The Oregon Outback is a most desolate yet beautiful region, once inhabited by the Snakes and Klamath Indians and now home to ranchers of cattle and sheep. Many of these photographs were accessed through the historic Oregon Outback Scenic Biway which meanders through these ancient landscapes.

The mystique of this most remote region has always been attractive for its native American history, pioneer landmarks, colorful characters, artifacts, varied geology and sweeping skies.

2008 Oregon Outback, On Sacred Grounds, Clyde Keller Photo

On Sacred Grounds
Oregon Outback at Summer lake
Ancient mortar and pestle in historical setting
May 22, 2008 near Paisley

An intimate photographic view of stone artifacts ( Mortar & Pestel) placed back into their natural setting at a lake shore once inhabited by the Snakes Indians (including Northern Paiute, Pitt and Shoshone) for a period of nearly 7,000 years. These semi-nomadic gatherers inhabited the Lakeview region of Oregon. Artifacts are quite similar to those displayed at the Favell Museum in Klamath Falls. Many of the examples on display at the museum were found during the foundation excavation while the facility was being built and represent works by the Klamath and Modoc indians. The volcanic materials from which these Mortars were made extend eastward into the Lakeview region. Our Mortar and Pestel came from a farm over 85 years ago (1920s) in that area. It is a particularly beautiful unspoiled example in unbroken condition.

16x20 Inch Art Print
Image Dimensions are @11.3x17 inches
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2008 Oregon Outback, Sacred Shoreline, Clyde Keller Photo

Sacred Shoreline
Oregon Outback, Summer Lake
Native American Indians site
Winterly dust storm approaches

The Snakes Indians used to inhabit the very ground upon which I stood to take this eerie pictorial documentary landscape. I couldn't help but be reminded of how much this scene location resembled some of the Edward Curtis lake shore photos of Native American Indians.

It was supposed to be Spring... but dust storms raged across the high desert plains engulfing this beautiful lake area. That night a lightning storm ensued, taking out our cabin's power along with the water supply. In the morning it was snowing and it sure felt like Winter. But this remarkable color image was only possible because of such dramatic and unusual weather conditions.

16x20 Inch Art Print
Image Dimensions are @11.3x17 inches
Heavyweight Epson Satin paper
Signed/Dated on lower white border

Clear sleeved on foam core

This archival giclee print offers an exquisite range of tone, depth and brilliancy... faithfully capturing the unusual storm and lighting. Makes a strong impression. Suitable for immediate safe viewing and ready for framing.

Price: $250.00

After the Storm, Summer Lake bath house, Clyde Keller photo

After the Storm
Summer Lake Bath House
Oregon Outback near Paisley

The photograph was taken May 22, 2008 near Paisley (Chewaucan) Oregon. The panorama offers a sweeping view of the grounds at the Summer Lake Hot Springs. Pictured is the historic bathhouse built in 1927 and still in use. The hot mineral water flows from spring at 113 degrees and cools as it flows into the bathhouse. Nearby the Oregon Outback Scenic Biway follows the shoreline of Summer Lake once inhabited by the Six Tribes of the Klamaths and their predecessors. During the afternoon dust clouds were storming over the highly alkaline lake. The intensity of clouds (left) and dramatic lighting was indicative of a severe change in weather which brought snow later in the evening, unusual for a region plagued by drought.

This is an ultra wide field panorama (106x67 degrees)

20x16 Inch Archival B&W Giclee Print
Image Dimensions are @18x9 inches
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Austere Oregon landscape, Outback Power Lines, Clyde Keller photo art print

"Outback Power Lines"
Oregon Outback, near Lakeview
Austere landscape of this desolate region
October 12, 2011

16x20 Inch Archival Giclee Print
Image Dimensions are 11.3x17 inches
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The Oregon Outback is a most desolate yet beautiful region, once inhabited by the Snakes Indians and now home to ranchers of cattle and sheep. This atmospheric landscape was captured just north of Lakeview as sunset approached. Please enjoy!

This archival giclee print offers an exquisite range of color, tone and brilliancy faithfully capturing this poetic subject. Suitable for immediate safe viewing and ready for framing.

"Outback Power Lines" Copyright 2011 by Clyde Keller

Price: $145.00

Fort Rock Moonrise, Oregon Outback, Clyde Keller photo

Fort Rock Moonrise
Fort Rock National Monument
August 7, 1998, Oregon Outback

This panoramic giclee print offers an expansive view looking north looks towards the Fort Rock Monument at dusk, captured on August 7, 1998. Located in Central Oregon to the East of the Oregon Cascades (near Christmas Valley) the monument has both a fascinating geologic history and is filled with Pacific Northwest Indian and Pioneer Lore. The moonrise rose just after the sunset, providing a lush impressionistic color palette that reflects the austere beauty found in this rarefied atmosphere.

