Covered in a halo of snow and ice from the mist rising off of nearby, thermal waters, this ephemeral moment captures the strength, grit, and resilience of the American bison. As the forest is obscured in a curtain of haze, it also appears as if this bison is coming out of another universe, thereby adding to a sense of allure and mystique. There is no other animal as embedded in the pull of the American West as the bison, and the impactful perspective of this image, “Gatekeeper,” honors the tremendous power of the bison in Western mythology.
Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures, animals, and communities through a fashion-inspired lens. He has received 120+ prestigious international awards and has had his artwork featured in many publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fortune, and Outside Magazine. His photographic work can be found in public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), as well as in hundreds of corporate and private collections in over 20 countries around the world including the Four Seasons (HI) and the Waldorf Astoria.
