Not Forgotten Canvas Print

(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved)The Grand Canyon is a very colorful place as the sunlight and shadows move across the layers of rock thoughout the day. But here one day on the South Rim I found a very old Bristlecone Pine Tree, common to the American Southwest. Some of the oldest ones have been dated to be over 4,000 years old. They are very slow growing with dense wood that is highly resistant to insects and other pests. They can also remain standing for hundreds of years after they have died. So to show proper respect, here it is in black and white as it may now be dead, but it is ... Not Forgotten.

I created this black and white image from my original color photograph taken on location by adding digital enhancements, textures or other effects. These effects and image details will become more visible by clicking inside the green magnifier square as the cursor is placed over the image.

My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...