One of the controversies of becoming a photographer is realizing that a single photo can speak volumes, raise questions and stir discussion/debate. Upon a recent adventure to Wyoming, we arrived in Casper to discover this silent, yet stirring display relating to abortion, which was on the private property of the local catholic church. The message was concise and to the point. Whatever your opinion towards this delicate topic, the responsibility of the photographer is to step outside his/her own opinion, and capture the passion of the subject. Whether pro-life or pro-abortion, the camera lens sees only the reflection of events at hand. While my wife and I were emotionally moved by this gracious and powerful scene; we were pleased by the sight for freedom of speech and how it is respected in a small cowboy town. The question begs for an answer - How long would this silent protest last in your town before someone marred the message?
A recent trip provided an opportunity to capture the great, wide Wyoming in all its stark beauty. Black and white depicts the depth, rage and power of the storm clouds as they hover upon the barren mesas. Nature's epic majesty gives birth with the simplicity of black and white. Where once Indians, deer, buffalo and cowboy heroes danced across these barren plains, bringing life and fireside stories - now extinct western dreams take shape with the echoes of all things past. Look closely, as the storm clouds reflect the passionate tales of the old west. The dance begins again.
A recent road trip discovered a path less taken. Wyoming. Banishing thoughts of interstates and major thoroughfares, we found ourselves on a small county road that ran the length of Seminoe Reservoir, to the small town on Alcova. Then heading east to the City of Casper, we spent the night before heading south towards Douglas, WY, voted one of the top 100 small towns in America. Adventure abounds.
