Late Winter Branches

Titled Late Winter Branches, this fine art print was captured near sunset in Shollenberger Park in Petaluma, a vital stopover for migrating birds.

Taken in winter, the scene glows with soft, fading light. I used a telephoto lens to create a shallow depth of field, rendering some branches crisp and clear while others blur into a soft haze—giving the image a striking three-dimensional quality. It feels as if the branches might shift as you walk past the print.

Subtle, quiet, and immersive, this piece draws you into the delicate stillness of a winter evening on the edge of the wetlands.