The fall always makes me feel a bit nostalgic for one of my favorite places in the world, the Tobacco Roots.
In 1999, I used to live in a small cabin on a ranch outside of Three Forks just a short walk to the Jefferson River. It was here that I solidified my love for Pony and the whole Tobacco Root Range. One of my first stitched film shots, was taken just outside Pony. A simple black and white print that i gave as a gift to the new owners of the Potosi Hot Springs Lodge.
Every day after work, and every single weekend I drove, hiked and rode all over that area...from Harrison to the South Boulder - Mammoth to Whitehall, to Silver Star to Sheridan. Exploring gold mines, peaks, creeks, high alpine lakes, soaking in hot springs, and even early season hiking and skiing the Bell Lake Cirque. Years later, I took a girl I was dating (now my wife) to camp out at Lost Cabin Lake to share the love I had for this place. Now long ago, I spread the ashes of my best friend in Hollowtop Lake, and have even told my wife that when it is my time, I wish for the same.
They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder, and I have been away for too long, but can always go back by perusing the old photos. Hope to see you soon T-Roots!
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A gift from the past...
December 23, 2024
A gift from the past...New print release!
Was just going through some of my older files to get a large print made for a client of "Fairy Lake" from 2006. While digging through the files, I found a little Christmas present to myself....a hidden folder of some images I had completely forgot about! It included this panorama of one of my favorite places in the Northern Bridgers, the "Flathead Pass Ranger Station".
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!!
"Flathead Pass Ranger Station"
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Christmas order deadlines:
December 04, 2024
LOCAL ORDERS & PICKUPS:
-Local orders can be placed and picked up through Dec. 23rd.
I will be closed from Dec. 24th through January 6th.
IN STOCK FRAMED PRINTS and BOOKS:
In stock framed prints will can be shipped out in 1-2 days from order date, and will ship up to Dec. 17th or 18th depending on location. Local orders can be placed and picked up through Dec. 23rd.
NEW FRAMED PRINT ORDERS:
All new framed print production orders must be in by December 5th to ensure delivery by Christmas. (orders may still be placed, but may not arrive in time) For orders that will not arrive by Christmas, I will send you a 8.5x11 pdf printout with a sample of the photo to give as a gift before the print arrives. (see below sample)
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Book reading at the Spokane Library, and a few new signed books are now available!
November 08, 2024
Earlier this summer I did one last book reading and signing at the Spokane Public Library with Shann to promote our collaborative award winning book "Montana Panoramic - Transparent in the Backlight". Thank you to all those who came out!
From that event, Shann and I both signed 14 books to offer as fund raising donations and for our best supporters. I now have 8 of those double signed books available for purchase now until out of stock.
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Only a few custom signed books by both of us remain...Get yours here!
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