Gallery 6-3 - Unusual Images and Wonderful Art

Sometimes a scene recommends itself for special and unusual treatment. With most of our work, we strive for exceptional beauty or an exceptional mood that enhances the meaning of the image. Still, sometimes an image evokes the need to leap beyond the usual constraints into abstract art and unusual visions of reality. These scenes are always real, sometimes hyper-real. and they have been taken to the level of a dream. We've been very sparing in this gallery. Dreams are the hardest images to capture and we've selected only the best. Take a deep breath, and then take a close look. Later, be sure and check our other galleries as well; they overlap a little.

Dreams don't always come in small sizes. Some images in this gallery are principally available in large format (13 x 19" to 24 x 48" paper size--although individual image sizes vary somewhat).

For your convenience, we've placed only a few images on each page of this gallery. When you are ready, go back to page 1 or 2 of this Gallery, or use the tags at the top to view other galleries on our site and place your order.

◄ On the Coast

On the Coast©. Imagine yourself somewhere along a storybook coastline. This is the one of your childhood dreams. It comes complete with old castles, startling ornate cathedrals and terracotta rooftops, with narrow winding pathways in place of streets. Now add a little fog to make it more mysterious. Close your eyes and dream. We won’t tell you if this one really exists. Edition size: 29 small; 19 large; artist: Laurie Larwood.

Reach for the Sky

◄ Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky©. This is a very sticky situation. The enormous organ pipe cactus seems to be daring the smaller cholla, cereus, and hedgehogs surrounding it to rise to its height. But no matter how hard they try, they can’t reach the 15 to 20 feet required. We have a champion! Edition size: 39 small; 39 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

Ready for Takeoff

◄ Ready for Takeoff

Ready for Takeoff©. A glowing rust-colored dragonfly waits on the tip of a branch. It waits stealthily, observing the pond. And when an unlucky mosquito comes a bit too close, it will take off—catching as much as its entire body weight in just thirty minutes. Edition size: 19 small; 19 large; artist: Laurie Larwood.

Royalty

◄ Royalty

Royalty©. Peacocks are unusual birds: they seem to be able to get on in any environment. This one is enjoying a patch of shade in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson. Clearly it is royalty and we were overcome by its magnificence in these unusual surroundings. Edition size: 19 small; 19 large; artist: Laurie Larwood.

Sedona Morning ►

Sedona Morning© finds grassy hilltops between mountains capturing the sun, while the mountains themselves are just edged in light as they remain in the shadow of other monoliths. This view of the mountains dividing the Mogollon Plateau from the Sonoran Desert below seems surreal, evoking a reverence for the mystical nature of the area. Edition size: 39 small; 19 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

Sonoran Eveningtime ►

Sonoran Eveningtime© shows the late daytime sun on the lush gardens of Tucson’s Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. Part botanical garden and part zoo, the Desert Museum is the place to experience the desert and is as sure to disappoint those seeking the safety of glass-cased exhibits as it is to excite those who want to touch, breathe and feel the real and exciting desert environment. Edition size: 39 small; 19 large; artist: Laurie Larwood.

Survivor© is a lone pinyon pine on a dry western plateau. Others have come and gone, but strong little Survivor knows how to hang on and grow. The green needles defy the red landscape while providing color and contrast. Survivor’s seeds are much cherished by the local wildlife. Edition size: 29 small; 39 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

Survivor ▼

Survivor

Taking a Look ▲

Taking a Look© is an iconic scene of a coyote checking out this ghost town in late afternoon, as the shadows grow longer. When it was bustling, this town was centered on a shaft hunting gold near the Lost Dutchman mine. The Superstition Mountains are in the background. Edition size: 39 small; 34 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

◄ Upper Meadow

Upper Meadow©. High in the mountains, above the desert, you might come across a little meadow. We hear that the donkey sometimes accompanies an older gentleman prospecting in the mountains, probably still searching for an elusive mother lode. If you are looking for this meadow, here’s a hint: Arizona’s Thimble Peak is visible in the far background. Edition size: 49 small; 29 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

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