This is one of David Muench’s most famous images. It stands out from his other “greatest hits” not only for being a black-and-white photograph rather than a color one, but also for how early in his career it was taken. As with many of Muench’s black-and-white images, this photograph was originally shot in color. The …
This photograph is one of the first appearances of Muench’s favorite tree: the bristlecone pine. As time went on, Muench’s love for the subject became more evident. Bristlecones appear consistently over his body of work, both as part of a larger landscape and as standalone subjects. The separation between trees and ground, as well as …
This early photograph of the Grand Canyon shows Muench’s mastery of contrast before he began primarily working in color. For a man obsessed with light, it is surprising that he only worked in black-and-white during the first few years of his career. David Muench has consistently spoken about how Arizona is both inspiring and challenging …
