Arizona Dreaming

Arizona Dreaming is a photograph taken from below, looking up into a canopy of palm trees as they stretch skyward. Shot from this upward perspective, the palms feel both grounded and reaching, rooted firmly in the desert landscape while pointing toward open sky and memory.

Though captured in Arizona, the image carries a deep sense of nostalgia. Palm trees have always been a symbol of home for me, instantly calling to mind California, its light, warmth, and the feeling of belonging tied to my early life. The title nods to California Dreaming, reflecting the way place can live inside us long after we’ve moved on.

This photograph sits in the space between where I am and where I come from. It’s about longing, memory, and the quiet comfort of familiar shapes appearing in unexpected landscapes. Looking up at these palms is both a moment of presence and a gentle act of remembering.