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2009 Banff Mountain Photography Competition
Special Mention

Dusty Demerson: Peace of the Storm

“This image was the result of an exploration during one of many heavy snowstorms to bless Crested Butte, Colorado, during the winter of 2008. The storm was breaking up and the light was changing in ever-so-subtle ways when I glimpsed the contour of the hill behind the trees. Then it was gone. One of my mentors, Fred Picker, always taught that if you set up, you might get a second chance. If you don’t set up, you'll never get it. So I set up and continued to refine the composition as I waited for the light to come back. Eventually it did. The title is a reminder to me of why I like photographing in snowstorms. It’s most often silent, peaceful and serene.”

Dusty Demerson’s interest in photography began in high school and continued into college where he graduated with a B.A. in photojournalism. He produced award-winning work for several newspapers in Oklahoma before adding portrait and wedding photography to his quiver of skills. All the while, his true passion lay in photographing the landscape. After moving to Crested Butte, Colorado, in 1987, his efforts at capturing compelling landscapes were rewarded with several group and one-man shows as well as permanent gallery representation. Dusty continues to refine his techniques and vision while sharing his work through numerous publications and online.

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