Myth of Tomorrow, 2025 – Matted & Signed Print
Myth of Tomorrow, 2025 – Matted & Signed Print
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One of the last grand adventures taken in 2025 was to Quenca, Ecuador, with Projecto Indigeno for the Peaceful Warrior Expedition. They create sacred spaces and retreats where people can reconnect with their inner truth, heal deeply, and remember their innate power. My position on the team was to tell stories through photography and filmmaking. We traveled throughout the region, learning about the Indigenous Andean Culture. The expedition was absolutely breathtaking as our eyes and hearts took in the lands of the original Kanari people. Deep ceremonial practices led by Taita Ivan, Pedro Nieto & Ama Equine were also infused into our experience. This photograph was taken while visiting the primary sacred site for Mother Mary devotion. This is the southwest part of Ecuador, 28 km from Cuenca in El Cajas National Park. The park is well known for its rugged terrain that features picturesque landscapes characterized by valleys nestled in the grandfather mountains of Pachamama. This was one of those photographic moments that required a fair amount of patience to compose. For me, this photograph embodies the message of presence. I titled the piece, “Myth of Tomorrow,” because we only ever have now. Yes, another important reminder because where we place our will, action, reason, and emotion determines the quality of this very moment. Tomorrow is not the experience, only the one where we stand. For the animals im sure I was an anomaly for their simple way of existence. Standing a couple of meters away, dialing in an accurate light reading, one of the subjects' attention was pulled while the other was completely absorbed in grazing. The foreground needed to be properly illuminated since the sun was directly in front of me. Just before the trip, I acquired a couple of camera flashes from Lightpix that could be wirelessly synced together, paired with the Leica M6. In addition, I was experimenting with Kodak’s Tri-X 400 film-stock & an orange filter to get stronger black and white results.