The Bones of the Earth
This project was conceived as a photographic study of geological permanence and the raw, exposed architecture of our planet. These barren formations—mountain peaks, canyon walls, and monolithic stones—are often viewed simply as static backdrops to the human experience, yet they represent the foundational skeleton of our environment. My objective is to document the "deep time" narrative of these landscapes—from the grand, tectonic sweep of a mountain range to the intricate, weathered textures of stone stripped bare by the elements. By treating the geology as a subject of portraiture rather than just scenery, I aim to translate the stoic silence of the stone into a visual language that underscores its enduring power and ancient history.
My methodology is defined by a commitment to physical access and deliberate observation. While I utilize a vehicle to reach the trailheads, the substantive portion of this work is conducted by foot, requiring the traversal of rugged, often near vertical terrain where machinery cannot reach. To capture the true scale of these formations, I am equipped with a specialized optical range. I utilize wide-angle lenses, such as the 10-18mm, to contextualize the massive formations within the sky and horizon, while relying heavily on super-telephoto optics up to 600mm. This long-range capability allows me to compress the perspective and isolate specific geological details—cracks, fissures, and erosion patterns—effectively collapsing vast distances to reveal the intimate textures that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye.
Ultimately, this collection functions as more than a gallery of landscape photography; it is a visual archive intended to provoke a meditation on time and stability. In an era defined by rapid human change, these images serve as evidence of the slow, immutable forces that shaped our world long before we arrived. By highlighting the stark beauty of the exposed rock and its resistance to the elements, I hope to shift the viewer’s perspective from a fleeting glance to a deep recognition of the earth’s age. The goal of "The Bones of the Earth" is to demonstrate that these formations are not merely lifeless stone, but the critical, enduring framework upon which all other life is built.
