In the Forest
by Matt Tilghman
Title
In the Forest
Artist
Matt Tilghman
Medium
Photograph
Description
I like this photo because to me, it displays the thing that I've found hardest to capture regarding California's chaparral landscapes: the character of the oak woodlands. These forests have so much personality, but I find it really difficult to bottle it into a photograph. It seems everywhere you look there are gnarled branches, fallen logs, and clutter completely covering the ground. In general, they are just very chaotic. Other types of forest seem like harmonious residences or architectured masterpieces. This one seems like a war zone. I've tried to portray this ambiance before, with little success. But this time, the clearing skies, scattered light, and snow covered debris (yes, that is snow on the log) really helped to pull together the sense of constrant struggle that I get from walking through these woods.
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December 16th, 2013
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