Chama Depot 1 Wood Print

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This is a photo of the Chama train station after nightfall. Chama is the home of the Cumbres/Toltec Narrow Gauge Steam Train. One of the neat things about shooting at night here is the darkness of the skies. Without even trying, I captured many stars in the background.

My personal connection with art started as a child living on a farm along historic Route 66 and the Canadian River. My mother had art talent as well, but like me, she never had any training. It wasn't until after her death that we discovered some drawings of hers from middle school. So I owe her for my interest in many forms of art. Living on the farm adjacent to the Canadian gave her the chance to teach us all about nature and the wonders to be found in the woodlands and streams. I grew to appreciate and care for all living things and that ultimately led me to photography. My first camera was an old Kodak box camera using 620 film. Our first family trip farther than Oklahoma City was to Montana when I was about 14 years old. I shot...