Empire Ranch House Monsoon
by Janet Marie
Title
Empire Ranch House Monsoon
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography Bw
Description
This black and white photography, paints a picture of nostalgia at the Empire Ranch House. It's set against a summer monsoon storm a brewing, creating a bit of drama.
It originated as a simple, flat roof four-room house, constructed of hand cast adobe blocks between 1871 and 1874. Around 1878 a rear addition to the original Ranch House was added to provide room for staff and business offices.
Part of the memories of The Historic Empire Ranch, located in Cienega Valley, southeast of Tucson and 10 miles north of Sonoita, Arizona (USA).
The historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for 140 years. It was originally established in the 1860’s as a homestead ranch of a 160 acres. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families, two corporations, and finally by the Federal Government on behalf of the public.
Today the Empire Ranch House reflects the story of ranch life in Southeast Arizona, from the harsh, unforgiving years of the frontier era, down to our day. In 1997, a group of private citizens formed the Empire Ranch Foundation.
Its mission is “To protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage education center.” (Empireranchfoundation.org website)
Empire Ranch House Monsoon © 2021 Janet Marie Photography, All Rights Reserved.
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March 2nd, 2021
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Comments (16)
Marv Vandehey
Beautiful!
Janet Marie replied:
Marv! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it!
Chance Kafka
Spectacular in black and white, Janet. Love the moodiness of the sky and textures in the clouds. This does indeed invoke a feeling of nostalgia. Great work!
Janet Marie replied:
Wow, Chance! What a nice surprise. It has been a while. Thank you for your awesome words expressed about the Empire Ranch House Monsoon. It is always a fun visit with many photo ops for me. Black and white photography I am enamored with. This place really lends itself to that medium.
Sharon McConnell
Terrific capture and presentation in black and white! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Sharon! Thank you for taking the time to visit my collection of work, and to express such lovely words about my photography. I really appreciate that, and the fave! Janet💕
Larisa Fedotova
Gorgeous and talented work! f/l/tw
Janet Marie replied:
Larisa! Thank you for taking the time to visit my collection of work, and to express such lovely words about my photography. I really appreciate that, and the Tweet! Janet💕
Rick Davis
Bold & Beautiful Presentation of the Ranch Home! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Rick! Thank you for taking the time to visit my collection of work, and to express such lovely words about my photography. I really appreciate that, and the fave! Janet💕
Aurelio Zucco
So cool! Love this b/w capture! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Aurelio! Thank you for taking the time to visit my collection of work, and to express such lovely words about my photography. I really appreciate that, and the fave! Janet💕
DORU SAVA
Wow...very beautiful!
Janet Marie replied:
Doru! Thank you for taking the time to visit my collection of work, and to express such lovely words about my photography. I really appreciate that, and the fave! Janet💕
Georgia Mizuleva
Uberfabulous.
Janet Marie replied:
Georgia! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet 💕
Linda Howes
Nice work Janet, well done! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Linda! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I appreciate that and for choosing this as one of your favorites, too. Janet💕
Johanna Hurmerinta
Terrific. LF
Janet Marie replied:
Johanna! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing such a wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Elizabeth Pennington
I love this Image!! I feel like I am there!! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
It's a great place we visit quite often. I have a fondness for this place very many reasons. I hoped it showed in how I capture this historic place. How wonderful of you to stop by my gallery and share such a beautiful comment about this. Thank you, I really appreciate it! Janet💕
OBT Imaging
really good for B/W L/F following
Janet Marie replied:
Black and white photography has a special place in my heArt. I am glad that you like this and have chosen it as a favorite. Thank you for following me as well.
Jerry Bokowski
Fantastic shot of the Empire Ranch House, Janet Marie...the REAL Wild, Wild, West...Right here in southern Arizona’s high grasslands...just 20-25 minutes from our home in VAIL....named after the man that founded it! Fav / Like
Janet Marie replied:
Coming from you dear Jerry, really means a lot. I really do love photographing this historic place. I feel as though I am there sharing their stories through my photography. It's not just a bunch of unoccupied buildings. Kudos to Faith Boice for keeping it going and devoting her time to preserve it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful comment about this. I really appreciate it!