But the landscape can be intimidating. Is that also a draw?

Scariness is part of the thrill. People say the place is almost menacing. At the same time, it is incredibly photogenic. The area is otherworldly. As I put up my camera, it wasn’t hard to capture that. You lose yourself. But you definitely don’t want to be there on your own.

Did this project pose special challenges for you?

One day right after lunch the sky became very black. I told Yermo, “Maybe we should go back to the car or find shelter in a cave.” But we didn’t; we just kept walking. And then it started pouring rain. The storm engulfed us. Lightning bolts were coming down to the left and to the right, some of them not more than 50 yards away.

At the end I put my hands up. I told myself, I’m just going to keep going. We Italians believe that when your time is up your time is up.

Through Nov. 14, Staley-Wise Gallery, 100 Crosby Street, Suite 305, Manhattan; 212-966-6223, staleywise.com. Call to make an appointment.

Source: New York Times

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