A minimalist parking lot with white lines, a concrete wall, and a tree with stones at its base.
A minimalist parking lot with white lines, a concrete wall, and a tree with stones at its base.
Close-up of a textured tree trunk against a blurred blue background, showcasing natural patterns and colors.
Close-up of a textured tree trunk against a blurred blue background, showcasing natural patterns and colors.
A tree stands in front of a gray stone wall. Natural elements contrast with stone.
A tree stands in front of a gray stone wall. Natural elements contrast with stone.
Close-up of a textured tree trunk with a forked branch, set against a backdrop of white walls and iron bars.
Close-up of a textured tree trunk with a forked branch, set against a backdrop of white walls and iron bars.
Two slender tree trunks stand against a textured gray wall, highlighting their natural patterns and colors.
Two slender tree trunks stand against a textured gray wall, highlighting their natural patterns and colors.
Close-up of a textured tree trunk with green moss, against a blurred wooden background.
Close-up of a textured tree trunk with green moss, against a blurred wooden background.
Close-up of a textured wooden stick, with a smooth surface and natural color variations.
Close-up of a textured wooden stick, with a smooth surface and natural color variations.
A close-up of a tree trunk with textured bark, set against a plain gray wall and green grass below.
A close-up of a tree trunk with textured bark, set against a plain gray wall and green grass below.
A vertical brown tree trunk against a textured wall with grey and light tones. Natural and architectural elements combined.
A vertical brown tree trunk against a textured wall with grey and light tones. Natural and architectural elements combined.

Just as you Are

Just as you Are

Just as you Are

Above: Just Are You Are | Archival prints on Platine paper. | 7x7 inches (13x13 inches framed) behind museum glass.

Above: Just Are You Are | Archival prints on Platine paper. | 7x7 inches (13x13 inches framed) behind museum glass.

Above: Just Are You Are | Archival prints on Platine paper. | 7x7 inches (13x13 inches framed) behind museum glass.

“About a decade ago, I began observing street trees as individuals, rather than simply parts of a planned urban canopy or elements of landscape design. I started photographing these trees—usually framing the trunk at eye level—in the spirit of a quick street portrait. Each photograph captures an intimate moment with the tree, forming an ongoing series through seasons and cities over time.”

©2025 DAVID CROMPTON

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