Through My Lens:
I’ve photographed landscapes across the world, but nothing quite prepared me for the vibrant spectacle of a cranberry bog in the heart of fall. Until I visited Ocean Spray, I had no idea how cranberries grew. Like most people, I only knew them from Thanksgiving feasts and juice labels. But standing there, camera in hand, surrounded by a sea of crimson berries floating against golden autumn reflections—I was captivated.

The headman, our guide, led us through the process, and I documented each step, framing the story through my lens. Unlike typical crops, cranberries grow on low-lying shrubs in sunken bogs. When they ripen, the bogs are flooded, turning them into a painter’s palette of deep reds and fiery oranges. The real magic happens next: because cranberries have tiny air pockets inside, they float effortlessly to the surface. Still attached to the vines, they are gently separated by a rotating water wheel on a tractor, creating mesmerizing ripples of red across the water. Once freed, they are corralled together in a rich, swirling mass before being vacuumed up and sent to the processing plant.

Everywhere I turned, there was a new composition waiting to be captured—the contrast of bright berries against blue skies, workers wading knee-deep in the harvest, and the reflection of golden trees shimmering in the water. It was a photographer’s dream, a fleeting masterpiece of nature and tradition.
And of course, what’s a cranberry harvest without a taste test? Here’s a simple mix to elevate your Thanksgiving table: blend cranberry sauce with orange and raspberry marmalade for a burst of sweet-tart flavor that pairs beautifully with turkey.
If you want to see the beauty of the cranberry harvest through my lens, check out https://lnkd.in/gZbmCjyg.
Sometimes, the best way to appreciate the food on our table is to see where it all begins.

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