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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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DAVID WESTPHAL

SOMESVILLE

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"Last fall, my wife and I traveled to see and photograph the spectacular landscapes of northern Arizona.  To observe it was a pleasure.  To take pictures…it was a challenge, and I appreciated the fact that many photographers have gone before. 

 

When we arrived at Canyon de Chelly, we respectfully walked this land with a Navajo guide and learned much about the Navajo Nation through our conversations with him. 

 

I began my work in documentary photography in 1953 when color film, Kodachrome, was the film of choice.  Several photographs from this period taken in Montana on the tribal lands of the Blackfoot Nation are exhibited on the back walls of the lobby. 

 

I want to especially thank Chris and Lisa for giving me the opportunity to exhibit my work, and Eric Perrin for printing, and K. A. McDonald for framing the large prints.  I hope you enjoy these pictures."