Today my son and I traveled to Morris Arboretum to take some pictures. Despite having grown up near the site, this marked my first visit. I’ve no idea why I waited so long.

The image below is from a tribute etched into a chair set out on the property. It struck me as interesting for several reasons. First, the words look fantastic etched into the worn grain of the word. Second, I find the expressed sentiment to be beautiful. Third, the presence of the moss obfuscating some of the letters is striking. Even our most beautiful and noble tributes will eventually fade.

Nikon D7000 with 18-105mm lens
ISO 400
ƒ8
32mm
1/60 sec