Artist Statement

Welcome to Forest and the Trees Photography!

For me, photography has been an expression of an innate longing to soak or immerse myself in the beauty around me.  Nature's settings of intimate and quiet solitude to the most stunning vistas have at times left me feeling overwhelmed.  C.S. Lewis once called beauty, "images of what we really desire...The books or the music in which we thought the beauty was located...was not in them, it only came through them, and what came through them was longing."  So, welcome to my collection of "longing."  The beauty I strive to capture is, I believe, a reflection of a loving Creator who delights in all he has created.  These places are his voice, his whisperings, his call to all who will listen.

You have an invitation to browse the galleries you will find at the top of the website!  You will find images from a variety of natural regions and several states.  Some images are of iconic locations while others are not.  Although I am pulled most deeply to mountain places, the images in my galleries are not limited to them.  State Parks such as Bodie State Historic Park also have a spot in my collection.  Although not pure landscape images, they are characteristic of California's rich history and seemed in my mind to have earned a place for the rich stories they tell.  It's my plan to soon add some coastal images from my state of California.  So, keep your eyes open and visit frequently as you may find discounts available toward your purchase!  You are always invited to view my website and leave a comment if you wish.

I'd like to add a word about my "WATERMARK" or SIGNATURE that you will find on each online image.  Although positioned to help protect my image by copyright for all web viewers, the signature will be positioned in the lower left or right corner of the image and REDUCED IN SIZE on all purchases.  All metal, canvas and gallery wraps will be printed with my signature.  Luster prints will also have my signature unless you specifically request that it be deleted through your personal message to me.  If you do not make a formal request that the signature be deleted, it will appear on the luster print you choose to order.

Do you have a certain location or type of image you're looking for?  Send me a message through the Contact tab at the top of the website or send me an email at mary@ForestAndTheTrees.photo and I'll venture into my collection of images to see if I can accomodate a request you may have. My website is young. More images are on the way!

Thank you for visiting my website!  Feel free to sign in or set up an account, track your favorite images and check for special deals on your purchase.  I hope you have found something to add to your home or office decor, or a gift to give to someone you care for. Please visit again soon to view any new images and feel free to pass my web address on to anyone you feel might be interested in my photography.