The new book went to press today in Germany! We’ve been working on it for quite some time now, so having forward progress on a physical product feels great. I’m really proud of the work and excited to be able to share it with everyone. Depending on shipping, the books should be here in the middle of October. Follow along on Instagram @robhammerphoto for more frequent updates.
It seems like there is always a new “favorite” state based on a recent experience. Nevada is really creeping up on the list for me though. In a much different way then say Montana, Colorado, or Wyoming, but I really love Nevada. It’s a place that’s generally overlooked or unthought of altogether. Except of course for Vegas. Personally, I’ve had far too many good times there to ever need a return trip. The rest of the state though!! Would be fun to do a whole book just on the state of Nevada…..
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Photograph of U.S. Highway 15 going through a beautiful section of Utah
Photograph of Winnemucca, Nevada
Photograph of a church in Winnemucca, Nevada
Roads in a desert section of Nevada
Fields of solar panels in Nevada
The Peacock Lounge in Carlin, Nevada
The Peacock Lounge in Carlin, Nevada
Vintage sign for the Lazy K Motel in Ogallala, Nebraska
The commercial casino in Elko, Nevada
A view down Winnemucca Blvd in Winnemucca, Nevada
Photograph of a train going through a remote area of desert in Nevada
Winnemucca, Nevada
A beautiful stretch of road going into Capital Reef National Park in Utah
The view outside Capital Reef National Park, Utah
A beautiful sunset in Nevada
Although the camera allows me to earn a living, I still consider it a hobby as well. A few weeks ago Emily and I took a last minute trip to Vancouver Island. We hung out in Victoria for a few days, then drove up to the small surfing town of Tofino (more on that in the next post). All along the way there is so much to see, including rainforests. We took a couple casual strolls through them, camera in hand, without any expectations or plans to shoot. Now, I’d never classify myself as a “nature” or “landscape” photographer. I’m just a photographer. Meaning that making pictures pleases me. Pictures of anything. Doesn’t matter if the images will ever be seen, published, or licensed. The act alone is reward. Especially when it comes to subjects like the rainforest. No idea what will be done with these, but so what? One of the many things I’ve learned over the years, is you don’t have to know. Maybe they won’t go anywhere. Or maybe this is the start of something that won’t be realized for years to come. Either way, they were fun to make. It’s only natural being inspired to make images in places like this, as it feels more like being in a science fiction movie than it did real life.
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Vancouver Island Rainforest Photography
Rainforest Wall Art
Goes without saying that road trips are one of my favorite things to do on the planet. It’s not often though, that I’m in the passenger seat and able to make images during the ride. Such was the case a few weeks ago on a trip to Bishop/Mammoth for some fly fishing (also a favorite).
There’s a stupid but true thing that people love to say in the mountains - “if you don’t like the weather, wait ten minutes”. Wish they had to dish out a dollar every time they said it. We encountered some typical mountain weather during out couple days there. Really hot during the day, then cold and stormy as hell at night. Not ideal when camping, but great for images. Love the tones in a lot of these shots.
View of the Eastern Sierra from Benton Crossing
Sun sets on a dirt road near Benton Crossing
View of the Sierra Nevada mountains near Bishop, CA.
Sunsets over the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes, CA.
A rainbow is seen from a moving truck near Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Storm clouds over the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Clouds over the Eastern Sierra are seen in the rearview mirror of a moving truck near Mammoth Lakes, CA.