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Many years later David established himself as a fine art photographer by documenting the natural world from new perspectives and the last nine years have been career-defining.ĭavid’s evocative and immersive photography of life on earth is most distinctive and has earned him an ever-growing following amongst art collectors. On that day, David took the famous picture of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup and, as a result, was subsequently asked to cover the Olympics and numerous other sporting events. He took up photography at an early age and as a 20-year-old found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City. It was one of the most privileged days I have ever had in the field.ĭavid Yarrow was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966. Later that day, when I showed Chief John Spotted Tail this image, he shed a tear and I am proud to admit I did too. More poignantly, it is sacred land for Native Americans, and at dawn, before our early morning shoot, John and his wife - Tamara Stands and Looks Back, spent some time there praying.Īt around 8.30 am, the low hanging clouds lifted above the iconic geographical landmark and shafts of light lit up our canvas. It is, of course, where Spielberg shot Close Encounters of a Third Kind immediately after the release of Jaws in 1975. The ground in front of Devils Tower has film history.
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Their heritage is integral to their souls. His attire was emphatically his decision not ours. We spent two days with him in Northern Wyoming and he was so excited to wear the headpiece that only the most senior Native American chiefs like him can wear.
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We have made new friends in the North.įor this project we worked with Chief John Spotted Tail, the great-great-grandson of the fabled Lakota chief Spotted Tail. Their pride, manners, grace and humility have been humbling. This is not a discussion we want to fully engage in - as we are ill equipped to add value, but I do want to celebrate some of the tribal elders I have had the fortune to encounter in the last month. There is wide recognition now that Christopher Columbus did not discover America in 1492 and the events in Minneapolis have accelerated the debate on the possibility of institutionalised racism in the teaching of American history. We know that Native Americans have long had a leaning toward the Democratic Party, but we took this assignment on because it is relevant, not to be political.
#Solitaire till dawn for yosemite series#
Whilst we will be releasing some of the series in the run up to the Presidential Election, this is not an overtly political statement from us. Over the last few weeks we have quietly been photographing senior Native Americans against the backdrop of quintessential and emblematic American vistas.
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Hand-signed by artist with Certificate of Authenticity This work is sourced directly from the artist.įramed Digital Pigment Print on Archival 315gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta Paper