Sierra Crescendo

This award-winning image was captured while hiking deep in the backcountry of the Eastern Sierra during peak fall colors season. Just after sunrise, the landscape was momentarily divided by light — a meadow in shadow, a glowing stand of aspen, and a granite mountain bathed in gold beneath breaking clouds. I was able to capture a pronounced contrast between three different landscapes in the same scene, perfect for black and white. I was hypnotized momentarily to contemplate how this amazing scene could be available to me, and I then realized this is for everyone using my lens.

I release limited edition California fine art prints in small runs of 25. "Sierra Crescendo" is available either in Collector's Print (Unframed) on Hannemühle fine art paper, or in Museum Framed Edition on Hannemühle fine art paper, under Acrylic glass and framed with mounting hardware installed. Each will be produced by WhiteWall (Germany), one of the most respected art labs in the world. A Certificate of Authenticity indicating the print number within the edition, and signed by the Artist, will be provided to each collector.

HONORS

I am honored that five of my images—Before the Storm on Convict Lake, Sierra Crescendo, Solitude in the Valley, Storm on the Pass, and Volcanic Expression—were chosen for publication September 2025 in Collect Art’s 77th special edition magazine “B&W Photography.” This recognition highlights the power of black-and-white to reveal timeless textures, contrasts, and moods within the Sierra landscapes. The feature also includes my biography and interview, offering readers insight into the creative process behind these works.

“Sierra Crescendo” received international recognition in a landscape photography competition August 18, 2025, hosted by PhotoCrowd in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK. Out of 100 finalists, the image placed 13th overall in participant voting, and was awarded 4th place by expert judges, marking it as one of the standout works in the field. This honor highlights
the dramatic power and artistry of the Sierra landscape as captured in fine art black and white.”

Art Limited Feature, Paris, France — July 2025 Selected Artist Feature for “Sierra Crescendo”Sierra Crescendo was chosen for feature by Art Limited for its masterful portrayal of light and structure at high elevation. This image captures the energy and subtle elegance of the Eastern Sierra in autumn, showcasing my use of medium format film and natural contrast. Its selection speaks to the balance of technical precision and artistic vision celebrated by the international Art Limited community.