Monument Valley, Utah 2015

This image was made just after sunrise on the same unforgettable morning that began in the dark, hiking through sand and brush in Navajo country—guided only by starlight, a local elder, and a warning to watch for rattlesnakes. When our guide suddenly stopped, raised his hand, and said simply, “Rattlesnake,” the weight of where we were—and who we were with—sank in deeply.

By the time we reached this viewpoint, the sun was just cresting the horizon. I stood in awe as soft light began to reveal the land’s contours: the rippled sand in the foreground, the brush just catching the light, and the towering spire rising like a sentinel in the stillness. I chose to render this scene in monochrome to emphasize the form, shadow, and reverence I felt standing there. It was a sacred moment—a quiet unfolding of light on ancient ground. This image, to me, is about resilience, presence, and the honor of being allowed to witness it.

Archival fine art pigment print on museum-quality Hahnemühle or Moab fine art cotton rag paper. 

Signed and editioned recto; signed, titled, dated verso. Limited edition prints include a certificate of authenticity.

All sizes are print only, no frame or mat included unless noted.