Hohokam Spiral Petroglyph overlooks a forest of saguaros and the Tucson mountain range. In the foreground is a prominent petroglyph in the shape of a spiral, framed by the triangular shape of the boulder. The petroglyph is most likely a migration symbol from the Hohokam culture. The form of the boulder mimics the zigzag of …
The dramatic push of the horizon line in The Goosenecks allows the viewer to weave through the valley unobstructed. Muench does not use this technique often, but it is used here with great effect. The rock layers help to achieve strong leading lines which guide the viewer around the image and form intense depth. The …
Rainpool was selected for its vibrant colors and gradient tones. The warmth in the image comes from a stream of sunlight. Where the shadows fall, the cool pinks and purples follow. In contrast to Muench’s more dramatic lighting techniques, there are no harsh lines of shadow to be found in this photograph. The pools of …
The oval pool of water in The Subway – North Creek converses with the tunnel, implying a similar shape between the canyon pool in the foreground and the sliver of light in the midground. Even some of the variation in the canyon walls seems circular. The Subway speaks to form and repetition in conjunction with …
