Old Tree in the Road. Petrified Forest National Park Canvas Print

Restored film image of a tall fossilized tree and its separate base, blocking a portion of the road in the Petrified Forest National Park. Drivers simply go around it. The park is located 22 miles east of Holbrook, Arizona, just off I-40, in Navajo and Apache counties. Here the high desert country of northeastern Arizona averages 5400 feet in elevation.

The park was established as a national monument in 1906 and named for the petrified wood, such as this large fossilized tree, that amazed early settlers and visitors. Indian ruins and petroglyphs are also found in the park, whose scope has greatly expanded over the years and has become a favorite of paleontologists. Where the Petrified Forest ends, the Painted Desert begins.

Shot in the summer of 1993 with a Minolta Freedom Escort and Kodak film. Scanned in 2014 and given a painterly look. You will more of these restored Arizona film images in this Arizona Gallery. Although they are limited to smaller print sizes, they wo...

This true aesthetic loves beautiful things, from architecture to the intricate details of flowers and plants. A native Californian who lived in Arizona before settling in Texas, I love nature, topography, and exploring small towns, looking for old buildings, unique objects, and rust. I enjoy making scenes look interesting and natural, as I saw them, and worthy of a place in your home, your office, your life. For 15 years I worked as a dental hygienist. Then I spent 25 years as an award-winning writer, graphic designer, and editorial consultant--skills I still use in this venue and in helping others with special projects. This unique background, requiring discernment and perfection, helps ensure the quality of my work. I hope you will...