Sunrise, Eagle Nest Lake, New Mexico Statement

My initial discovery of Eagle Nest Lake began on a misty morning in the fall of 1989. I have returned annually to Eagle Nest Lake to photograph the constantly changing lake dynamics. The early morning fog has a profound visual effect on the lake, valley and surrounding mountains. I was struck by the way the sun burned through the fog, was reflected in the water and illuminated the plants along the shoreline. Over the years, there have been a wide variety of plants at the water's edge caused by water level changes and growing conditions that nurture plant development. The simplicity of these elements photographed as a vertical panorama suggested Japanese scroll paintings. Each year I return to document the changing conditions, and rediscover the relationships in this unique environment. In 2003, I began making the series of images in this book. This book celebrates my discoveries at Eagle Nest Lake.