Large 20x30 inch Apart print
Image dimensions are 26x13 inches
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Fort Rock Moonrise Copyright 1998 by Clyde Keller

Price: $275.00

Fort Rock Vista, art print, Oregon Outback, Clyde Keller photo

Fort Rock Vista
Oregon Outback, Christmas Valley Region

Here is an exquisite wide-field view of the historic monument found near Christmas Valley in Central, Oregon. Captured on August 16, 2007.

This view looks towards the Fort Rock Monument at sunset captured on August 16, 2007. Located in Central Oregon to the East of the Oregon Cascades (near Christmas Valley) the monument has both a fascinating geologic history and is filled with Pacific Northwest Indian and Pioneer lore.

16x20 inch archival giclee art print
Image dimensions are @12x17 inches
Heavyweight Epson Satin paper
Signed/Dated on lower white border

Clear sleeved on foam core
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Price: $275.00

Historic Lakeview, Oregon Outback Grain Silo, Clyde Keller photo

"Oregon Outback Grain Silo"
Lakeview historic landmark
October 12, 2011

16x20 Inch Archival Giclee Print
Image Dimensions are 12.25x18 inches
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The Oregon Outback is a most desolate yet beautiful region, once inhabited by the Snakes Indians and now home to ranchers of cattle and sheep. This atmospheric view of a grain silo was captured at Lakeview as sunset approached. Please enjoy!

This archival giclee print offers an exquisite range of color, tone and brilliancy faithfully capturing this historic subject. Suitable for immediate safe viewing and ready for framing.

"Oregon Outback Grain Silo" Copyright 2011 by Clyde Keller

Price: $195.00

Oregon Outback Pot Shots, signpost gun target, Clyde Keller photo

"Oregon Outback Pot Shots"
Signpost, near Fort Rock-- doubling for target practice
October 12, 2011

16x20 Inch Archival Giclee Print
Image Dimensions are 11.3x17 inches
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The Oregon Outback is a most desolate yet beautiful region, once inhabited by the Snakes Indians and now home to ranchers of cattle and sheep. My good friend, Richard Bortels called out my attention to this bullet pounded signpost, apparently used for target practice, while we were enroute to Lakeview-- so we just had to stop to take in the "country wisdom" on display near Fort Rock, Oregon.

My original archival giclee print offers an exquisite range of color, tone and brilliancy faithfully capturing this gunned down subject. Suitable for immediate safe viewing and ready for framing.

"Outback Pot Shots" Copyright 2011 by Clyde Keller

Price: $145.00

Oregon Outback, COUNTRY WISDOMS, Paisley Pioneer Saloon, Keller art

"Country Wisdoms"
Paisley Saloon signboard- double take
Oregon Outback, October 12, 2011

16x20 Inch Archival Giclee Print
Image Dimensions are 11.3x17 inches
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The Oregon Outback is a most desolate yet beautiful region, once inhabited by the Snakes Indians and now home to ranchers of cattle and sheep. We found this hand written signboard (entitled "Country Wisdoms" ) while eating good grub (home made chili) at the local Paisley restaurant, well known as the Pioneer Saloon. I asked permission to slip behind the counter bracing my Nikon on the ceiling beams for a birds eye view of this authentic institution.

The three bits of wisdom read as follows:

1. A fellA who is too quick with an apology likely screws up A lot.

2. LAZy and Quarrelsome are ugly Sisters!!

3. It's downright Annoying to Argue with a fellA who knows what he's talking about!!!

My original archival giclee print offers an exquisite range of color, tone and brilliancy faithfully capturing the local color of this Outback subject. Suitable for immediate safe viewing and ready for framing.

"Country Wisdoms" Copyright 2011 by Clyde Keller

Price: $145.00

Windswept Cemetery at Paisley, Oregon Outback, Clyde Keller photo

Windswept Cemetery at Paisley
Oregon Outback Pioneer Landmark
Memorial Day Weekend Floral Display

An intimate pictorial view of some of the floral displays left by families at the historic Pioneer Landmark, Paisley Cemetery as Memorial Day weekend approached. The photograph was taken May 22, 2008 at the Paisley Cemetery, Oregon. This historic cemetery can be found by following the Scenic Outback Biway (Hwy 31) from LaPine, Oregon... finally connecting with Lakeview. Dust storms and high velocity winds were felt throughout the area leaving some of the floral display urns topsy-turvy. The subdued diffused lighting was indicative of a severe change in weather which brought snow later in the evening, unusual for a region plagued by drought. The sun's orb can be seen through the dust clouds in the background... the effect of the intense wind on the blurred flowers contributes to an evocative mood cast by the weather during the last moments of daylight.

16x20 inch archival giclee art print
Image dimensions are @11.3x17 inches
Heavyweight Epson Satin paper
Signed/Dated on lower white border

Clear sleeved on foam core
Shipped flat, insured with delivery confirmation

Price: $250.00