Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. Although our Durango gallery is temporarily closed to help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, we are open for business online and by telephone or email: Browse our online fine-art nature photography galleries Schedule a video chat with one of our art consultants Request a free digital mockup of our art on your wall Purchase fine-art nature photography prints Register for photography workshops and tours Send us an email or call 970-385-5853. Purchase any fine-art nature photography print and we will deliver it right to your doorstep for free. Use coupon code FREEDELIVERY.

Visiting Durango? How about a private half-day or full-day photography tour with Frank Comisar, Durango’s own internationally collected fine-art nature photographer: Shoot with a pro Private and customizable Photograph some of Frank’s favorite local spots Learn to make better photographs Develop your creative vision Beginner or advanced Tailored to your specific interests Learn to take control of your camera Fun and inspirational Private photography tours are a perfect for the beginner or advanced photographer. Join Frank to shoot some of his favorite places while learning to make better photographs. Contact Scenic Aperture to check availability or to book your tour now! Sample Itinerary Depart gallery 1/2 hour before sunrise 2-3 hours photography Return to gallery 1-2 hours digital darkroom (optional) What’s Included Transportation to photo shoot In-field photography instruction Digital darkroom Fun and inspiration Cost Half-Day: $400 USD Full-Day: $800 USD Non-photographer guest – Free Group rates available Required Gear Digital camera Lens Tripod

A local icon; Engineer Mountain rises to 12,968′. It dominates your view as you drive US Highway 550 between Durango and Silverton. Our newest release is available in multiple sizes and finishes. Click here for more information.

Scenic Aperture is pleased to announce two new fine-art photography prints for summer 2016. Both are available in three sizes and three finishes. Visit our Durango Gallery or shop online. Flat rate shipping available for any U.S. address.

We would like to thank our loyal customers, friends, and neighbors who made the first year of our Durango Gallery a resounding success. Without you, it would not have been possible. Please join us for a reception and unveiling of “Guarding Shiprock” from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on May 28, 2016 at 708 Main Ave. in Durango. To commemorate our anniversary, we are proud to announce the release of “Guarding Shiprock” by nationally and internationally collected photographer, Frank Comisar. This 24×36 fine-art dye sublimation print on aluminum will be limited to an edition of only 50 prints. Guarding Shiprock is available for pre-order now at the gallery, online, or by calling 970-385-5853. Pre-orders may be picked up at the gallery on May 28, 2016 or shipped upon request.

Two spots have opened up . . . Unfortunately, a workshop client has just been diagnosed with a serious illness and has had to cancel their workshop reservations. This has opened up two spots in each of our 2016 Ancient Migration and 2016 Exotic Birds of the Prairie workshops. Ancient Migration runs March 29-31 and Exotic Birds of the Prairie runs March 31 to April 3. Package deals are available. Shoot me an email ASAP if you’re interested – or go online to register.

Scenic Aperture is pleased to announce the release of four new fine-art photography prints. Each is printed directly on metal and available in three sizes. Prints arrive fully assembled and ready to hang on your wall.

There are basically two types of customers who visit my Durango gallery. The first are seeking artwork for their home or office. The second describe themselves as aspiring photographers seeking inspiration or advice. Whether they are interested in purchasing an image or creating their own, both types are interested in compelling landscape photographs. Invariably, I find myself engaged in a conversation about what what goes into making compelling landscapes. Of course there is no definitive answer. However, there is a basic recipe successful photographers use, in addition to their creative vision and judgement, to make those attention grabbing images to which people are naturally drawn. Compelling Landscape Photographs First and foremost, great landscapes convey a strong feeling or mood. My overarching goal as a nature photographer is to capture a moment in time that, when viewed in years to come, recalls the excitement and emotion of that moment. I know I’ve made a relevant photograph when it elicits a positive and emotional reaction from others. A “feeling” or a “mood” is an abstract concept that can be difficult to define. It can be even more difficult to capture in a two-dimensional medium such as a photograph. Ask ten photographers how it is done, and you’ll get at least ten different answers. However, there are a few basic ingredients, when combined with the photographer’s creative vision and technical skills, that are inherent in compelling landscape photographs.

Our 2016 workshop calendar has been published over on our workshop page. Check it out! It’s not too early to book your 2016 workshops.