Photographer: Molly Steele

Location: Green house in Los Angeles, CA

Even though it's a straight on shot, the different positions of the plants and the beams of the green house help give depth and definition to this shot by Steele. What I especially enjoy is the fact that you can see the condensation built up on the windows; it helps break up the sharp vibrance of the leaves by creating a softer background. This photo works much better in color; I feel like it would lose its charm and the texture of the condensation if it was put in black and white.

Photographer: Kevin Russ

Location: Unknown

Not one of my favorites from Kevin Russ, but it's a fairly decent shot. The sky gets a little blown out due to the brightness which makes the branches of the trees get lost. I do, however, enjoy the creepy contrast between the makeshift teepee and the white of the forest. It's foreboding in a way and reminds me of The Blair Witch Project.

Photographer: Kevin Russ

Location: Anza Borrego Desert

This particular shot by Kevin Russ reminds me of a desert animal looking out across the vast expanse of cacti and desert ground. The angle of the shot is almost inviting in a way: it's as if its asking you to step into the photo and take a look around yourself. Russ does a great job with keeping great focus on both the close up cacti and the ones that are farther away, all without losing much detail.