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The White Room

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Shooting in winter presents a unique set of challenges and rewards. The snow-covered landscape makes wildlife stand out, but it also creates an environment of intense, reflected light that is difficult to expose correctly. This photograph is a direct result of those conditions, where the vast, bright expanse forces a high-key, minimalist approach. We saw this coyote while it was crossing a frozen section of the Yellowstone River, a solitary figure in an endless field of white.

The photograph embraces this minimalism, placing the coyote in what feels like a "white room"—an environment with no visible horizon, just pure snow and light. The animal, with its thick winter coat of grays and tans, is captured in mid-stride, glancing back toward the lens. The surrounding negative space isolates the subject, emphasizing its solitude and resilience against the stark, bright elements. For this image, the conditions that restrict the scene to its bare essentials are exactly what make it work.

A signature piece from the "Winter's Sovereigns" chapter of "The Frozen Kingdom" collection, this print is a study in minimalism and the challenging, beautiful light of winter.

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Shooting in winter presents a unique set of challenges and rewards. The snow-covered landscape makes wildlife stand out, but it also creates an environment of intense, reflected light that is difficult to expose correctly. This photograph is a direct result of those conditions, where the vast, bright expanse forces a high-key, minimalist approach. We saw this coyote while it was crossing a frozen section of the Yellowstone River, a solitary figure in an endless field of white.

The photograph embraces this minimalism, placing the coyote in what feels like a "white room"—an environment with no visible horizon, just pure snow and light. The animal, with its thick winter coat of grays and tans, is captured in mid-stride, glancing back toward the lens. The surrounding negative space isolates the subject, emphasizing its solitude and resilience against the stark, bright elements. For this image, the conditions that restrict the scene to its bare essentials are exactly what make it work.

A signature piece from the "Winter's Sovereigns" chapter of "The Frozen Kingdom" collection, this print is a study in minimalism and the challenging, beautiful light of winter.

Print & Medium

This photograph is an exercise in high-key minimalism, where the subtle texture of the snow is just as important as the subject. To honor this, my premium paper choice is Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308. This 100% cotton matte paper has a soft, fine-art feel that is perfect for high-key images. Its non-reflective surface will preserve the delicate, nuanced details in the bright white snow, preventing glare and allowing the coyote, with its rich, natural-toned fur, to stand out with clarity and depth.

"The White Room" is offered in sizes up to 24x30 inches. Please contact me directly for custom sizes, framing, or other medium requests.

Need a Custom Size or Medium?

I am happy to provide a custom quote if you don't see the perfect option above. I work directly with a professional lab to offer a wide range of sizes, mediums (including gallery-style acrylic), and custom framing. Please use the form below to start a conversation.