Thanks for visiting Wilderness Wonders. To put it simply, my passion is nature and wildlife. A native of northern New Mexico, I grew up exploring the spectacular wilderness in southwestern Colorado and was fortunate to visit the Northern Rockies several times while growing up. I began photography as a means to capture and share the inspiring wilderness I experienced. I haven’t received any formal photographic training and remain hesitant to take too much credit for my images.....after all, nature did all the hard work.

I was artistically inspired by a childhood mentor who was the most amazing artist I’ve ever known. She took me under her wing and taught me about art. Whether it was walking through the galleries of Santa Fe, reading books on the great Renaissance artists, or viewing one of her works, I believe my real inspiration and training for photographic art began with my relationship with her. For this, I am forever grateful.

Although I originally journeyed down a technology and business road, my passion for experiencing wilderness and sharing it with others eventually pulled me onto my current path. Today, I still utilize my engineering training to ensure I produce the highest quality image possible for you to enjoy.

Each of my photographs portrays an authentic wilderness image. I simply strive to share nature with you as I experience it - nothing more and nothing less. I continue to find the fact that I don’t use filters, captive animals, artificial light, or digital manipulation to be unique among nature photographers. I take pride in presenting authentic moments in nature and hope you appreciate and value the high standards of my work.  I am one of the few photographers still working strictly with film which I believe creates a sharper image with greater detail and subtleties.

As you enjoy the gallery images, please be mindful of the threats our wilderness is facing. I donate 5% of my profits to organizations working to preserve wilderness. I encourage you to understand the issues facing wilderness today and consider action to help ensure it’s preservation for generations to come.

Today, Wilderness Wonders operates 3 galleries (Aspen, Beaver Creek and Telluride, Colorado).  I make my home in Telluride, Colorado where I divide my time between photographing wilderness and operating the galleries.

-Tony Newlin

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