Imagine standing on top of a mountain. From this vantage point, we can see picturesque valleys and majestic ridges below, and streams wind their way downhill. If a drop of rain falls somewhere on this ...

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Landscape photography is all about trying to capture a scene in such a way that the awe we feel while looking at it in person is also felt by anyone who sees the image. To do this, many landscape ...

2025 has been my year of high-altitude art. This summer I went to New Mexico for the relaunch of the Site Santa Fe International, then to Colorado for the Aspen Art Museum’s inaugural AIR Festival.