Darkling shadows intertwine
With the sprinklings of the moon
Every night paints a new design
That smooths across like puddled wine
Evaporating just as soon
With pallette of rainbowed hue
The sun splashes the eastern sky
Painting over the shadow's blue
Which however remains in view
Absorbing the more brilliant dye.
- Luann Pfost
I did not know anything about 29 Palms when Deb and Leah announced that it would be the location for their workshop, and I'm thankful that I had no expectations for this tiny town that sits on the edge of the Joshua Tree National Park, because it is such an odd and perfectly magical place.... and I think that my childhood connection to the deserts of New Mexico carved out a sweet spot for this kind of harsh, rocky and dramatic beauty.
I do want to share and write more about the workshop itself once I've had some more time to process everything knocking around in my head and heart, but I will say that the experience of this trip has been life changing and I just feel so grateful. Until then, I hope that this provides a flavor of my surroundings in 29 Palms.
With the sprinklings of the moon
Every night paints a new design
That smooths across like puddled wine
Evaporating just as soon
With pallette of rainbowed hue
The sun splashes the eastern sky
Painting over the shadow's blue
Which however remains in view
Absorbing the more brilliant dye.
- Luann Pfost
I did not know anything about 29 Palms when Deb and Leah announced that it would be the location for their workshop, and I'm thankful that I had no expectations for this tiny town that sits on the edge of the Joshua Tree National Park, because it is such an odd and perfectly magical place.... and I think that my childhood connection to the deserts of New Mexico carved out a sweet spot for this kind of harsh, rocky and dramatic beauty.
I do want to share and write more about the workshop itself once I've had some more time to process everything knocking around in my head and heart, but I will say that the experience of this trip has been life changing and I just feel so grateful. Until then, I hope that this provides a flavor of my surroundings in 29 Palms.
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Beautiful!!!
(03.16.10 @ 04:01 PM)I can't wait to hear all about your experience! And I really I hope to see you SOON!!!!!!
Beautiful!!!
(03.16.10 @ 04:01 PM)I can't wait to hear all about your experience! And I really I hope to see you SOON!!!!!!
i adore these...
makes me extra sad that i only took a few pictures.
i agree...life changing....
(03.16.10 @ 05:17 PM)These are amazing! I love the first one! It has such great depth and clarity!
(03.16.10 @ 05:56 PM)You are truly so talented - your images are amazing - the light beauty- your eye for capturing things others don't see is truly amazing. I too had a magical time - it was life changing. I can't wait to see more of your work.
(03.16.10 @ 08:36 PM)You are truly so talented - your images are amazing - the light beauty- your eye for capturing things others don't see is truly amazing. I too had a magical time - it was life changing. I can't wait to see more of your work.
(03.16.10 @ 08:37 PM)You are truly so talented - your images are amazing - the light beauty- your eye for capturing things others don't see is truly amazing. I too had a magical time - it was life changing. I can't wait to see more of your work.
(03.16.10 @ 08:42 PM)ohmygawd.
(03.17.10 @ 12:02 AM)wow wow wow wow! these images make me long for this place!!!
(03.17.10 @ 07:13 AM)What beautiful photos of a beautiful place! You really captured 29Palms perfectly and make me wish I had taken some while there....
(03.19.10 @ 01:36 AM)amy your words are so sweet and the photos are again, amazing!! you are such a talented photographer and i am certain you are going to go so far. i loved meeting you and am so glad i got to know you, even just a little bit, over our weekend together. xxoo
(03.23.10 @ 02:22 AM)A-mazing photos Amy! It was so wonderful to meet you at the retreat. It looks as if you've been busy shooting since the retreat too. Beautiful work! And how did I miss the art gallery?! Darn it!
(03.26.10 @ 02:04 AM)