Before The Storm On Convict Lake
This fine art black-and-white photograph captures a fleeting yet powerful moment on Convict Lake in the Eastern Sierra during springtime. A single fishing boat floats in still water, dwarfed by the massive, glacially-carved granite peaks and threatened by a brewing storm to the west. Taken on a Mamiya 645 medium format camera using Ilford HP5+ film, the image emphasizes contrast and depth—light falling on the steep mountain face while clouds coil like smoke above. The photograph speaks to solitude in the face of nature’s scale and unpredictability, evoking both serenity and suspense in one frame.
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.
DPReview Editors’ Challenge, July 2025
Placed in Top 25% for “Before the Storm on Convict Lake”
My black and white landscape photograph Before the Storm on Convict Lake earned 56th place out of 238 entries in the July Editors’ Challenge hosted by DPReview. As a globally respected authority on photography gear and technique, DPReview’s editorial recognition underscores the image’s strong compositional and tonal qualities. The placement reflects competitive peer-reviewed merit within a large and skilled field of photographers.
Limited edition of 25 prints, signed and numbered by the artist.
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