Lee Reese Photography

08/28/2026

I met Bernice on Monday morning when I let Mrs. Bubbles, our Frenchie, out to go potty at about 4:45.

Thankfully, I saw Bernice before walking face-first into the massive web she'd stretched between the Japanese maple and the rosemary bush. Had I walked into that web with Bernice approximately six inches from my nose, my neighbors would have called 911 to report what they believed was a squealing coyote trapped by the tail in an A/C compressor fan.

Bernice is a spotted orb-weaver.

She's also nocturnal. Spotted orb-weavers build and repair their webs around dusk, spend much of the night sitting in the middle waiting for breakfast to make a poor decision, and then disappear into the vegetation during the day.

Which meant that if I wanted a photograph of Bernice, I had to work her schedule.

So, for the next five mornings, somewhere between 4:30 and 5:00, Mrs. Bubbles went outside to answer nature's call while I followed behind carrying a camera, macro lens and flash equipment, looking like a severely under-caffeinated burglar with very specialized interests.

During the day, Bernice was nowhere to be found. But every morning, there she was.

And every morning, I photographed her.

It took five days of shooting—before I'd consumed the day's medically necessary quantity of caffeine, mind you—to finally get these two photographs.

By Friday, Bernice had apparently accepted that the large, grumpy mammal with the flashing light was not going away.

So she posed.

I got my photographs.

Bernice got her web.

And Mrs. Bubbles still has no idea why going potty became a five-day photography assignment.

08/25/2026

Making this photograph required considerably more preparation than most people realize. Tulips are notoriously temperamental subjects, so I spent nearly six weeks gaining this particular flower’s trust. Each morning I approached slowly, avoided direct eye contact, and spoke reassuringly about aperture, color theory, and the importance of negative space. Eventually, the tulip stopped viewing me as a threat. By week five, it was comfortable enough to discuss licensing rights.

The actual portrait session was tense. I wanted the flower to appear natural; the tulip insisted on something “bold, intimate, yet vulnerable.” We compromised on this extreme close-up. I carefully positioned my camera, adjusted the lighting, and waited. Then, without warning, the tulip opened completely and gave me this expression. Experienced flower photographers recognize this as Blue Steel, an extraordinarily rare botanical pose. I made the exposure. The tulip immediately demanded to see the back of the camera.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: None of that happened. I did not spend six weeks earning a tulip’s trust. Tulips cannot discuss licensing agreements, critique lighting, or perform Blue Steel—so far as science currently knows. I completely made up the story. The photograph, however, is absolutely real, and I really did make it.

08/24/2026

I made this photograph after a grueling 14-mile solo trek into one of Yellowstone’s least accessible regions, carrying 37 pounds of camera equipment, two peanut-butter sandwiches, and what turned out to be a completely unnecessary bear bell. I had been tracking this particular cloud formation for nearly three days after learning from an elderly Montana rancher that, once every seventeen years, the prevailing winds align perfectly over Quadrant Mountain. He called the phenomenon “The Great Gathering of the Clouds.” Meteorologists, apparently, refuse to acknowledge it.⁣
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When the moment finally arrived, I had exactly eleven seconds to make the photograph. I dropped to one knee, steadied the camera against a conveniently placed marmot, and fired three frames before the clouds shifted. The marmot remained remarkably professional throughout the entire session. I offered him one of the peanut-butter sandwiches as compensation, but he declined, presumably because Yellowstone wildlife regulations prohibit accepting payment from photographers.⁣
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For the sake of my reputation, the National Park Service, meteorologists everywhere, and the marmot: absolutely none of this happened. I made the whole story up. There was no 14-mile trek, mystical weather phenomenon, rancher, or cooperative marmot. The one completely true part is that I really did stand there, see this magnificent scene over Quadrant Mountain, and make this photograph.⁣
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08/23/2026

08/02/2026

We had another visitor to our lantanas this evening. - an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus).

08/01/2026

Monochrome Majesty: Grand Teton and the Snake River

Inspired by Ansel Adams' iconic vision of the Teton Range, this black-and-white interpretation captures the timeless grandeur of Grand Teton National Park from the historic Snake River Overlook. Rich tonal contrast highlights the rugged peaks while the winding Snake River leads the eye through the forested valley below. Rather than recreating the past, this photograph offers a contemporary homage—celebrating the enduring beauty, drama, and wilderness of one of America's most celebrated landscapes.

Prints are available here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/grand-teton-and-the-snake-river-lee-reese.html?product=framed-print

This is the website of Lee Reese. Shop for nature art, georgia art, united states art, and more. Designs are available to purchase as canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, apparel, and other products. I specialize in fine art photography designed specifically for modern office en...

05/13/2026

🌸 Bold color. Delicate detail. Quiet elegance. 🌸

“Vibrant Pink Lily Bloom” captures the fleeting beauty that often goes unnoticed — the intricate texture of the stamen, the soft gradients of pink, and the almost luminous glow of the petals against a clean white backdrop.

This piece was created to bring a sense of freshness, calm, and sophistication into modern spaces. Perfect for collectors who love floral fine art with a contemporary edge.

✨ Available now as wall art and canvas prints.
🖼️ Ideal for bedrooms, offices, salons, and elegant living spaces.

What room would you hang this in?

05/11/2026

Some artwork decorates a room.
Some artwork changes the atmosphere.

This moody tulip still life was created for quiet interiors — spaces designed to slow the pace, soften the light, and create a sense of calm sophistication. The earthy tones, textured background, and organic form make it a natural fit for modern bedrooms, boutique-inspired homes, and refined minimalist interiors.

Designed to feel timeless, reflective, and intentional.

Available as fine art prints and canvas wall art.
Link: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/single-tulip-in-dark-vase-lee-reese.html