Blacktail Ponds, Grand Teton National Park – A Turning Point Photograph by Ansley West Rivers
In the spring of 2020, the world felt quiet. The COVID lockdowns had emptied even the busiest places. Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, usually full of hikers, campers, and tourists, stood nearly silent. For photographer Ansley West Rivers, who lived just 30 minutes away in Victor, Idaho, this stillness opened a door she had once thought closed. Story Behind The Photograph
Why Ansley West Rivers Builds Her Own Landscapes - One Exposure at a Time
This is not what a river looks like. It’s what it feels like. Ansley West Rivers does not photograph landscapes the usual way. She spends weeks exposing a single sheet of film, building one image from many places, many times of day. Photography Book Spotlight