I remember when I took this photo- it was the middle of May 2020, and it seemed like the disruptions brought by COVID were settling into something nearly permanent. I recall feeling moved by the vulnerability of this tree outlined in the setting sun. And the hopeful stance of the lone person on a usually crowded sidewalk.
I also remember feeling compelled to document the metamorphosis occurring around me. Most of the time, I operated by instinct or feeling, never quite sure what I wanted to capture, only convinced that I needed to do it.
I am sharing this story to let you know how grateful I am that my work has not been in vain. This image was part of a show at the Michael Foley Gallery here in New York in the summer of 2020 and now finds its way to a publication and exhibition created by Dab Art, Austin, called "Art in the Time of Corona, Vol. 3."
More information is forthcoming, including relevant links and how to see the work. For now, enjoy the image and the vitality of sunshine, where ever you are.