Reeds, Leffert's Pond 2004

This photograph of reeds in Leffert's Pond by Don Ross is like a quiet, meditative drawing. Imagine Ross, camera in hand, finding this spot. I see him composing the shot, maybe waiting for the light just so, to capture the reflections and the subtle gradations of tone. The reeds themselves become these delicate, insistent marks, like a calligraphic gesture repeated across the water's surface. It’s all about texture here, the way the light catches the lily pads and dances on the water. It’s like a visual poem, a study in light and shadow, and the quiet beauty of the natural world. Ross is part of a long conversation among artists, each finding their way to express what it feels like to be in the world. And through his lens, we get a glimpse of his unique way of seeing.