Water in The West

Colorado doesn’t get much precipitation in the summer, so the region highly depends on the snowpack to feed the rivers, keep soils moist and protect against wildfires. Despite the occasional severe winters, Colorado’s snowpack has declined in recent decades due to climate change. With less snowmelt, fighting the forest fires will be more difficult.

In order to communicate the importance of snow in Colorado, I focus on all phases of water - snow, ice, rivers, rain clouds - telling the story of the most basic element which is of critical importance to life. Climate change is something that happens over time, and is hard to make sense of in a single photograph. By documenting the subject through long exposures, I relate to the passing time that is the essence of understanding climate, challenging our perception of reality.

In the West, snow is water.

10% off all sales from this collection will be donated to Protect Our Winters

All photographs available as archival matte prints or mounted on museum quality acrylic. Available in standard sizes or customized for your space. Frame options available.

Please message me directly at tamara@bethexperience.com if you are interested in any of the prints below or use the form at the bottom of the page.