Paterson II explores a contemplative visual approach to urban and natural landscapes, focusing on stillness and detail. The photographic strategy involves capturing scenes with a meditative quality, inviting close observation of texture, light, and form within the environment.

The themes center on the intersection of human-made and organic elements, with an emphasis on subtle shifts in atmosphere and the quiet presence found in everyday locations. The mood conveyed is one of calm reflection and thoughtful engagement with place.

The book is a 128-page volume published in 2006, offering a concentrated selection of images that underscore the deliberate and restrained aesthetic of the series.