Private Spaces

Intimate places, in and out of body

Stopped time in a significant space

Gesture

Connection

Real or imagined, the lines blur

Seabirds perch on a rail while one hovers above against a sunset orange sky on the ocean. Their open beaks suggest communication in this fine-art photograph showing natural wildlife interactions in a shared habitat.

Two dried brown leaves lie on white snow, separated by a small gap and facing one another. Their placement suggests a quiet exchange across distance.

Yellow and purple flowers fill the frame in a close-up, with two tiny unopened buds peeking out between them. Their arrangement suggests shelter and closeness.

Safe Between Us

Close-up of a white dog’s face with pale gray eyes and fine white fur against a nearly white background. The minimalist image suggests intense yet quiet attention.

Two green ivy leaves lie almost touching on white snow, with small ice crystals on the leaves and around their edges. The image suggests quiet connection in a wintry setting.

Bonding in a Frosty World

An abandoned cottage is almost totally covered with foliage. Only an old wooden doorway and a faint outline of the dwelling can be detected in this hidden, private place that blends into a hillside.

Stone steps and multiple ancient doorways lead to a glowing inner chamber in a weathered temple. The layered view suggests inward passage and stillness.

A cracked blue robin’s egg sits on a black background, with pieces of shell scattered nearby and a dark curved blue form along the right edge. The image suggests release and the trace of flight.

When Life Flies Free

Five brightly-colored marbles appear to be hanging in space against a star-filled nightsky.

Intimate Immensity

A solitary person stands on white sand dunes marked by footprints, facing a small wooden resting place in the distance. The scene suggests a quiet pause within a solitary journey.

Some Paths We Take Alone

Three blue and lavender flower buds stand close together against a black background, their textured surfaces softly overlapping. Their arrangement suggests intimacy and sisterly closeness.

Bright red Asian lady beetle climbing a gray window screen covered with raindrops and streaks. Its color stands out sharply against the muted rainy background.

Persistence of Creativity in a Grey World

Two hanging leaves are connected by a fine gossamer thread against a dark background. Their slight connection suggests a fragile, passing bond.

Ephemeral Bonds

A monk in a red robe climbs pale marble steps toward a temple, seen from behind with sandals resting at the bottom of the stairs. The upward movement suggests quiet devotion.

Young girl in a yellow top and orange skirt climbs tangled roots across a dark stone wall in temple ruins. Her movement suggests agility and daring.

Two boys move playfully in a temple courtyard before an ornate gold-covered pagoda, with steps, palms, and blue sky beyond. Their movement adds a sense of joy to the scene.

Spontaneous Joy

A solitary person stands in still water at dawn beneath a pink sky, with soft reflections and a line of dark trees in the distance. The scene suggests a quiet greeting to the day.

Collioure, France. Window and part of a door set into textured building wall, creating a multi-colored geometric composition. The purple bars on the window and closed door suggest a private place with a sense of contentment.