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...d capture in the camera of moments in their private lives that I have allowed me to glimpse. The Mustangs are threatened with extinction by our own national and state governments constantly "culling" the herds to keep numbers "manageable". They are forced to live in arid, barren landscape and still their spirits soar as they thunder through these deserts leaving the viewer awestruck.

With a background in photojournalism and a love of the western lifestyle, photographer Judy Jones has found her niche, documenting the animals and landscape that surrounds us. Jones is a long-time resident of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Nature abounds here even in the Jones’ backyard with resident deer, bear, raccoons, foxes, skunks, porcupines and many varieties of birds as well. The surrounding countryside is full of the rich history of the west with ranches, cattle and horses, rodeos and cowboys walking down Lincoln Avenue, our main street, so there is no shortage of photogenic subjects. Judy has been in the photo business for the past 40 years. She has worked as a photo columnist for airline magazines, real estate photographer for publications such as “Estates” magazine, a photography teacher at the college level, also the official ski area photographer for Diamond Peak Ski area in Lake Tahoe and a long stint as a photojournalist for Swift Newspapers. About 15 years ago she discovered a most meaningful way to combine being pro-active for endangered and threatened species by using environmental portraits of our beautiful North American animals for nature publications and wildlife organizations. Recently she has added cowboys (possibly another endangered species) and horses to the mix for some lively and has dramatic shots that evoke memories of days past.

To see more work go to: www.judy-jones-photo-source.com