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first in a series of personal odysseys that explore sacred earth sites. A joint project by photographer Scott Angus and Emily Sopensky.

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C o n v e r s a t i o n s w i t h t h e A r t i s t<br />

I was in Nevada, on my way to Palm Springs, California. Mesmerized by the highway,<br />

I pulled over to stretch my legs. It wasn't until I opened the car door and looked at<br />

my surroundings that I realized what an intriguing place it was to stop. To this day,<br />

I’m not sure where I stopped. The form of the rocks and the outline what looks to be<br />

a Native American warrior literally stopped me in my tracks. Already steeped in the<br />

traditions of sacred folklore that came from rock formations throughout the southwest,<br />

I was strongly drawn to get a picture of this. The framing of the figures in the<br />

center while the curvature of the horse intrigued me. It looks like a warrior leading<br />

a war party.<br />

The cream colors dominate. The dark underparts of the rock accentuate the flesh<br />

areas of the warrior.<br />

With the black-and-white, the warrior’s headdress is significant. In fact, the blackin-white<br />

is more persuasive than the color photograph.<br />

I would crop tighter on the warrior rock formation. This reminds me that there<br />

are many decisions to be made of which the observer is unaware.<br />

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