The July print of the month was taken in early June at an ancient Pueblo ruin known as House on Fire Ruin. At the right time of day, reflected light off the opposite canyon walls gives a warm glow to the sandstone above the pueblo.

"Hopis don't see ruins as being abandoned, because the spiritual people still reside there," 

Leigh Kuwanwisiwma

ISSUE 22 - July 2023 

For 2023 I will be giving away one framed 20"x30" print of the winner's choice to be announced in the December 2023 newsletter.  You must open at least one article or view a virtual show to be eligible. Postage is in included for U.S addresses.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• PRINT OF THE MONTH
• REFLECTED LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY
• BLOG - GRAFFITI VANDALS IN THE WILDERNESS
• WORKSHOPS
• JULY TRAVELS

Landscape photographers both love and dread summers in the Southwest. Warm afternoons and airflow from the south bring monsoon clouds and potential lightning captures. But that same heat can threaten one with dehydration and the light can create deep shadows and dynamic ranges that are challenging. Summer nights can have clear skies with the opportunities to capture a dramatic Milky Way behind a subtly lit foreground. But that can mean a lack of sleep and the requisite mid-day nap.  READ THE ARTICLE...

As a kid I remember admiring initials carved into birch trees. RW + AM. It usually meant no more than romance had been in the air. Now, I see the situation differently. Even though the trees would eventually rot into the ground, most of those deeply carved letters will remain for a lifetime. As far as I know, there were no laws against carving initials into trees back then. READ MORE...

HOUSE ON FIRE RUIN

If you like this print, be sure to look at the other prints in the same gallery that go well with it.

All archival prints are limited edition. That means I can only sell 30 archival prints no matter the size! Because of this, I have limited sales of those prints to a total of 10. Order early if you want one! Smaller standard prints are open edition. Use discount code BOOM0723 for this pricing. Click on the image above to order.

20x27 Signed and Numbered Archival Luster Print, rolled for framing $225, Photoboomers price $180 includes postage!

12X16 Signed and Numbered Archival print, Regular $115. Photoboomers price $92.00 includes free 18x24 mat and postage!

10x13.55 Signed and Numbered Archival print, Regular $95. Photoboomers price $76.00 includes free 16x20 mat and postage!

8X12 Standard Print, Regular $60 Photoboomers price $48.00 includes free 12x16 mat and postage!

Order from the website or contact me to order.

Do you have a wall that needs a large print? Send me a photo of the wall and I can show some samples on your own walls...similar to the one above. Call me for more info at 714-292-5238.

Pricing includes delivery in the U.S.

Caddo Lake Workshop Update - This fantastic workshop includes solo kayaking, canoeing and some thrilling boat trips. One spot remains for October 29-Nov 3 and two spots are open for November 8-13. Each workshop is all expenses paid (except airfare) and is for four participants, so you will receive plenty of attention and come away with some amazing images. 

Private Workshops and Guiding - for one to three persons. Contact me about getting you oto fantastic shots. Post-processing included if desired.

July travels 

We are catching up on delivering prints and preparing for the Fine Arts Show on August 5 and 6 in downtown Prescott. Of course, if the monsoons start we will be out on short trips to catch some great Southwest skies.