"Still Standing" – The Story Behind the Image
While on a trip to the doctor with my daughter, driving through the Gold Coast hinterland, a solitary tree caught my eye. It stood stark and lifeless against a backdrop of thriving green bushland and smaller trees—striking in its isolation and seemingly barren form. Something about it stayed with me.
On the way home, I remembered the spot and asked my daughter to slow down. With barely a moment to spare, I snapped a few quick photos through the car window.
That image has since become one of my most popular pieces—perhaps because it resonates with people on a deeper level. There’s something universal about its quiet resilience.
It wasn’t until I got home and viewed the image on my computer that I noticed something I hadn’t seen before: a few small green leaves clinging to the branches. Against all odds, this tree wasn’t dead—it was still alive.
I’m so grateful I was able to capture that moment. It reminds me that even in solitude, even when all seems lost, there can still be life, strength, and hope.
Open edition print, not numbered. Prints come unframed.
Print sizes:
A3: 30cm x 42cm, actual image size 27.5cm x 27.5cm
Weight 98g including card, sleeve and envelope.
A4: 21cm x 29.7cm, actual image size 19cm x 27cm.
Weight 65g including card, sleeve and envelope.
