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Daniel Sroka creates abstract, dream-like images out of the simple elements of nature, such as leaves, sticks, flowers, and seeds. He finds most of his subjects as he walks through the parks and gardens near his home, collecting the sticks and leaves that have fallen to the ground. In his hands, these overlooked natural objects reveal their complexity and subtlety:
"As a sculptor's chisel is guided by the veins of a stone, I let the unique characteristics of each natural object guide my hand and eye, allowing me to uncover patterns and forms hidden deep within the raw material."
The resulting photographs become sculptures of light, texture, and dimension that celebrate the physical and spiritual grace found within the simplest elements of nature.
Reaching (#92)
An abstract macro photograph of melting ice. Keywords: water, neutral, abstract, movement, horizontal.
We had just had several days of unstable weather: snow, followed by freezing rain, then an unexpected warm spell. The snow that had collected on the railings of our deck got coated in a quarter inch of ice that then began to melt. As it melted, the interaction of ice, snow, and sun created these amazing mini-sculptures.
