The Eye of Alabama Hills Limited Edition and forgotten tools remain scattered

and forgotten tools remain scattered across the landscape

and human presence long before photography ever found it

If someone asked me to describe Big Bend in a single scene

the Rio Grande traces the canyon floor

all visible features appear as photographed

The Eye of Alabama Hills Limited Edition and forgotten tools remain scatteredAlabama Hills, California This photograph was made at the Eye of Alabama Hills arch, one of my favorite compositions anywhere in the West. What makes this scene special to me is how naturally it comes together. The cactus in the foreground aligns almost perfectly with the opening in the rock behind it, without forcing the frame or searching for an angle that isnt there. Moments like this are rare. When they happen, it feels less like creating and more