Alberta Landscapes [antikvár]

F INTRODUCTION rom the sagebrush-speckled lowlands to the boggy muskegs; from the barren moonscapes of the badlands to the frothing of white-water rapids; from the bustling skylines of its major cities to the towering wall of the Rocky Mountains, the landscapes of Alberta cast a seductive spell. Alberta is a province of natural and economic wealth, of diversity and community; it is urban and rural. It is a dynamic land of contrasts and of transformations. No matter where the photographer's travels have taken him — locations as exotic and idyllic as they are distant — no place inspires him like Alberta. Darwin Wiggett was born and raised in Alberta, and he continues to make this province his home. His connection to his homeland is elemental. The natural, rugged beauty of this powerful landscape — crystal-clear lakes, endless rolling plains, and massive snow-capped mountains — has resulted in dramatic photography. In this collection of photos, Darwin Wiggett tried to capture the feel of the land that he is so proud to call his home. He captures a land that stretches out to a horizon dotted with alpine peaks, grain elevators, and skyscrapers; a land of possibility. The spirit of Alberta moves and delights — it is hoped that the photographs will, too.