Goodyera pubescens- Downy Rattlesnake Plantain 1931

Edwin Hale Lincoln made this photogravure called *Goodyera pubescens - Downy Rattlesnake Plantain* at the turn of the last century. It’s an image built on tonal variation, where subtle gradations of gray bring an incredible depth. There's a real tactile quality to the plant's leaves, you can almost feel their texture! The way Lincoln captures the light reflecting off their surfaces is amazing. Notice the gentle fading toward the edges, creating a soft vignette effect. It draws you in, kind of like a stage. These three delicate stems reaching upward feel so hopeful, so full of potential. Lincoln's been compared to people like Karl Blossfeldt, whose close-up photographs of plants and flowers feel similarly reverent. But really, this piece reminds us that art is about seeing—not just what's in front of us but how we can bring beauty and curiosity to the everyday.