Guardian Of The Sierras Metal Print

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For years I have traveled on Highway 395 near the town of Lee Vining along the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. This old abandoned cabin and one near it always seem to be keeping watch. I finally took the time to stop at an early enough hour to capture this Guardian of the Sierras.

(c) James Q. Eddy Jr.

In my earlier bio I tried to describe a little about who I am and what I like to photograph. I debated whether any further information was necessary to describe me. Giving it more thought I suppose it is important to tell more of my story. In March 2008 I was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Shortly before that I hemorrhaged in my eyes causing small blind spots in both. I spent a good part of that year in and out of the hospital receiving treatments. Today I am in remission and doing well. I still have blind spots that cause some difficulty in seeing. I have heard it said that going through something like that makes you see life a little differently. Although I had a pretty good outlook about life, I do see things...