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Title
Herder Going Home In Mexico
Artist
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Incredible photograph of a sheep herder headed home just at twilight. Beautiful! I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time to capture this wonderful image! For several years my husband and I were "Wagon Masters" and we guided RVers on 59 day Tours throughout beautiful Mexico. We met many beautiful people. Story below: The Fine Art America watermark will not appear on any of the finished products that you may wish to buy.***
Shades of Mexico
Written by Phyllis Kaltenbach about 1985:
It is hot and dusty and the lady sweeps the bare yard until the ground is clean, like cement.
The little burros carry loads of grass and lumber and/or delivers milk, a large milk can on either side.
Ladies wade out into the river on a hot day and scrub the clothes clean and husbands, children and/or pets may keep them company.
A tiny donkey comes toward you carrying a very large man.
And the Oxen pull the plow while the field is being planted by hand.
You can travel through the desert for hours and suddenly, you see an Oasis of Palm Trees, a cool green, a village and a river.
There are green parrots and monkeys of their own shades.
Then there are fertile valleys with orchards and sugarcane and Magwey on the hillsides. Steep mountains, gentle hills, winding roads and so many crops!
Scruffy jungle and lush green jungle.
Ruins torn almost, to the ground and beautiful, overpowering pyramids that you can walk through, down into or to the top!
Pretty little villages and friendly people, town squares and Farmers Markets!
Fruits and veggies and buckets of Prawns in all sizes.
There are young children working their jobs, learning the family trade. Some in the Mariachi Band, others, dancing in bright colorful costumes.
Breathtaking waterfalls where you might not have expected.
Ladies carrying bowls of dough or corn on their head. (They prefer not to be photographed!)
The little 5 year old boy that my husband teased with a “slight of hand” with a quarter!. Oh, he was so mad! until the quarter reappeared so suddenly.
The little boy who I taught to float on his back in a shallow pool. He was thrilled!
Two children, on a burro taking their wares to town. (photo)
The Herder and his/her flock of goats and sheep quietly making their way along a six lane highway.. Or into a sunset along a dusty road. (photo)
Oh, there is so much beauty to be seen, so many nice people to meet. This is the best way I know to show you, “The Shades of Mexico.” We were in areas that even many of Mexico's people have never seen. I was fortunate to have a good camera and lenses and I have some astounding photos, but this is my favorite. Several family and friends have this in a framed 20X30 print of this over the mantels of the fireplaces. The Fine Art America watermark will not appear on any of the finished products that you may wish to buy.***
Suggest putting it on canvas or the beautiful metal print. PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY PHYLLIS
Phyllis Kaltenbach, was born and raised on a California ranch. Always an A student in Art throughout school, loved Art of all kinds. Photographer from age 5 or 6 with an abundance of 1st and 'Best of Shows' Awards, and some commercial work. Studied Art and Architecture at Stephen's College, Columbia, Mo. from 1951 to 1953. Began painting in all media in 2001, with a variety of excellent teachers. Phyllis has her own style of painting that seems to go from Realistic to Impressionistic. Keeps her Iowa husband of 63 years 'off balance' most of the time. Her paintings are bright and happy. Her favorite subjects are Animals, mostly wild and some domestic. Travel, some Landscapes and Nautical often show up in her studio, as well. Her favorite media is acrylics. She is a master of color with a bit of wit thrown in.
She says, 'If God can use all that lovely color in nature, then so can I. But he is a better artist than I.
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St. Louis, MO - United States
Revisiting this fabulous photograph which is one of my favorites in your Collections, Phyllis! F/L
Williamsburg, Vi - United States
Love this, and also the description you wrote. What great experiences!
ASHTON, WV - United States
Fantastic sheep herder image Phyllis.
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Flees! This hangs in a special place in our home. Tis my favorite. Smiles!
Minneapolis, MN - United States
You have captured a way of life. Fantastic.
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank You so very much Wayne. You have capture MY favorite Photo. I caught this one when we were guiding RV'ers, down through Mexico on a 59 day Tour, many years ago. Smiles.
Merritt Island, Fl - United States
Incredible is a perfect adjective for this wonderful image, Phyllis. Love it. f
Venice, CA - United States
Needs a lot more tag words, like heard, goats,boy, name the colors, etc...... Jerome
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you. Jerome, so very much. This is my Pride and Joy amount my Photos! Smiles!
Preston - United Kingdom
Splendid scene and capture Phyllis, great POV.
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, Kim for wonderful comment on my very , most favorite of my Photos.Smiles!
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Exceptional capture of this sheep herder at twilight, Phyllis! Fantastic composition, light and textures! Love your story! Sounds like so much fun to be a "Wagon Master!" Such a beautiful country to travel in! LF
Moscow, Mo - Russian Federation
Perfect composition!!! Excellent, Phyllis!!!)))
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, Larisa, so very much! This is my favorite! Families in California and other states, have beautiful 20 X30 Prints of this, hanging above their fireplaces and/or livingrooms.
St. Louis, MO - United States
Revisiting this stunning photograph with a great story it tells, and a beautiful composition, Phyllis! F/L
Lake View Terrace, CA - United States
This is incredible work Phyllis, I love the way you captured this person working as well as the conditions he works in. Not an easy life
Merritt Island, Fl - United States
I can see why this is one of your favorite photos Phyllis. It is absolutely lovely. Your story is as well, f/l
Little Falls, MN - United States
What a beautiful photo filled with action, color and activity - revisited. The sheep are on the move. The variety of color is noted in the air and dust. L/f
Perth, We - Australia
Just Fabulous Phyllis ! - A Gold-Cup Winner ! - 🏆 -
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much Hartmut. the is gorgeous on a 20X30 canvas! My own favorite Photo, taken while guiding RVers down thru Mexico on 59 day tours.
Little Falls, MN - United States
Wonderful image, Phyllis, and is filled with the sunshine, shadows and activity …. is really great! L/f
SANTA FE, NM - United States
An awesome capture, Phyllis ~ ready for NatGeo !!
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Roselynne. this is one of my 3 winners in Mexico, all of then my favorites! Smiles!
Someplace , US - United States
The right place at the right time and so special it is. Mexico is special and brings back memories, this image does. Love this Phyllis. F/L.
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Randy. I hope you had time to read my story about Mexico, also. We would have guided RVers for several more years but my husband was badly injured, at home, in 1991 and we had to stop.This is my all time Favorite! Smiles!
Toms River, NJ - United States
Love this perspective!
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Bob! This is my favorite of all, photos and/or paintings!
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