The woods on Assateague are dense with vines and undergrowth, and in the early morning are awash with mist and fog: an environment emanating vibrant energy and dynamism. This image was made in the evening with "quiet" light and the sky light in the distance providing scattered highlights that contrast with the mid tones of the woods, grasses and vines.

The image was made with Toyo 4x5 view camera and greyscale film. The image was printed with pigment ink on Hahnemülhe photo rag paper (308gsm weight). 20.0" x 15.1"

Woodland Trail, Assateague Island Virginia, 2002

The woods on Assateague are dense with vines and undergrowth, and in the early morning are awash with mist and fog: an environment emanating vibrant energy and dynamism. This image was made in the early morning when the mist was clearing and the sun shone through the trees. With the light on the foliage and the snake like appearance of the old vines the image appears to be alive with music and dance.

The image was made with Toyo 4x5 view camera and greyscale film. The image was printed with pigment ink on Hahnemülhe photo rag paper (308gsm weight).

Early Morning Mist, Woodland Trail, Assageague Island Virginia, 2007