Hello Matt... well it finally hit me what it is about some of your images. Being in Qld I don't imagine that Maxfield Parrish would for any reason have been in your sights; his POV and placements but especially the way trees came to life with nymphs easily imagined frolicling there among the branches in the early morning and late evening lights contributed a composition unlimited by framing...Looking at your two infrared portfolios, most beautifully the "Dark Paths and Silver Light" I can't help but see the two of you looking over each other's shoulders. Something special happens when you turn yourself free among the trees shooting infrared...Very nice!
An aside: I have no doubt that Rajan Parrikar is well acquainted with said nymphs among the tree branches, and may have tied a few threads about said trees as well... 
Thank you Patricia. I have enjoyed working on the "Dark Paths" series - it has been very cathartic in a way. Ditching my heavier gear, & just wandering around the river with one small camera, one nice wide lens and plenty of interesting trees and river bank roots.
You are correct, I've not known anything really of Maxfield Parrish, though I'm sure I must have seen some of his better known work at some stage. I'd love to see some of his paintings in real life - they'd be quite stunning I imagine.
I can't help but wonder if the LOTR movies drew inspiration from Parrish when creating the Elven places like Rivendell
I have wondered on occasion whether adding a person into the mix would help or hinder my images - An ethereal figure with flowing robes might work well on occasions.
