Wintry Day at Empire Ranch
by Janet Marie
Title
Wintry Day at Empire Ranch
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I just love the windmills of the Arizona cattle ranch grasslands and their history. So when I visit the Empire Ranch in Sonoita, Arizona, I can't help but want to photograph it. I just loved the contrast and starkness, of this wintry day, with the trees, windmill, water tank, and old barn, set against this beautiful, cloud-filled sky.
This windmill, water tank, and old barn, are just part of the nostalgic 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)
Wintry Day at Empire Ranch © 2021 Janet Marie Photography, All Rights Reserved.
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March 2nd, 2021
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Comments (12)
Sharon McConnell
Wonderful capture, Janet! 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
Awesome capture, color and presentation! 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💕
Aurelio Zucco
Beautiful work, Janet...Nice composition and color! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Aurelio! Aren't you sweet. 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💕
Kirt Tisdale
Beautiful capture, Janet! lf/fb/t/p
Janet Marie replied:
Kirt! Aren't you sweet. Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing such a wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and for sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest! Janet💕
Janet Marie
Jenny! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "NO PLACE LIKE HOME!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "NEW FAA UPLOAD 1 PER DAY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Jeff! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "WHAT'S NEW!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet 💕
Jerry Bokowski
Windmills and western ranches go so well together, Janet Marie...this photo is a perfect example of that fact! Fav / Like
Janet Marie replied:
You are so right dear Jerry. They do. I was super stoked to have my favorites looming in the background, wonderfully fluffy clouds. It all just worked that cold day. Brrr! I really appreciate the beautiful words expressed and the fave. Thank you! Big hugs!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Janet Marie replied:
John! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to Congratulate me for the Homepage Feature in your wonderful art group, “IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!” I am happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Terry Groben
Stunning capture, Janet.
Janet Marie replied:
Terry! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Shari Stamford Krause
So much depth and visual interest! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Shari! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet💕