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Racing Confusion
Gray Mountain, Arizona
2022

Just above this figure, in large black letters, it says “No to Racism.” That left me confused as to the relevance of this drawing, although the words and drawing did kind of look like they had been placed there at the same time by the same person. Perhaps in this case it was the rat race they were referring to.

Canyon Olympics
Flagstaff, Arizona
2022

I was standing at an overlook at the Grand Canyon many years ago when an “old” guy (probably younger than I am now) came up, took a look and turned to his wife and said “Looks like a great place to throw old razor blades.” No, no it’s not. Nor is it a place for discus throws, no matter how artistically they are thrown.

While we’re headed to Arizona again this winter, this photo was taken on our return from there in March of this year.

The Take-Down
Bozeman, Montana
2022

I’ve been sitting on this one for a long time, thinking it needs something else, something different. That something never came to me so I decided to call it finished (for now). Comprised of several images from China and one from Washington, D.C.

Bison Trio
Bozeman, Montana
2022

Strangely enough, this image came out of messing around trying to come up with different ideas for yesterday’s composite image. I end up in a lot of dead ends working on details for the more complicated composite images I do. Once in a while though, that dead end actually contains a door to another composition all together.

Escape Pod #2
Bozeman, Montana
2022

Another look at an imaginary, off-beat, dystopian world. Things did not start out this way, but I think the lurking effects of climate change are driving the design of my composite images more and more these days.

Well-Lit Patina
Bighorn Canyon, Montana
2022

A shot of sunshine really highlighted the patina and texture on this old door.

That Old Rugged Clothesline Pole
Bighorn Canyon, Montana
2022

Having mostly eschewed religious practice for some decades now, it’s amazing how certain symbols continue to affect my perception of the world.

The Best Kind of Invitation
Bighorn Canyon, Montana
2022

A sturdy footbridge decorated in scattered fall leaves and lit by dappled sunlight. What could be more inviting, regardless of what was on the other side?

A Worn Welcome
Bighorn Canyon, Montana
2022

A rickety, weathered gate and a leaf-littered road still seem to offer an comforting invitation to visit the historic Lockhart Ranch. (Yep, yet another punny image title.)

Bare B&B
Bighorn Canyon, Montana
2022

Don’t expect much from the breakfast offerings either.