Interpreting the art of another artist is a great challenge to a photographer. I want to maintain the integrity of the original concept, yet also express my own point of view about the work. San Diego offers a stunning variety of public art works. Among my favorites are the “Urban Trees” that sprout along the harbor – each of them interpreting the work of nature by using man made materials in different ways. One of these trees features huge textured leaves made of tinted opaque plastic. By putting the sun behind five of them – along with their metallic supports – and using my spot meter to expose for the brightest area, I was able to bring out the richness of texture and tinting through backlight, abstraction, and translucence.