Scott McQuown Photography Ltd.

Scott McQuown Photography Ltd. I am a geologist and fine art photographer specializing in black-and-white landscapes that capture the solitude and grandeur of remote places.

Exploring the world’s wild places through a geologist’s lens—capturing solitude, scale, and the raw beauty of landscapes shaped by time, tectonics, and the elements. With nearly 40 years of experience studying the Earth's structure, I have developed a deep appreciation for the forces that shape our planet—tectonics, erosion, and the relentless passage of time. My images blend scientific precision

with artistic intuition, distilling fleeting moments into timeless compositions. My passion for photography grew alongside my career in geology, where I spent decades interpreting rock formations and uncovering hidden details within the Earth's layers. This analytical approach informs my work behind the lens, allowing me to see landscapes in ways others might overlook. Whether capturing the rugged peaks of the Himalayas, the windswept coastlines of the North Atlantic, or the vast wilderness of Alaska, I strive to convey the power and stillness of these spaces. In 2025, I received honors from several international photography competitions, including the World Masters of Photography Awards, the Fine Art Photography Awards, and Black & White Magazine. One of my awarded images will be featured in a screening at Gallerie LIK in Vienna, Austria in July. My work has also been exhibited internationally at venues such as Blank Wall Gallery in Athens and Valid World Hall in Barcelona. These recognitions and exhibitions reflect a growing appreciation for a body of work shaped by both discipline and devotion. Through my photography, I aim to explore the natural world with fresh eyes—to find wonder in its details, resilience in its forms, and inspiration in its untamed beauty.

Sunlight spilling through a break in the storm, tracing the old glacial path as if the valley still remembers the ice th...
11/16/2025

Sunlight spilling through a break in the storm, tracing the old glacial path as if the valley still remembers the ice that carved it.

Lundy Lake, California

I rarely share both versions of a scene, but this one asked for it. The black and white focuses on structure; the color ...
10/26/2025

I rarely share both versions of a scene, but this one asked for it. The black and white focuses on structure; the color on atmosphere. Which would you hang on your wall?

Farming wind, somewhere in Nevada.
10/19/2025

Farming wind, somewhere in Nevada.

Camped above Mono Basin — faulted edge of an ancient lakebed.Eastern Sierra, California
10/18/2025

Camped above Mono Basin — faulted edge of an ancient lakebed.

Eastern Sierra, California

Contact Metamorphism
10/14/2025

Contact Metamorphism

Crystalline Divide
10/13/2025

Crystalline Divide

Arete in Alpenglow
10/13/2025

Arete in Alpenglow

Just Trying to Be Noticed
10/12/2025

Just Trying to Be Noticed

The winding ridge in the valley below is a glacial moraine — a ridge of sediment (huge boulder- to clay-sized particles)...
10/12/2025

The winding ridge in the valley below is a glacial moraine — a ridge of sediment (huge boulder- to clay-sized particles) deposited by ice. As the glacier advanced, it pushed this material up, and when the ice finally melted, it left behind this sinuous marker of one of its later pauses in retreat — a visible trace of the glacier’s changing edge.

Found a quiet corner of the Sierra for the night.
10/08/2025

Found a quiet corner of the Sierra for the night.

And here comes McQuown. Defying gravity and common sense in one fluid motion!
10/07/2025

And here comes McQuown. Defying gravity and common sense in one fluid motion!

Home away from home. Tonight it's the Eastern Sierras.
09/30/2025

Home away from home. Tonight it's the Eastern Sierras.

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Coal Creek, CO

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