Wall Art Collection
Photographs by Silver2Silicon
Landscapes
This collection comprises photos taken in a natural setting, including National & State Parks and other scenic areas around the world.
ShopUrban Landscapes
Landscapes are not limited only to those found in nature, these 'urban' landscapes or 'cityscapes' can be just as lovely, but clearly show the influence of humans on their environment.
ShopFlora & Fauna
A wide-ranging collection made up of 'portraits' of flowers, plants, trees, and animals. Included is the special 'Sunflowers for Ukraine' project, where profits from the sales will be donated to UNICEF USA.
ShopStill Life
A collection of common objects seen from a unique perspective, such as this photo the studio where Elvis first recorded. Included is a wide range of still-lifes from antiques, architectural details to everyday objects.
ShopPlanes, Trains & Autos
This group contains photos from car shows & museums and includes civilian & military planes; classic & hot-rod cars; boats & ships; rockets & spacecraft; trains, and hot-air balloons.
ShopAbout the company
We named our photo business, Silver2Silicon, to describe our journey from traditional, silver halide-based photography to digital capture. Along the way, we've owned more cameras than we can count, spent more hours in the darkroom than we can remember and now rely on a mouse instead of print dodging tools and an enlarger. The change in technology has been nothing short of revolutionary, but the view through the viewfinder remains nearly the same. We hope you enjoy the collection!
Lenore & Rich Schleuning
Ramble On
Death Valley Dune Wave Series
The Mesquite Flat Dunes in the Death Valley National Park is a study in contrasts. It is impossible to ignore the majesty and sweeping arc of the dunes set in a landscape so barren as to be almost other-worldly in nature. But below the tops of the dunes and in the small valleys between the peaks there is a much different view of the area, where the small details and shapes become more apparent.
Evenings at Mesquite Flat Dunes
Of the five sand dune regions in Death Valley, the best known and easiest to reach are the Mesquite Flat Dunes. Located just outside of Stovepipe Wells and about a two-mile hike from Rt. 190, the dunes reach a height of more than 100’/30m.
Night Photography in Death Valley
The night sky in Death Valley can be spectacular. Most nights are cloud free and the location is far enough from Vegas where the only issue with light pollution is for southern facing shots. Death Valley is one of three parks in the United States dark enough to be listed by the International Dark Sky Association, providing ample views of the Milky Way and the star field.
Photographing the Rhyolite Ghost Town
Just over two hours from Las Vegas lies the ghost town of Rhyolite, NV. In the early 1900’s, it was a booming mining town, boasting three banks, a stock exchange, a school for 250 students, 50 saloons, 19 lodging houses, 16 restaurants, 2 electric plants and even its own railroad. Like other mining towns, as the gold ran out, its population of nearly 5,000 headed to greener pastures. In 1916, the town was ultimately abandoned and only 14 residents remained by 1920. Many of the structures were either relocated or deconstructed for their building materials. Those remaining today are only ghosts of their former glory.
We Support
American Art Therapy Association
As visual artists and business managers, the Schleuning's have made their livelihood from the art, photography, and visual design industries. As a way of giving back to the community that has been their source of inspiration for many years, they are donating 5% of the profit generated from The Artisan Marketplace to the American Art Therapy Association. For five decades, this group has advocated for access to professional art therapists and the advancement of art therapy as a regulated mental health and human services profession.
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