Wooden Stumps
2021
New Orleans, Louisiana
Varnished pigment ink print & black frame ⓘ
Signed, titled, and editioned on the back
20” x 20” image and mount
Edition of 7 + 2 APs
40” x 40” image and mount
Edition of 5 + 2 APs
60” x 60” image and mount
Edition of 3 + 2 APs
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The pigment ink print is made on Epson glossy paper and sealed with a durable, UV-protective varnish. It’s mounted on 3mm Dibond aluminum for a sleek, flat, non-reflective finish—ideal for large formats and all lighting conditions.
Frames are handcrafted by an artisan-woodworker and custom-designed specifically for Jonathan’s work. The outer wooden frame "floats" with a 1/4” gap around the print and mounts flush to the wall using a French cleat system. See our Printing/Framing page for more information.
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Size Chart is available here.
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Jonathan carefully curates print availability to maintain their uniqueness and value. Limited editions, ranging from 3 to 9 prints per size per image, are signed, titled, and numbered on the back, with 2 Artist Proofs (AP) for quality control. Once sold out, prints are not available directly from Jonathan. Editions for this piece are listed above. More information about prints can be found on the Printing/Framing page.
Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, Louisiana
I found these stumps at low tide, scattered just below the surface where the water usually hides them. They were worn down to almost nothing—just short, jagged forms barely breaking the surface. What caught my attention was how they seemed to float in the fog, almost weightless, yet still firmly anchored in place. The water was completely still, and the air held that heavy, quiet quality that only comes right before the day begins.
Wooden Stumps is part of my broader Human/Nature project, which explores the subtle interplay between the industrial and the natural world—how human-made objects become entwined with the environment over time, often fading quietly into it. I chose to photograph these industrial remnants submerged in water because they embody this intersection perfectly. They are fragments of human industry, softened and transformed by nature’s slow, patient forces.
This image reflects on what remains after human purpose has dissolved—the small, almost-overlooked shapes that persist quietly, a soft tension between presence and erasure, stillness and the passage of time. It invites viewers to consider the transient yet enduring imprint we leave on the world, and how nature reclaims and redefines these traces in unexpected, hauntingly beautiful ways.
20” x 20” image and mount
Edition of 7 + 2 APs
40” x 40” image and mount
Edition of 5 + 2 APs
60” x 60” image and mount
Edition of 3 + 2 APs
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Human/Nature
Jonathan Knight’s Human/Nature collection is an evocative series of black-and-white fine art photographs that explore the complex interplay between human presence and the natural world. Through minimalist long-exposure imagery, Knight captures the serene beauty of the Gulf Coast, highlighting the subtle intersections of nature and human-made structures. This collection invites viewers to reflect on themes of coexistence, impact, and the delicate balance between natural landscapes and human influence.
This collection invites viewers to reflect on themes of coexistence, environmental impact, and the passage of time. Knight’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth and technical precision, earning over 10 international awards, including First Place recognition from the ND International Photo Awards.