Nature Series
An intimate journey.
Cactus (Diagonal)
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Cape Cod Reeds II
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Frond II
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Grass II
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Jade Leaves II
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Leaves (Caribbean)
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Leaves (Escher)
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Leaves (Velvet)
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Lotus (Flower)
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Orchids (Traditional)
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Orchids (Traditional) II
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
Palm II
Silver gelatin print, 5" x 5" each
Printed in an edition of 10
In his Nature Series, Washington, DC-based John H. Brown (b.1957) shows the delicate forms and interesting shapes of an endless variety of grass and flowers, contrasted with ever-changing configurations of clouds moving slowly across the sky.
—Deborah Willis, Curator, Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers, 1840 to the Present, Norton, 2000
This suite of images—which ranges from plant life to land formations—has been inspired by journeys across the United States and abroad. However, unlike traditional, broadly viewed landscapes that are prevalent and widely accessible, my goal has been to provide viewers with an intimate journey through nature's "backyard." These photographs reveal the secret beauty and architecture of nature, but also have the ability to evoke powerful sensations—ranging from enchantment and tranquility to bewilderment and revelation.
Image: Banana Republic Flagship Store, Georgetown, Washington, DC
