Yellowstone National Park, WY.

You’re peering into the edge of one of the thousands of thermal pools in Yellowstone National Park. I suspended my tripod out over the pool by using a fallen branch held together by my belt, used a cable-release to trip the shutter, and prayed that the only panoramic camera I could afford didn’t fall into the abyss. The beautiful and vibrant colors come from the mixing elements found only in this particular boiling pool. The sun’s reflection is captured hovering above the deep turquoise waters.

Perhaps the magic in Deep lies in what I didn’t show you. As the viewer, you don’t see the whole pool, or the setting itself. You’re only given a slice – you’re only left with impression and intrigue, you’re left void of a certain level of tangible understanding. Yet, is this not how we would describe our experience with art or nature – and is this depth not the very element that keeps us coming back for more?