Making images can be very satisfying and having an image selected for a juried show is gratifying. My image Escalante was selected for PhotoPlace Gallery’s recent Trees exhibition. This Esaclante happens to be in Utah near Bryce Canyon. We stopped to walk down the main street. On a corner stood a home with these trees leaning against a weathered fence. There was so much quiet here, a peacefulness that can stay with you and which I seem to be looking for to experience a moment of restful silence.
Escalante
“In this exhibit we honor trees in all their states: majestic specimens or struggling seedlings, in summer plumage or winter austerity, grown in nature or nurtured by man. Where do you find inspiration in trees? What is it about trees that moves you? All capture methods and processes are welcome.”
Juror's Statement
“It was an enriching and anguishing adventure to winnow down the inspired photographs for the Trees exhibit. I was transported to alternate worlds as I visited each entry multiple times. Seeking various interpretations of species, seasons, processes, and feelings, I was often faced with tough choices - not only between the artist’s own submissions, but with similar visions of other entrants. I included work from those displaying a strong voice throughout their entries, and also from those with more varied submissions, perhaps offering a path for future exploration. Ultimately, I returned to those that most resonated with a poetic eloquence. Admirable work was omitted with regret, and some chosen images moved back and forth from Gallery to Online to create a diverse and cohesive exhibition.” Wendi Schneider