Seattle’s overcast skies may seem dreary, but they can also be the perfect backdrop for photographs. In this case I wanted to celebrate the vivid scarlet Japanese Maple leaves, contrasted with the dark branches and fuzzy mosses. Imagine if the sky had been a vivid blue: the lovely intricacy would be lost in the bright background. This treatment feels more like a haiku–spare by design and rich with meaning.

PRINT INFORMATION: This photograph is printed from a digital file on Japanese Mulberry paper using pigment ink. Matting is done with a thick white cotton rag mat. All materials are archival; designed to last for generations.

LIMITED EDITION: This photographic print is part of a limited edition printed by photographer Lee Rentz. The edition consists of 250 prints, which includes all sizes and methods of printing.