Fine Art Photography

house
"di·chot·o·my", Bunkerhill Natural area, 2007
fire pit
"Someone Was Here", Griggstown Grasslands, 2007
American Beech Tree
"E.O. 11/21/81, American Beech Tree", Griggstown Grasslands, 2007
broken chairs
"Broken Chairs", Bordering Bunkerhill Natural Area, 2008
winter sky
"Winter Sky", Griggstown Grasslands, 2007
milkweed
"Milkweed", Griggstown Grasslands, 2009
autumn sky
"Autumn Sky", Griggstown Grasslands, 2007
work gloves
"Clearing", Bordering Bunkerhill Natural Area, 2008
dead deer
"Unaware", across the street from the Bunkerhill Natural area, 2007

a suburban dilemma

Open Space in New Jersey

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I find the concept of open space in New Jersey fascinating. There is a push and pull dynamic between nature and humanity in these public spaces. A state known for its industrial areas along the New Jersey Turnpike but ironically known as the “Garden State.” My photographs represent three open spaces in central New Jersey. Documented over several years revealing the beauty and ironies that exist within. Land reclaimed and protected from development. However, locals leave remnants of humanity within these areas from garbage to written word on the American Beech trees.