Returning to Earth
Bozeman, Montana
2021

Fallen aspen leaves on a well-trod trail are quickly being pushed into the ground by passing feet and bicycles, hastening the process of decomposition. “You are dust and to dust you will return.”

All the Leaves Are Brown #2
Bozeman, Montana
2021

They were bright yellow not long ago–cue the Mamas and the Papas.

The Hard Reality
Bozeman, Montana
2021

Whenever I see tipis in the summer it always seems like it would be fun to live in one for a while. We had a friend who did just that for a summer outside of Bozeman, and except for a few things like the skunk that kept coming inside at night for a visit, she seemed to really enjoy it. Such things make one romanticize about the life of Native American tribes who lived in them full time. But I think actually spending a winter in a tipi in Montana would quickly disabuse me of any such romantic thoughts. The tipis in this photo were set up for a week just down the street from our house in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While book-ended by lovely fall weather, that week happened to coincide with a cold snap accompanied by almost a foot of snow. The tent flaps were frozen stiff, as I would have been–even with a fire I think– if I’d camped in one.

Thinking of Winter
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
2021

I’m not an expert on the timing of such things but this is the time of year when it seems the bison in Yellowstone are gathering in larger herds than you generally see in the summer and are beginning to head towards their winter range.

Watchpost
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
2021

Two Chairs
Bozeman, Montana
2021

These two chairs by our front door look inviting in the morning light. But bring a cushion or blanket if you want to sit a while–they’re made of metal and will really communicate the chill of the day otherwise.

Views From the Pond #25
Bozeman, Montana
2021

Fallen leaves are taking over the pond’s surface.

The Party’s Over
Bozeman, Montana
2021

Seen in the neighborhood.

I’m a little late with this announcement as it’s been up for a while now. But it’s still there through the end of this month. This is my second solo exhibition at the Holter, a great museum with a great staff and a very engaged community of supporters. This exhibit is a MAGDA traveling exhibition (Montana Art Gallery Directors Association) and was sponsored by SLAM of Bozeman (Support Local Artists and Musicians). Click here for more information on the exhibit.

Views From the Pond #24
Bozeman, Montana
2021

Some early morning light highlights some of the color around the pond that survived the snowstorm we had. Since this photo was taken, we had a day of up to 60mph wind gusts which pushed even more of the color to the pond and surrounding ground.