I am reminded of some images taken by Edward Burtynsky (2020) who has spent his life chronicling the Anthropocene, but during the coronavirus pandemic surrounded himself by nature – dense, gnarled and silvery branches in Grey Country Ontario in his native Canada – Natural Order is his collection. His work gives the sense of being overwhelmed with nature taking back its spaces during enforced lockdown.
https://www.edwardburtynsky.com/projects/photographs/natural-order
Unfortunately, even Edward Burtynsky was not able to provide me with the motivation and positive feelings that I had about my work yesterday. I wandered through a few different woodland sites and worked with multiple exposures. When I returned home, I knew in my heart that today was not my day but nonetheless there are a few images that give quite a different effect from the dreamy images of yesterday. These are edgy, dominant and overpowering – the power of nature fights back!

Among Trees 64 – Alison Price, March 2021

Among Trees 65 – Alison Price, March 2021

Among Trees 66 – Alison Price, March 2021

Among Trees 67 – Alison Price, March 2021

Among Trees 68 – Alison Price, March 2021

Among Trees 69 – Alison Price, March 2021
As I write this blog, I am feeling despondent, but looking back through the images above they are just another day – different lights, colours, season and location. They are part of a collection that when viewed with some distance may well become part of my experience Among Trees . . .
