A Curious Kind of Tree is a fine art photograph created from a video still captured at McDowell Creek Falls. Rather than being taken as a single still camera frame, this image was pulled from motion — a found moment that felt especially alive because of its spontaneity. The tree itself has a whimsical, sculptural quality that gives it a slightly Dr. Seuss-like personality, as though it belongs to a storybook forest just beyond reach.

The soft focus and atmospheric treatment help the tree stand out as the main character while preserving the feeling of being tucked inside a quiet, natural setting. There is a sense of wonder here, but also restraint — the image does not overexplain itself. Instead, it invites the viewer to pause and take in the unusual form, the mood of the woods, and the feeling of noticing something small but memorable in nature.

This piece carries both place and moment within it: McDowell Creek Falls, captured in passing, yet held still long enough to become its own little visual story. It’s an image for anyone drawn to the strange, charming, and quietly magical details that can be found in the forest when you slow down and look closely.