The Stairs
A late-night walk through downtown Westminster, Maryland, takes an unsettling turn when an ordinary staircase disappears into the darkness. Then there is another, and something seems to be coming down.
Nearscape Photography: Tonka Tough
Meet Jake and Thomas, two hardworking Tonka trucks with the dirt, scratches, and scars to prove it. Somewhere on the outskirts of Westminster, Maryland, another long day on the job is coming to an end.
Nearscape Photography: Barn Hardware
During a walk through the narrow alleys and back ways of Westminster's western historic district, old barn hardware became the subject of an unexpected photographic study. Handles, tracks, latches, and mounting hardware reveal how these structures once functioned and continue to tell part of their story.
Nearscape Photography: Clay Faces on the Barn
Clay birdhouses shaped like faces lined the side of a barn outside of Westminster, Maryland. Rough, textured, and expressive, they left a lasting impression long before I ever brought a camera.
Nearscape Photography: A Moment at the Curb
The light was enough to make the scene worth photographing. The theater, the street, the way everything came together at night. Then I noticed the car and the open door at the curb. That detail shifted the image from a place into a moment.
Nearscape Photography: Thinking About Summer
In the middle of February, with snow still covering the ground, I find myself thinking about summer. A late July evening and a single Midnight Gold Petunia in my backyard become a reminder that beauty close to home is never truly out of season.