Nestled at the base of the parent rock are a group of small, smooth young pebbles. Rounded by years of erosion, these pebbles reveal a palette of earth and sea, ranging from warm browns to hues of blue. Their polished surfaces reflect the surrounding colors, hinting at the minerals derived from their parent rock. Together, these delicate young pebbles illustrate the ongoing cycle of geological transformation, where mother rocks undergo physical and chemical changes that lead to their breakdown into smaller fragments, ultimately forming these young pebbles.
As I stood there photographing, I found myself drawn to the solid, enduring presence of the parent rock, which gradually gives way to the gentle, evolving shapes of the young pebbles. Did I sense a deep stirring of time around me? Do we all recognize how this echoes our own human experiences? Is this reflective process—enhanced by my camera—part of what it means to be in nature, if we simply give ourselves the space to engage with it?
Robin Wall Kimmerer suggests using the word “chi” to describe the aliveness in the natural world, and this perspective resonates deeply with me. For me, as a photographer, I want to see beyond chi's (the rock's) surface appearance, and behold a deeper mystery. I want to see instead of placement - between the rock and pebbles - relationship.
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