44 Farms, Cameron, Texas
This black and white photograph presents a solitary Black Angus bull standing in winter fog at 44 Farms near Cameron, Texas.
The composition is direct and centered. The animal’s dark mass contrasts sharply against the pale mist, while distant trees and fencing dissolve into soft tonal gradation. The fog compresses depth, isolating the subject and reinforcing its physical presence within the frame.
The bull’s slight turn introduces a subtle asymmetry within an otherwise frontal stance, creating a quiet tension between stillness and movement.
Rendered in monochrome, the image emphasizes weight, texture, and silhouette — a study in strength held within restraint.
Awards and Exhibitions
Gold Award — American Advertising Federation, Houston
Second Place, Advertising — International Black & White Spider Awards
Limited Edition
Issued in a total edition of 15, with 2 Artist Proofs.
The edition applies across all sizes.
Authentication
This black and white work is produced exclusively as an archival pigment print on museum-grade paper. Each print is signed and includes a certificate of authenticity with matched hologram verification.
Alternative presentation formats are not offered in order to preserve tonal integrity and continuity with traditional darkroom practice.
