Stacy Daugherty

My All Roads collection of macro photography captures the intricate details of a single leaf, transforming its natural patterns into evocative pathways that mirror the journeys we take in life. Each piece—All Roads 1 (Left), All Roads 2 (Center), and All Roads 3(Right)—reflects my fascination with the literal and metaphorical roads we traverse, culminating in the most profound journey of all: the return to one’s true essence. As I see it, “Of all the roads traveled, the journey back to self is the most magnificent.” Through these works, the leaf becomes a poetic metaphor for connection, direction, and self-discovery