Held by the Current

After days of steady rain, Porter Creek ran high. Early in the morning, the forest was still while the water pressed through its channel, changing shape from moment to moment. I made this series in one morning at Washington State's Capital State Forest, when the rising water turned a familiar creek into something temporary and unpredictable. Light and shadow shifted across the surface, revealing shapes that quickly faded back into the flow. These photographs are not focused on a destination or a landmark. Instead, they explore contrast, rhythm, and how water can hold both tension and release. The series captures a brief moment when rain, current, and early light came together to create scenes that lasted only as long as the water kept moving. Read more https://www.stevebisig.com/photography-project-held-by-the-current/