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David H. Gibson
Sunrise, August 24, 2008, 7:17 AM, Eagle Nest Lake, New Mexico
2008

Name: Sunrise, August 24, 2008, 7:17 AM, Eagle Nest Lake, New Mexico
Brand: David H. Gibson
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Reflections on Eagle Nest Lake "My first trip to Eagle Nest Lake was over 30 years ago. I was captivated by mists rising over the lake and flowing along the floor of the valley. With a background in theater, the unfolding light events immediately commanded my attention. The first photographs were made and I was hooked on Eagle Nest Lake and the opportunities it presented for photography. It has become my custom during an annual August visit to Taos, to begin the day with a drive to Eagle Nest Lake through Taos Canyon and over the pass descending into Moreno Valley. The first glimpse of the valley through the trees reveals the atmospheric conditions for the morning. The valley is 8,300 feet above sea level. This high elevation produces crisp cool mornings with mists often filling the valley. Early on I had no idea that I would be committed to this ethereal place for such a long time. During those first visits, cattle were grazing around the lake and the owners of a ranching operation had allowed lake access for fishermen. I learned later that the lake was formed by a dam built by two ranchers in the early 20th century to impound water of the Cimarron River for irrigation. This created a two thousand acre lake named for the eagles nesting in the area. The lake was stocked and fishermen arrived. The Eagle Nest community evolved and a few years ago New Mexico acquired the lake and surrounding land to form a new state park. It is unusual for me to be drawn to a place with so much surrounding development. But, here the morning mists radically change the sense of place and create their own magic. The unpredictability of sunrise events at Eagle Nest Lake keeps drawing me back. Over time conditions change and the water level in the lake rises and falls in conjunction with prolonged droughts or heavy snow melt. Plants in the surrounding fields respond to these conditions. Some years, the mornings have been too warm for the mists to form. It is always a surprise and a gift to be at Eagle Nest Lake before dawn to see what is presented. This photographic series reflects and distills this involvement over time." - David H. Gibson Paper size is 44 x 17 inches. Edition of 25.

Creator:

David H. Gibson (1939, American)

Creation Year:

2008

Dimensions:

Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Medium:

Archival Pigment

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

21st Century