The Other Side of Blue
Reems Creek | Weaverville, North Carolina
At first, I was drawn to how still it was.
Resting low against the dark-colored Earth near the small stream, I found this Pipevine Swallowtail with its wings closed, showing only small flashes of blue and orange. As I leaned in, curious about why it was so intent on getting something from the dark soil, I noticed more…so many more. There were so many!
Walking along the stream bed, I watched as the butterflies landed and puddled. Moments later, the butterfly opened its wings, and the photograph that became Earthbound Iridescence appeared.
But I keep coming back to this frame, too. There is something about the moment before the reveal. It’s the side of beauty, when you know something extraordinary is there even when you haven’t seen all of it yet.
The Other Side of Blue, represented in this photo, is that moment.
Behind the Lens
Location: Western North Carolina - Weaverville, NC
Collection: Among the Wild
Captured: Summer 2026
Camera: Sony a7 IV
Focal Length: EF70-200mm • f/2.8 GM OSS
Settings: 200 mm • f/5.0 • 1/200 sec • ISO 5000
Bring this Story Home
The Other Side of Blue is available in a carefully selected range of presentations: a fine art print, an HD silver halide photo print, or a gallery-wrapped canvas.
Each piece is professionally produced to order using museum-quality materials designed to preserve exceptional color and detail for years to come.
