Since 1998 James has been taking trips to the American southwest. Nature and humanity seem to be locked in a constant conflict for dominance in a landscape of endless horizons.  

As a gateway for migration it is a hostile unforgiving path. For the average American citizens the west represents opportunity or a last chance.  

Under this vast sky the monumental earth speaks to James.  The common bondage which holds us here, creates a dialog of nature and  humanity that resonates on the ancient landscape, speaking of time and struggles, victories and defeats.

Photographs by James E. Syme.