Landscape nominee

The cycle of creation and destruction is represented here by a field of wildflowers, which bloom for just a few weeks each year, and Mt. Rainier, which is actually an active volcano. Volcanoes are capable of immense destruction, and from the ashes eventually rise all sorts of new and beautiful life, including wildflowers.

Dan is a landscape and night-sky photographer based in the United States, focused on atmospheric light, abstraction, and the intersection of natural phenomena and place. His work explores quiet, often ephemeral moments in remote environments, with an emphasis on mood, minimalism, and visual restraint.

His photographs have been featured in juried exhibitions and local art shows, and he has received recognition in photography competitions for landscape and night imagery. His work is available as fine art prints and has been exhibited both online and in physical spaces.