Trees of the South

“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.”
Herman Hesse
I’ve always felt drawn to trees—the way their branches catch the breeze or sunlight reveals the veins of life in their leaves. Erika Masterson
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“Trees of the South” is about seeing their grace and feeling our connection to something enduring. It isn’t just about the beauty of nature—it’s about what it reflects back to us. It’s about standing still long enough to notice, to feel the breeze, to see the veins of life shimmering overhead. Erika Masterson

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The slow, methodical process of large-format photography and darkroom development mirrors the trees’ patient growth, reflecting our own. “Trees of the South” is about seeing their grace and feeling our connection to something enduring. It isn’t just about the beauty of nature—it’s about what it reflects back to us. It’s about standing still long enough to notice, to feel the breeze, to see the veins of life shimmering overhead. Erika Masterson
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“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
John Muir