I photographed these beautiful trees last October at Zorthian Ranch in Altadena, and then came January and the Eaton Fire. It was devastating to watch from afar the destruction that swept Altadena. Like everyone else I worried about my friends and their animals and houses. And I thought about Zorthian Ranch because I had just been there a few months before photographing a wedding, I had just pet the goats and cows, I saw all the beautiful trees and the amazing collection of art from found objects. And it’s heartbreaking to hear that almost all the structures burned and most of the art was lost along with so much in Altadena.
Now that spring has finally arrived in New York and the hills are turning green, I think of rebirth and how suddenly the stark naked trees are full of life again. I wonder what spring is bringing to the hills of Altadena. Please consider donating to help Zorthian Ranch rebuild: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Support-zorthian-ranch
