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Gavin McChesney

Gavin McChesney / Fine Art / Photography / High Country Lake

$ 6500

"High Country Lake was made at Pinecrest Lake, one of my favorite places to camp with my kids. It’s a challenging scene to photograph, and it forces you to decide what to keep in the frame and what to leave out. What’s unusual about this image is the water level: late in the year the lake had dropped lower than normal, exposing rocks that are usually hidden beneath the surface. Behind the shoreline, the headwaters tuck back into the hills toward a place called Cleo’s Bath. The real challenge was waiting for the morning light to hit the rocks just right, so that clear, directional light and shadow separated one side of the scene from the other and gave the image its sense of perspective." ~ Gavin McChesney

Gavin McChesney is drawn to the severity of line, contrast, and structure. Photojournalism taught him to look for relationships and moments, rather than simply beautiful subjects. That instinct still shapes the way he photographs the natural world. 

Note, framing options coming soon! Pending availability, there may be a 1-2 week delay to complete custom framing or custom printing of unframed photographs.
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"The landscape can be beautiful without being gentle. That tension is what keeps bringing me back." ~ Gavin McChesney
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Black and white landscape photograph of Pinecrest Lake, a rocky lake shore with tall pine trees, large boulders, and misty mountains in the background.
Gavin McChesney

Gavin McChesney / Fine Art / Photography / High Country Lake

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"High Country Lake was made at Pinecrest Lake, one of my favorite places to camp with my kids. It’s a challenging scene to photograph, and it forces you to decide what to keep in the frame and what to leave out. What’s unusual about this image is the water level: late in the year the lake had dropped lower than normal, exposing rocks that are usually hidden beneath the surface. Behind the shoreline, the headwaters tuck back into the hills toward a place called Cleo’s Bath. The real challenge was waiting for the morning light to hit the rocks just right, so that clear, directional light and shadow separated one side of the scene from the other and gave the image its sense of perspective." ~ Gavin McChesney

Gavin McChesney is drawn to the severity of line, contrast, and structure. Photojournalism taught him to look for relationships and moments, rather than simply beautiful subjects. That instinct still shapes the way he photographs the natural world. 

Note, framing options coming soon! Pending availability, there may be a 1-2 week delay to complete custom framing or custom printing of unframed photographs.

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