Terry Colby

I am captivated by the natural softness created by the antique brown-tone processes of Van Dyke, Bromoil, and Kallitype. The earth tones are soothing to my soul, encouraging me to linger on the subject – absorbing it with a different intensity than I would otherwise. Although the methods are visually pleasing, they are chemically intensive. Hence, I began a quest to re-create the warmth through digital means. The goal was not to mimic the processes, but to create images that were inspired by them. It took three years to achieve success. These photographs are a reflection of my personal relationship with the great American West. They embody the timelessness of an era gone by; there is a calmness that takes us away from the frenetic lives we lead. We are emotionally transported to places of solitude, tranquility, and calm.