Still : The Art of Noticing

Still: The Art of Noticing
By Mary Jo Hoffman

Still: The Art of Noticing is a contemplative and visually stunning collection that invites readers to rediscover the beauty of the natural world through quiet observation. Created by artist and former aeronautical engineer Mary Jo Hoffman, the book is the result of a daily practice of photographing organic objects—leaves, feathers, seed pods, stones—each carefully arranged and captured with intention.

Spanning more than a decade, the book features 275 of Hoffman’s most striking images. Each composition is presented against a simple white background, allowing the subtle textures, shapes, and patterns of nature to take center stage.

Accompanying the images are six reflective essays in which Hoffman shares her personal journey and the creative insights gained from committing to a daily ritual of slowing down and paying attention.

Still is both a visual meditation and a powerful reminder that extraordinary beauty can be found in the most ordinary things—if we take the time to notice.