We have all probably seen glimpses of our internal monsters, be it socially, societally or just in our dreams and imagination.

There are varying levels of monsters, obviously they have a bad rap in most societies, but in a different light, monsters can reveal our hidden desires that need to be curtailed or at least monitored. And if done so successfully, can help us realize our true selves.

Composited image created by merging two digital monochrome photographs, using Photoshop’s native auto-blend tool. No A.I.

Created from two images, Clear Creek on a foggy morning, and a Selfie on a cold winter day near the Cedar River, both in Eastern Iowa.