Traces of Life No. 2
The marvel of life thriving in the unforgiving terrain of Death Valley National Park never fails to astound me. While it may appear desolate at first glance, a closer look reveals a bustling ecosystem teeming with vitality. "Traces of Life" is a project born out of my growing appreciation for discovering life in unexpected places, a journey that began in 2022.
Captured during my annual winter pilgrimage to Death Valley in February 2023, this photograph encapsulates a moment of revelation. As I traversed a vast sand dune in one of my favorite corners of the park, I stumbled upon the intricate imprints of a kit fox and a kangaroo rat etched in the sand. The harsh midday sun cast sharp shadows, accentuating the contrast between the delicate tracks and the textured terrain.
Contemplating the scene, I found myself pondering the age-old question: who ventured here first? Did the kangaroo rat scamper through the sands, only to be pursued by the kit fox in search of a meal? Or did the cunning fox blaze the trail, leaving the rat to cautiously emerge once the coast was clear? The desert landscape, with its tales of survival and predation, never ceases to captivate my imagination.
With each return visit, I deepen my connection to this extraordinary environment, honing my ability to perceive its subtle wonders. As I eagerly await my next journey to Death Valley, I anticipate the opportunity to delve further into its mysteries and unveil its hidden treasures.
I hope you enjoy this image as much as I did creating it.
The Prints
All images are printed on museum quality, archival paper with archival inks to ensure the longevity of the artwork.
Editions
All of my images are limited editions of 100 prints which includes all sizes and mediums. After the series has expired no further prints will be made of that image.
Options
I provide several options for purchasing my prints, either as a Print only, Ready to Frame Matted Prints, Framed Prints which include a three inch mat or Trulife Acrylic Facemount Prints. All prints will have a half inch border around the image (except Acrylic) and are hand signed in the lower right corner with the number of the print on the lower left corner. Each print will include a Certificate of Authenticity and a short story behind the image.
Print Only Sizes (no mat or frame included)
8”x10”, 11”x14”, 13”x19”, 16”x20”, 24”x30”, 36”x45”, 40”x50”. If you would like a larger print than what is available here please contact me and I would be happy to provide that for you. I use a local San Diego printer to produce my larger prints and specialty products.
Ready to Frame Matted Print Sizes (Frame Not Included)
Mat sizes: 11”x14”, 12”x16”, 16”x20”, 18”x24”. My Ready To Frame prints are matted prints that are sized to fit in standard frames that can be purchased at most any home decorating stores, no custom size framing necessary.
My ready to frame matted prints are just as they sound, each print comes matted and ready to frame in any standard sized frame of your choosing. The Mat Size will be the frame size required and are standard sizes allowing you to purchase a wide variety of frame from any art, framing or home goods store. I size all matted prints prints to fit standard frames so no need to worry about custom framing.
Framed Prints
Framed prints are mounted with a natural mat, black frame and finished with Acrylite with UV and Non-Glare filters. Please contact me for custom sizing and framing options. Please allow 2-4 weeks for production of framed prints.
Acrylic Facemount Prints
Trulife Acrylic Facemount prints offers a sleek modern look to your artwork. Trulife is a crystal clear, scratch resistant and non-reflective acrylic glass that allows the detail of the artwork to shine through. The pice is mounted with a float backing on the back side creating a ready to hang piece of art work for your home or office. For a more traditional feel and float frame can be mounted to any Trulife Acrylic print.
Notes
Watermarks will not be included on final prints.
Please note that colors you see on your monitor may differ slightly from those of the print due to variations in monitor and screen settings and calibration.
Prints may differ slightly to image displayed due to cropping. Matted prints size will be adjusted to allow for a half inch border between the edge of the image and the edge of the mat.
Items will be shipped in a rigged mailer or tube depending on the size to ensure safe delivery to your location.
