Rainy Day Maple Framed Print

The photograph showcases a cluster of delicate Japanese Maple leaves in their full autumn splendor, each leaf a vibrant blend of yellows, burnt orange, and reds. The finely serrated edges of the leaves add an intricate lace-like detail, enhancing their delicate beauty. Raindrops rest gently on the leaves, like tiny liquid pearls, catching and reflecting the muted light of the overcast sky. The droplets amplify the rich colors, creating a vivid contrast against the soft, blurred background of the garden. The scene feels serene and poetic, capturing a moment of stillness where nature's artistry is on full display, the rain adding a touch of ephemeral grace to the already stunning foliage.

I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother — a soul who sees with both heart and lens. I move through the world with quiet wonder, drawn to the places where light lingers and shadows gently fall. Nature has always spoken to me — in the rustle of leaves, the curve of a petal, the hush of morning mist. This is where I feel most at peace, most present, most myself. My journey with photography truly began in 2010, when I started capturing the delicate beauty of flowers and the quiet magic of nature at the Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. I had always felt deeply connected to the outdoors, but with a camera in hand, I found a way to bring a piece of that world home — to hold onto what I saw and felt in those fleeting, sacred...