Jacob Martella Photography

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Taking Photos That Come With a Story

A sweeping panoramic view captures a vast landscape of rolling green mountains and valleys under a bright blue sky filled with puffy white clouds. A highway winds through the valley floor where a town is situated, with a plume of white smoke rising in the distance, while rocky outcrops and trees frame the foreground.
A scenic landscape features a train track curving through a lush green meadow towards a yellow wooden water tank standing on the right. Rolling hills covered in dark pine trees rise in the background under a dramatic sky filled with heavy grey and white clouds.
A vast, sunlit view of the Grand Canyon features endless layers of red and tan eroded cliffs and mesas extending to the horizon. A small segment of the Colorado River winds through the deep canyon floor on the left, set against a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds.
A low-angle black-and-white photograph features a massive streamlined diesel locomotive, engine number 5771, labeled "Rio Grande" on its nose and side. The train sits on tracks stretching into the distance, pulling passenger cars under a bright sky filled with fluffy cumulus clouds.
A rustic wooden barn stands nestled among tall trees with lush green and yellow foliage. A long wooden flume or trough system runs horizontally across the foreground, bordering a paved path, while dappled sunlight filters through the canopy above.
A wide landscape shot captures the vast expanse of a massive crater, with steep, tan rocky walls sloping down to a dry, flat bottom. The rim of the crater stretches across the horizon under a bright blue sky with a few small, scattered white clouds, while the reddish-brown rocky ground and the roof of a viewing platform are visible in the immediate foreground.
A wide landscape view looks down into a deep, forested gorge with steep slopes covered in dark green trees. In the distance, blue mountain ridges are visible under a dramatic sky filled with heavy, dark grey storm clouds hovering over bright white cumulus clouds.
A twilight street scene captures the Hotel Monte Vista with its large, bright red neon sign glowing atop a building against a deep blue sky. Below, a busy street is lined with parked cars, brick buildings, and illuminated storefronts, including signs for the "Switzer Building" and local businesses on the left.
A layered mountain landscape features dark, rolling foothills in the foreground that give way to a distant range of rugged, snow-capped peaks stretching across the horizon. Above, a dramatic sky is filled with heavy, textured grey and white clouds, casting shadows over the vast scenery below.
A wide landscape view captures a lush, vibrant green valley dotted with scattered pine trees, rolling gently toward a backdrop of forested mountains. Above, the bright blue sky is filled with large, fluffy white cumulus clouds casting soft shadows on the hills.
A night photograph captures a busy street scene with a bright marquee sign on the left reading "CHECK OUT OUR TOTALLY AWESOME 80'S T-SHIRTS AND TOYS BUY AQUARIUM TICKETS HERE". Cars travel along the curving road, their headlights and red taillights glowing in the dark, while distant streetlights and signs, including one for "Stone Lodge", illuminate the background.
A rugged mountain slope rises steeply, featuring distinct diagonal layers of rock strata interspersed with green pine trees. A small stone structure sits on the rocky summit at the upper right, silhouetted against a cloudy sky and a hazy blue horizon to the left.
A perspective shot looks down a set of train tracks at a rail yard, with maroon and cream passenger cars labeled "Cumbres & Toltec Scenic R.R." lining the right side. In the distance, steam rises from a locomotive near a tall wooden water tower, while people walk along the gravel path to the left near parked cars and station buildings under a bright, cloudy sky.
A vibrant field of bluebonnets fills the foreground with dense clusters of blue flowers and green leaves. In the background, slightly out of focus, a line of cars is parked along the horizon, and scattered people can be seen walking and taking photos under a clear blue sky.
A wide panoramic shot shows a town nestled in a valley surrounded by forested hills, with the left side bathed in warm, golden sunlight and the right side in deep shadow. A large mountain range spans the background under a gradient blue sky, while a tall pine tree stands prominently on the far left foreground.
A low-angle shot looks up at a tall observation tower featuring a hexagonal deck outlined in green neon lights near the top. The structure is supported by a dark metal lattice shaft with a visible internal spiral staircase and is topped by a thin antenna, set against a blue sky with scattered white clouds.
A long-exposure photograph shows a stream cascading over large, jagged rocks, creating a smooth, milky white waterfall effect. Green and reddish foliage frames the top and right sides of the scene, casting dappled shadows on the stone, while a brick wall structure is visible on the upper left.
Golden sunlight illuminates the jagged red and orange cliffs of the Grand Canyon on the left, contrasting sharply with the purple and blue shadows filling the vast depths beyond. Small, scattered clouds float in a blue and pink sky, while a rocky ledge with a few small trees forms the foreground.
A scenic vista overlooks a town nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills covered in green trees. Behind the town, a majestic mountain range rises against a vivid, cloudless deep blue sky, while the foreground features foliage with hints of autumn colors.
A high-angle shot captures two tram cars suspended against a steep, rocky mountain slope dotted with green vegetation. A tall blue support tower stands on the ridge, while a sprawling town with a grid of roads and buildings is visible in the valley background.
A long-exposure photograph captures a waterfall cascading down dark, tiered rocks in a forest setting, rendering the water as smooth, silky white streams. A large tree trunk anchors the left foreground, while lush green foliage surrounds the scene and scattered leaves rest on the wet stones.
