Local photographer Wayne Keene took on the challenge of capturing the sacred landscapes of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument through the lens of his camera as an artist-in-residence for the Bureau of Land Management.
On Sunday, Nov. 2, he will showcase these images during a multimedia presentation at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores at 1 p.m.
Keene’s images, in black and white as well as color, capture the rustic landscapes of the monument while weaving elements of the archeological resources into many of the scenes.
“His keen eye for capturing lighting reveals the distinct contrasts between the landscape and the skyline,” said Marietta Eaton, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument/Anasazi Heritage Center Manager. “We’re excited to share the images he captured with the public.”
The Bureau of Land Management’s artist-in-residence program at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is an opportunity for select artists to share their talents while educating the public about the agencies’ National Conservation Lands program.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument encompasses thousands of archaeological sites, including 13 Ancestral Puebloan settlements identified for visitors. Created in 2000, it is believed to have the highest number and density of archaeological sites of any landscape in the United States.
For more information, go www.blm.gov/ahc or call 970-882-5600. The Anasazi Heritage Center, in Dolores, , is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free during Keene’s presentation.