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Gourmet Food to Gourmet Art
When not preparing gourmet meals at the Priory, Peter Agos- ton is deep in the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada fullfilling his other passion; fine art photography. He takes all provisions on his back—camera equipment, camping gear and food to last 5-10 days at a time. Trekking into the wilderness with his camera is where he says, “My artistic passion comes to life, and where the canvas in my mind starts to envision the scenery that I wish to capture.” Peter’s pursuit to record nature in its rawest form has him spending days in heavy storms, climbing 3000 ft. ridges, tra- versing glaciers, and crossing major rivers — sometimes all in the same trip. Seen here are a few of pieces of Peter’s art. More of his beautiful work can be viewed and purchased on his website at: www.wildernessapertures.com
Right: “Mono Panorama”- Morning sunrise after a stormy evening with the Rabbitbrush in full bloom in the foreground.
Below: “1000 Island Lake”- The raw power of lightening over Banner Peak with it’s reflection mirrored in the waters of 1000 Island Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness.