Impermanence 7571 – New Photography from the Northwoods

Here's the first photo I've printed from my recent trip to the northwoods of Wisconsin & the Michigan Upper Peninsula. This image is a bit of a departure for me, as I actually added an element of myself to the picture. I was planning to go to the beach by Superior Falls, as I do on most trips north, and thinking about the slowly eroding cliffs there. This image popped into my mind, fully formed, as a way to illustrate the impermanence of everything around us, even if the change is occurring over such a span of time that we don't see it. My wet handprint serves to echo the cliff's impermanence, although on a different time scale. I must admit I'd forgotten about the patterns in the rock that look like fingers were dragged through it, but they serendipitously provided the perfect backdrop to my handprint.

I printed this on LexJet Sunset Select Matte Canvas, which nicely complements the texture of the sandstone cliff face. This particular print is currently available at The Villager, 429 E. Grand Avenue in Beloit.

Please let me know what you think of the image in the Comments area below!

– Jack