AS I TRAVEL THE BACK ROADS, an ancient tree, a lonely road, a vista or a dramatic cloud formation catches my eye and becomes a part of my collection of negatives, slides and digital images. Back in the studio, an image might be simplified as a study for a painting or enhanced for a fine art photograph. I rarely do limited edition/custom framed Images these days as I never print large numbers of any of my images. I tend to work in series and have moved on to a new series. Work currently in the studio or Wild Hearts Gallery changes often, so inquire. Representative images are in the gallery at the bottom of this page.
Headin' Down the Road to Santa Fe
An approaching storm had the light dancing on the mesas and across the desert floor. This classic pickup was heading down the road from Christ in the Desert Monastery past Ghost Ranch ... hoping to beat the rain into Santa Fe. Maybe he was going to an exhibition opening; after all, it was Friday.
Limited edition archival pigmernted ink print on
Arches watercolor paper with deckle edges showing
Limited edition archival pigmernted ink print on
Arches watercolor paper with deckle edges showing
Point of No Return
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This is literally the “point of no return” at Great Sand Dunes National Monument - the road from here over Medano Pass often disappears in drifting sand. The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece of the park in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra.
Limited edition archival pigmernted ink print on Arches watercolor paper with deckle edges showing |
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Manzanas de Placitas
Working orchards still exist in Placitas, deep in the heart of the historic settlement, when we are blessed with enough snow to feed the springs that feed the acequias. This scene was discovered, not staged, and reflects the attachment to the land many traditional families value. The soil, the water and cold autumn nights produce some of the best apples available.
Limited edition archival pigmernted ink print on
Arches watercolor paper with deckle edges showing.
Limited edition archival pigmernted ink print on
Arches watercolor paper with deckle edges showing.
Abandoned
The abandoned hotel/bar/dance hall and free-range horse in Guadalupe, New Mexico are perfect subjects for someone who finds beauty in what most of the world has left behind. There are several small settlements in this area dating back to when the Rio Puerco was prime sheep grazing country, each typically settled by folks who were all kin to one another.
Limited edition archival pigmented ink print on Arches watercolor paper with the deckle edges showing.
Limited edition archival pigmented ink print on Arches watercolor paper with the deckle edges showing.
