Natchez Sunrise 2 (E)

Image size 16 x 20 in., Framed 17.25 x 21.5 x 1.87 in. Just minutes later, the sun breached the horizon, flooding the scene with radiant gold. I captured this moment as the fog began to lift and stretch through the trees, while beams of light carved their way through the mist. It was a classic sunrise image in many ways, but the sheer drama of the contrast between light and shadow made it feel fresh and alive. There's a kind of awakening here—nature catching its breath as day begins. Encaustic photography is a unique alternative photographic process that begins with one of my fine art photographs printed on museum-quality cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks, then mounted onto a cradled wood panel. This ancient technique involves building up multiple layers of natural beeswax and damar resin (a natural tree sap that acts as a hardening agent) on the photograph, resulting in a textured and luminous surface that brings depth and richness to the image. Combining these materials enhances the visual appeal and protects the photograph, making each piece a distinctive work of art that is beautiful and enduring. Signed, titled, dated verso.Image size 16 x 20 in.,