‘Enlightenment’ by Phillip Noll. A spectacular display of light and color over the Grand Canyon during a summer storm. Bright Angel Point, North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. 
‘The Narrows’ by Monica Noll. The Virgin River winds through the Narrows as the early morning sun lights up the canyon walls. Zion National Park, Utah.Los Alamos photographers Monica and Phillip Noll share a lifelong love of the natural world. Together they search out the spectacular beauty of the outdoors and capture it in breathtaking photographs. Thirty-six of those photographs will be on display at the Substratum Gallery in Durango during the month of June.
The show opens with a reception 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 1 and continues through June 28. The gallery is at 1021 1/2 Main St. in Durango. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday-Monday and by appointment at 435.225.3650. Visit online at http://www.substratumgallery.com/.
The show, titled “Quadripoint,” explores the common point of four intersecting territories. Consisting of images of the four corners states – New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Utah – with nine photographs from each, the show also explores other quadripoints – the four seasons, the four directions, earth, water, air, and fire to name a few – the intersections contained in the show are many.
‘Three Leaves’ by Phillip Noll. These three leaves landed in the snow at different times and the sun warmed them and melted the underlying snow to differnt depths. Santa Fe Ski Basin, New Mexico.
‘Aspen White’ by Phillip Noll. Sunlight dances through a thick stand of aspen along Last Dollar Road in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.From intimate portraits of fallen leaves to sweeping panoramas, the Nolls capture many sides of this special region. Three of the images in the show are Monica’s, the remainder Phillip’s. See all the images at http://www.ravenmountain.com/gallery/quadripoint/
The prints in the show are large, up to 24×72 inches. Most are 24×36 inches. They are dry mounted on fiberboard, then a vinyl laminate with a luster finish is heat-pressed to the print. The result is a sleek print with a modern look and they have stunning color and detail. The way they are mounted, the prints appear to “float” in front of the wall. The laminating process also gives the prints water, glare, and smudge resistance as well as durability. They can even be wiped clean with a damp cloth, Phillip said.
‘Blue Abiquiu’ by Phillip Noll. A snag is revealed at low water along the shores of Abiquiu Lake. Still water and a colorful sky made for a wonderful sunset after a long day of photography. Abiquiu, N.M.Phillip and Monica shoot only in “RAW” mode, meaning the in-camera manipulation of the image is at a bare minimum. “Cameras cannot feel awe or experience an incredible sunrise so they can’t make images that relay those emotions to the viewer. That’s where the artist comes in,” Phillip said.
The photographers use programs like Photoshop and Lightroom to “develop” the raw image into one that captures the experience they had when taking the picture, Phillip said.
‘Into the Abyss’ by Phillip Noll. Past this point one descends deeper and deeper into color, light, and form in one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth. Lower Antelope Canyon, Page, Ariz.