THE THIN VEIL
“There are moments where something shifts…and you realize this world is not all there is.”
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ONE OF FOUR IMAGES SELECTED FOR THE PERMANENT ARCHIVE
In conjunction with the momentum following his May 29th presentation, the Chrysler Museum of Art formally acquired four works by Rodney Lough Jr. into its permanent collection in November 2025.
The four images are: The Thin Veil, Trees of the Mist, El Cap at Sunrise Along the Merced River, and Left Handed – Pano.
This acquisition was made in recognition of his artistic vision and the profound inspiration his work has brought to so many.
The selection marks an important moment in the continued institutional recognition of his contribution to fine art landscape photography.
THE STORY
Denali National Park & Preserve | Alaska, USA
They say that there is a thin line between heaven and hell. They say there is a thin veil between the life we live today and the glory of an eternal life. They say there is revelation, even today.
Every now and then the veil is lifted and we get a very quick simple view of the glory that awaits and it is that view that grounds our faith. It is that faith that, balanced with the veiled glimpses seen, keeps mankind from tearing itself apart.
I know, without equivocation, that if you can see what I have seen you would know for surety that The Thin Veil doesn’t have to be so thin.
See Ya On the Trail!
Rodney
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LIMITED EDITION | Appreciation Level I
VISTA STYLE
THE THIN VEIL
If you’re looking for a sleek, contemporary display that feels simple and elegant, then our Vista Mount, exclusively designed by Rodney, is perfect for you. It highlights your stunning photograph with a contemporary feel.
The entire image is raised off the wall by a specially designed, cutting-edge frame that beautifully displays the image as if it is hovering in midair. To learn more on framing styles please take a moment to review our STYLES & EDITIONS guide.
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If you’re looking for a sleek, contemporary display that feels simple and elegant, then our Vista Mount is perfect for you. This amazing stylized look will highlight your stunning artwork with a modern contemporary feel. The entire image is raised off the wall by a specially designed frame that beautifully displays the image as if it is hovering in midair. This style fits exceptionally well no matter the style of your home. To learn more on framing styles please take a moment to review our STYLES & EDITIONS guide.
LIMITED EDITION | Appreciation Level I
DELLA TERRA
THE THIN VEIL
We often get asked where we come up with some of these names. In this case it was easy. Della Terra is Italian for “From the Earth.” What more do we need to say? It’s the perfect description for this wonderful style. Each piece is hand fitted with a very high end tightly woven fabric wrap, in either black or white. Rodney has personally picked out several frame options that work phenomenally well with this style: Walnut, Charcoal and Cherry. Each is handcrafted in and imported from Italy, and are sourced from sustainable forestry programs. All you have to do is pick which frame and linen works best for you - because Rodney already knows that they will look great together! To learn more on framing styles please take a moment to review our STYLES & EDITIONS guide.
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We often get asked where we come up with some of these names. In this case it was easy. Della Terra is Italian for “From the Earth.” What more do we need to say? It’s the perfect description for this wonderful style. Each piece is hand fitted with a very high end tightly woven fabric wrap, in either black or white. Each frame is handcrafted in and imported from Italy, and are sourced from sustainable forestry programs. All you have to do is pick which frame and linen works best for you. To learn more on framing styles please take a moment to review our STYLES & EDITIONS guide.
LIMITED EDITION | Appreciation Level I
LOOSE STYLE
THE THIN VEIL
Loose Limited Edition Series
When it comes to art, it’s personal. We realize that, of course. That’s why we offer Rodney’s beautiful images in a raw form: the photograph by itself.
The image comes to you packaged in a sealed shipping packet. We recommend that you open it in the presence of your framer to ensure its perfection – it’s good to know that you left it with the framer in perfect condition. There’s also a note to the framer with an open invitation to call the studio to discuss any issues or concerns they might have regarding how to properly handle your pristine Fine Art photograph. These photographs are very delicate, and it’s easy for someone without experience working with them to damage them.
In fact, you’ll never be able to get one of these images framed by someone else as well as we can frame it. So, even though we offer this option, we really try to dissuade you from choosing it and work to convince you to get your photograph framed by us, because we’ve been doing it a long time. After all, Rodney wants his artwork to be presented perfectly. In the long run, if you see a framing style you like with us, you’ll never be able to get it done elsewhere for less, or with quality as high. No one can frame these images better than we can. To learn more on framing styles please take a moment to review our STYLES guide.
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When it comes to art, it’s personal. We realize that, of course. That’s why we offer Rodney’s beautiful images in a raw form: the photograph by itself. The image comes to you packaged in a sealed shipping packet. We recommend that you open it in the presence of your framer to ensure its perfection – it’s good to know that you left it with the framer in perfect condition. We are here to help your framer should they desire. To learn more on framing styles please take a moment to review our STYLES & EDITIONS guide.
FIELD NOTES
Camera: Arca Swiss RL3D Large Format
Lens: 180mm
Aperture: f11.3
Exposure: 1/60 Second
Film: Phase One IQ180 (iso35)