"Sacred Ground" 8x12 Matted Print

Anticipating the birth of my son I came to this very spot every morning for a week in advance. It's a special place, a country lane on my family farm, and this old cottonwood tree has stood witness to much of my life story. I thought it would be meaningful if I could capture a photo of the sunrise from here on the day he was born, so day after day I kept trying, all the way up until the time he was due. Ultimately his mother would be induced and we spent the night before in the hospital, so I wasn't able to get here for a shot on his true birthday. This one from a few days prior encapsulates the sentiment perfectly, though, and is one of my all time personal favorite images. That week of sunrises gave me plenty of time for reflection and contemplation. It brought moments of nervousness, moments of hope, and important reminders by way of coyote tracks in the snow. This place is sacred to me, and I'm going to make sure it is also to him. No matter what I will gift him the same connection to our Iowa roots, and we'll return time and again so I can proudly show this old cottonwood how he has grown.

"Sacred Ground"

Cedar County, Iowa

8x12 Matted Print

Regular Price: $55.00

Sale Price: $35.00

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$35.00