The Story Behind Every Photograph
The Story Behind Every Photograph…July, 2025
Along the theme of last month's story, a return to Canyon de Chelly just this past June 22nd would required a refresher on the potential of the area. This image is of Antelope House Ruin was made from one of my two visits back in the 1990s. There is only one "public" access to the lower canyon, all other access requires a Navajo guide. So, this image was made from an overlook appropriately titled Antelope House Overlook. Strangely enough I don't recall which visit or the specifics of a...
The Story Behind Every Photograph…June, 2025
Many times the monthly Story Behind has a two fold purpose, this month's Story is no different. Come mid-June VicMom and I will drive back to Yellowstone and this year Grand Teton National Parks to join up with both of our sons and 3 of 5 grandchildren. An AirBnB close to West Yellowstone will serve as a base for 10 days to access both parks sure to yield future Stories Behind. Prior to a June 25th meet-up we will stop along the way at areas of interest. So this month's image and back...
The Story Behind Every Photograph…May, 2025
As thoughts of transitioning to a different camera format and leaving film behind I actually made a checklist of Pros & Cons. Several things stood out on the pros list to make a change. #1, the transition to a smaller and lighter camera opened up new genres of photography resulting in new interests. #2, The mystery and challenge of a new learning curve was a real interest. #3, Traveling to far off places would now be a real possibility as age becomes a consideration. Lastly, and a...
The Story Behind Every Photograph…April, 2025
Moonscape Overlook, UT This is the 100th Story Behind Every Photograph I have written and shared, dating back to their inception in January 2017. I wanted to make this particular story as interesting for the reader, and as rewarding for me personally as possible. Moonscape Overlook and the story surrounding the opening image accomplishes all of those goals. Utah for me will always have the most interesting and bizarre landscapes. The landscape in Utah changes dramatically in only a few...