At first glance the images in this series are familiar looking elements in nature - tree roots, bark, stones, and plants.  A closer look reveals something else - something not seen before - otherworldly organic shapes, skeletal and anatomical forms.  

Perhaps these have always existed in the life of these trees and are now unveiled. 

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 The roots of the fallen trees were eroded by flood waters over the decades, then dried in the summer sun, revealing beautiful textures, colors, and patterns.   Shades of brown, blue, gold, red, and gray, are exposed in the underbelly of these wonderful trees.                          A simple process of mirroring a single photograph results in semi-abstract images grounded in nature.

 

 I continue to explore the banks of the Mississippi River near my home in St. Paul to find more toppled trees and exposed root systems to photograph for this ongoing series, Meet Me By the River.   There is always more to discover and share.          James Byrne

 

            Photographs are available for exhibition.  Please contact James Byrne, byrnefilms@gmail.com for more information.