Fine Art Landscape Photography

This site is dedicated to the fine art prints of nature and landscape photographer Jim Cole.  Jim specializes in large format color landscape images of the western and southwestern United States.

I am drawn to dynamic landscapes, bold colors and unusual patterns in nature. I also attempt to photograph birds and other wildlife in ways that make a statement about their natural place on our planet. My hope is to build awareness and an appreciation of nature in people who view my images.

Each image captures a unique moment in time, never to be repeated in exactly the same way. While most of my photographs are the result of a pre-visualized idea mixed with extreme amounts of patience, others are nothing more than gratuitous luck. In all cases capturing that decisive moment involved an understanding of the technical aspects of photography, an awareness of my surroundings, knowledge of my subject and of course, being in the right place at the right time. I hope you enjoy a look at our natural world as I have captured it on film.