A dramatic black-and-white close-up captures the front of steam locomotive number 683, emphasizing its circular front plate and cowcatcher. To the left sits a diesel engine numbered 5401 with "Rio Grande" visible on its side, while other train cars rest on tracks to the right under a sky filled with textured clouds.
A scenic landscape view captures a winding blue river snaking through a deep valley surrounded by rolling hills covered in dense forest with early autumn hues of yellow and green. In the distance, layers of blue mountain ridges fade against a bright sky filled with horizontal bands of white clouds.
A bright sun shines down on a wide mountain landscape, casting sunbeams over layered blue ridges that fade into the distance. A town is nestled in the valley below, surrounded by rolling hills, while the foreground is framed by lush green and yellow foliage under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A high-contrast black-and-white photograph features a vintage steam locomotive, engine number 74, resting on tracks. The train's detailed mechanical front is prominent, set against a backdrop of dark, rolling hills and a bright sky filled with fluffy white clouds. To the right, a tree and a passenger car labeled "Rio Grande" are visible in the background.
A long-exposure photograph captures a rushing stream in a lush forest, rendering the flowing water smooth and silky white. Moss-covered rocks emerge from the water in the foreground and line the banks, while dappled sunlight filters through the vibrant green foliage in the background, illuminating the scene with golden hues.
A bright sunburst peaks over the horizon of the Grand Canyon, bathing scattered clouds in golden and orange light against a fading blue sky. The vast canyon below is cast in deep shadow and cool blue haze, creating a strong contrast with the radiant sunrise, while a silhouetted tree on the right edge frames the scene.
A sunset view over the Grand Canyon shows layered rock formations in blue and purple hues beneath a horizon glowing orange and yellow. A silhouetted tree and rocky edge frame the left side of the foreground, while a small group of people stands on a fenced overlook to the right, admiring the vast landscape under a sky with scattered clouds.
A red brick two-story building labeled "SANTA FE FREIGHT DEPOT" stands on the right. To the left, an orange BNSF train engine passes behind a green tree. The foreground consists of a cracked asphalt street with scattered dry leaves.
A scenic landscape view from the summit of Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome), framed by two tall evergreen trees in the immediate foreground. Beyond the trees, layers of rolling mountain ridges stretch to the horizon, displaying a mix of autumn colors and dark green evergreens. The distant mountains fade into signature hazy blue layers under a clear, bright blue sky.
A scenic telephoto shot captures a mountain ridge above Gatlinburg, Tennessee, bathed in brilliant golden sunset light. The upper slopes are covered in trees that glow with warm orange hues, highlighting a light dusting of frost or snow on the branches. Below the ridge, the forest remains in deep blue shadow, creating a strong contrast. The sky above is dramatic, filled with soft, billowy clouds illuminated in shades of yellow, purple, and blue.
A twilight shot of a motel parking lot in Tucson after a rainstorm. Two dark SUVs are parked in front of a long, single-story building with lit exterior lamps. Large puddles on the asphalt reflect the vibrant sky and the motel lights. In the background, a dark mountain silhouette sits beneath a dramatic sky filled with purple, blue, and fiery orange sunset clouds.
A telephoto landscape view taken from the summit of Pikes Peak, looking west across layers of dark blue foothills and valleys. In the distance, the snow-capped Collegiate Peaks range spans the horizon, appearing as a jagged, light blue silhouette against the sky. A heavy layer of dark, dramatic clouds hangs above the mountains, contrasting with the strips of blue sky and sunlight below.
A scenic landscape view captures the massive red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods rising above a foreground of dark green juniper and pine trees. To the left, a large, smooth red cliff face dominates the frame, while jagged, vertical rock spires stand in the distance against a deep blue sky. A diagonal band of small, puffy white clouds stretches across the sky above the peaks.
A wide panoramic landscape features a rugged mountain range of red and orange rock formations rising above a green, tree-covered valley. The sky is expansive and blue, filled with large, dramatic white and gray clouds that hang over the peaks. Sunlight hits the mountain faces, creating a strong contrast between the bright rock and the shadows in the crevices.
A scenic eye-level shot looking down a curved railroad track leading into a rough, dark, rock-hewn tunnel. The ground and railroad ties are covered in fallen brown leaves, while the surrounding trees display a mix of green and yellow autumn foliage. Wooden fences line the approach to the tunnel on both sides, and a white "RAILROAD CROSSING" crossbuck sign stands to the right. Through the tunnel, daylight and green trees are visible at the far end.
A wide-angle landscape photograph captures a vibrant double rainbow arching across a partly cloudy, deep blue sky over a city street corner. The street, sidewalks, and buildings are wet, reflecting the late afternoon sunlight. In the foreground, a car and a pickup truck wait at a traffic light. Several buildings, including one with a "DOWNTOWN MARKET" sign, line the street, along with trees and utility poles. The overall scene suggests a recent rainstorm has just passed.
A wide, sunlit green pasture with two horses grazing in the distance. The pasture is bordered by a line of trees in green and yellow autumn colors. Behind the trees, a large mountain range with patches of fall foliage rises to fill the horizon under a clear, bright blue sky.