In the remote stretches of western South Dakota lies Scenic, a nearly forgotten town once sustained by travelers along a busy highway. When Interstate 90 diverted traffic to the north, the town gradually fell silent. Today, its weathered buildings and abandoned storefronts remain as quiet witnesses to another era.
Echoes of Scenic explores the lingering presence of a community that time has largely passed by. Through fractured windows, fading signs, peeling paint, and empty interiors, these photographs reveal traces of the lives once lived here. Rather than documenting rural decline, the collection seeks to capture the atmosphere of a place suspended between memory and disappearance.
There is a particular beauty in what remains. Each image invites the viewer to consider the passage of time, the fragility of human ambition, and the stories that endure long after their inhabitants have departed.
Echoes of Scenic was awarded Bronze in the Professional Fine Art / Landscape category at the 2025 Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3).
All photographs in this collection are available as limited-edition fine art prints. A book featuring the complete series is also available at the end of the collection.
For a behind-the-scenes look at the project, explore The Story Behind the Collection: Echoes of Scenic.
