Straight & Twisted is a collection of image pairs that highlight the diverse nature of a tree's primary structure. Each image is an intimate view of a single tree or a small group of trees. Each tree has a distinct personality. I have selected images representing straight and twisted shapes. By pairing images, differences and contrasts reveal themselves, as do similarities and connections. One image can enhance or illuminate another. So it is with our physical and emotional environments, contrast and juxtaposition allows the mind to engage and distill a new view of a singular moment.