trees hold secrets. They are long-lived. And its roots, rather than settle in the earth, have been embedded in time. Unfortunately, natural phenomena can destroy them. The photographer Beth Moon he became aware of this fragility when he photographed a tree dating back more than 4,000 years. His majesty was recorded on his camera, but the next day, the tree was struck down by thunder. From that day on, Beth vowed to photograph the oldest trees and somehow preserve them.
The extension or collapse of these trees it is not fortuitous. Many suffer hard times. An example is the quiver, originally from Nambia. According to Moon, the species is going extinct due to lack of water. A similar situation occurs with dragon blood trees and baobabs, both of which are on the endangered species list. The stark and unexpected environment the plants face is captured with Moon’s Pentax camera. Likewise, the fact that he prints each of the photographs with platinum and palladium ink favors a timeless and solitary atmosphere, so that when the viewer looks at them, they connect with the tree and its vulnerability.
Beth experienced that fascination for trees as a child. One of her fondest memories is of a Oak where he could rest every afternoon. Thus, it is not by chance that each tree that she photographs becomes an important part of her. The respect and bond that he creates with the fauna he takes another step when he decides to camp at the feet of his models. Each of these events marked her soul and have helped her capture the trees in her photos with greater emotion.
Trees are a very difficult canvas to find. In order to photograph them, bethmoon started a journey in 1990. The excursions that gave rise to this passion took her to different places. One of the most inhospitable places she has been is Madagascar. Here it was very difficult for him to find the muse of his work, but it was only a matter of time. The enthusiasm and curiosity aroused by her work was of such magnitude that the locals helped her find the desired tree.
Capturing the age of a plant through the lens is something unique. Although Moon possesses other abilities. Throughout her travels, she has dedicated herself to making a log of the long-lived trees that you have known Thanks to this account, he has published several books and has enjoyed international recognition. Your ability to appreciate The age of the trees it is a theme that leads us to think about ourselves and how time changes us. Will we always be a tree with strong branches?
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