Bunchgrass, Calm Water: Near Princeton, BC

The water, reeds, and sunken debris in this photograph were luminescent in pure white filtered light after a heavy rainstorm.  The golden reeds had a beautiful wash of energy, rich colour and bold lines thrusting out of translucent water.

Kneeling in the wet grass on the shore of the pond, I composed an intimate centered portrait of the grasses, allowing them to just reach the edges of the frame.  There was a light breeze tickling the tips of the grasses and it was some time before I managed to photograph the scene without them moving.  By the time I stood up, my pants were soaked through and my feet were numb.

This is one of my favorite photographs.  It reminds me of quiet, vibrant, lyrical music.

Bunchgrass, Calm Water: Near Princeton, BC, 2006

I have created two interpretations of this scene.  The Colour Photograph is a match to the original slide, while the Black and White Photograph is a second interpretation in monochrome.