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THE WEST

Nothing sparks the imagination more than these two words.

The West is a feeling, an attitude, an experience of myth and legend that is felt worldwide.

The West speaks without words. It teaches patience, inspires awe and demands respect.

The allure of the West is one of towering mountain peaks rising like ancient sentinels. Painted deserts that glow with fire under the golden sun. Silent mesas and vast evergreen forests where time seems to stand still. Open skies that envelope the landscape from horizon to horizon and make our own thoughts seem small. An ocean of immense proportion holding mysteries we can barely imagine.

Native tribes revered this land with a great respect and an intimate connection that resonates in the Earth to this very day. Theirs is a relationship of kinship with the land, not ownership of it.

The Cowboy is the west’s most enduring symbol… A rugged figure of independence, grit and quiet resolve. Noble in its simplicity: A horse, a sky and the space and freedom to roam. In a world that has become fast and noisy, the cowboy reminds us of a slower, more deliberate kind of life.

I listen to the West through the lens of my camera. I’m Michael Kelly, born in the West, in Colorado. I love the vibe that the West resonates to. Mountains, Rivers, Deserts, Plains, Ocean, Forests, Wildlife and the enduring spirit of the People. The West speaks in the winds, and you can hear it if you just slow down and listen with your heart.

The West is full of ghosts, and this is where I keep them. This is my archive of my life and experiences in The American West. NO TRICKS, NO LIES, NO APOLOGIES. Just my vision and deep gratitude of a place like no other on Mother Earth.

I am much obliged for your interest and support in my photography. It is the fuel that feeds my creative fire. If you feel a connection to my work, I share prints in MY STORE and stories and information in my BLOG. So light a fire, engage and we’ll talk about life and things to come.

So Welcome… Mount Up and Enjoy the Ride.


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Freeze this moment a little bit longer
Make each sensation a little bit stronger
Experience slips away
The innocence slips away
Time Stand Still
— Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson