Polaris and the Medicine Wheel

One of the first things I did when I moved to Taos was construct this Medicine Wheel. I knew very little about them but it felt extremly important to have it. I later found out a bunch of things about the orientation, number of spokes and later more indepth studies of "what the heck" these things are all about. Turns out I was given "internal direction" of what was required and did not have to change anything. After the stonework was completed, we were surprised to find a Northern Mountain Cottonwood sprouting right out on my "node" - Of course it was a "sign" , as these trees are not native to this area. It is now about 35 ft tall. Edy and I and all the kids/grandkids have a special stone/node and we use it for "special occasions" .

The exposure was 2 hours using a Mamiya RZ67ProII with Fuijichrome at F42.

It was windy as anything that night and I was suprised there was any detail at all.

A-maizing 2009

It's been a tough year on all fronts.

Despite the hardships and heartaches we give thanks for this year's crop.

The Hopi believe that they are gifted with the ability to call in Spirits/Kachinas to help them acheive harmony on this Earth walk - The Navajo believe they hold the harmony within themselves and it becomes clouded with "fog" that must be lifted from within by cerimonial healing.

May blessings come your way from all "helpers" and "guides" to assist you in your Earth Walk so you may realize your full potential and the bounty available to you.

Blessings - RKRV 09/09

Spider Rock

Dine'tah - Spider Rock - Canyon de Chelly, AZ

Examples of Architectural Works

Typical Architectural Shot of one of our projects 4x5 (all ambient lighting - no fill)

Background Information

I've been dabbling in photography for almost 40 years now. I always wanted to "be" a photographer and even won scholorships to attend Art Schools but could never make it happen. So, I went on to have another "1st Career" in Architectural/Lighting/Product design all the while "shooting" my finished projects and continuing to "dabble". I've only shot film until very recently and have many scans that need to "happen" and I'll post more.

Vision Quest Series

The Enemies of Our Ancestors

Rusty Philosophy Series

Ol' Rojo - 2005

A-Maizing Series

1st Corn 2007
(I've been growing Hopi Corn for sometime now and take a "portrait" of the best of the best each year)

My Backyard Series

Rio-Rainbow

My Backyard Series

October Mountain

Vision Quest Series 2004

Pueblo Bonito 3

Vision Quest Series 2004

Pueblo Bonito 2

Lunation Series

Winter Solstice 2006

Frozen Whisper Series

#5

Nature Series

Navajo Land 2004

Frozen Whisper Series 2005

Arroyo Series 2006

Look Grammy Look

Enlightenment Series 2006

“Devine Receipt”
Enlightenment Series

Since a quartz crystal the size of a pinhead can run the Space Shuttle. It is interesting to note that Sculptor Lawrence Stoller calls 6 sided Quartz Crystals “Generators”. This thinking is quite different from the “storage philosophy” of current and past civilizations.   What “wonders” can be reaped from this generation ?

RKRV -2007 All Rights Reserved

Vision Quest Series 2004

Pueblo Bonito-1