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  1. New!  HUGE!  Larger Than Life prints!

    Get my Power of Vernal Falls on a print taller than you are, or get my Angel Oak on a print wider than you can stretch your arms!


    These Larger Than Life (LTL) prints are on an amazing lightweight canvas fabric paper with a gentle but effective adhesive backing that will stick to nearly any surface, including exposed brick, large windows, as well as the textured plaster walls that are common in Las Vegas and other areas of the country.


    No expensive custom framing or canvas stretching needed, and no messy wallpaper paste to deal with. The prints can be repositioned or moved to other walls 100 times or more without losing it’s adhesiveness, and they will not peel the paint off of your walls.


    This is truly an amazing product that I am excited to offer. Having such a gigantic print on your wall will truly have a dramatic impact on your decor.


    Currently, a selection of 21 of my photos are available in LTL prints ranging from 60” to 82” (as measured on longest side). If there are any additional photos in my portfolio that you’d like to me to offer as an LTL print, just let me know.


    These huge prints are available exclusively through the following website: LTLprints.com/PhotoRaconteur

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“Bridalveil Rainbows” by Benjamin Padgett

Now available as a stunning Limited Edition MetalPrint!

Colorful double rainbows at the base of Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park. The 620’ tall waterfall was originally named “Pohono” by Native Americans, which translates to “the spirit of the puffing wind.” Notice that the colors of the outer rainbow are in reverse order of the main rainbow. The mist at this location is overwhelming in the Spring, requiring rain gear and camera waterproofing. Even then, it requires a paparazzi-like approach to snap photos quickly while turning toward the spray and then away in an attempt to try to keep the lens as dry as possible. The colorful rainbows have been isolated against a monochromatic background in the digital darkroom in order to achieve my desired visual effect.

    “Bridalveil Rainbows” by Benjamin Padgett

    Now available as a stunning Limited Edition MetalPrint!

    Colorful double rainbows at the base of Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park. The 620’ tall waterfall was originally named “Pohono” by Native Americans, which translates to “the spirit of the puffing wind.” Notice that the colors of the outer rainbow are in reverse order of the main rainbow. The mist at this location is overwhelming in the Spring, requiring rain gear and camera waterproofing. Even then, it requires a paparazzi-like approach to snap photos quickly while turning toward the spray and then away in an attempt to try to keep the lens as dry as possible. The colorful rainbows have been isolated against a monochromatic background in the digital darkroom in order to achieve my desired visual effect.

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“Bridge Mountain Cloudscape” by Benjamin Padgett

Now available as a stunning Limited Edition MetalPrint!

Incredible cloud formations over Bridge Mountain within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, located along the outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada. This was definitely one of those times when patience was rewarded. You just have to choose your spot and wait for the lighting and weather conditions to fall into place. Red Rock Canyon is a beautiful area just minutes from my home, and I am trying to do my part to help it gain the world’s attention that it deserves.

    “Bridge Mountain Cloudscape” by Benjamin Padgett

    Now available as a stunning Limited Edition MetalPrint!

    Incredible cloud formations over Bridge Mountain within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, located along the outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada. This was definitely one of those times when patience was rewarded. You just have to choose your spot and wait for the lighting and weather conditions to fall into place. Red Rock Canyon is a beautiful area just minutes from my home, and I am trying to do my part to help it gain the world’s attention that it deserves.

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Florence Welch performing in Las Vegas by Benjamin Padgett

Click thru for a couple more photos of Florence + The Machine at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on April 21, 2012.

    Florence Welch performing in Las Vegas by Benjamin Padgett

    Click thru for a couple more photos of Florence + The Machine at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on April 21, 2012.

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“Ladybug & Cactus Flower” by Benjamin Padgett

Now available as a stunning Limited Edition MetalPrint!

I wandered upon this fine ladybug hanging out in the Spring bloom of a Cholla Cactus while in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area one afternoon. Beyond the Las Vegas Strip, finding colorful subjects to photograph in the Nevada desert can certainly be challenging, so I was delighted!

    “Ladybug & Cactus Flower” by Benjamin Padgett

    Now available as a stunning Limited Edition MetalPrint!

    I wandered upon this fine ladybug hanging out in the Spring bloom of a Cholla Cactus while in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area one afternoon. Beyond the Las Vegas Strip, finding colorful subjects to photograph in the Nevada desert can certainly be challenging, so I was delighted!

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Stained Glass Skylight at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio in Chicago by Benjamin Padgett

Frank Lloyd Wright added a studio to his Chicago home in 1898. Wright and his associates designed 125 structures here while developing his trademark Prairie style. The home and studio are beautifully preserved and are open for tours. Photos of the studio cannot be used commercially, so click thru and feel free to use my photo as a beautiful wallpaper on your computer!

    Stained Glass Skylight at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio in Chicago by Benjamin Padgett

    Frank Lloyd Wright added a studio to his Chicago home in 1898. Wright and his associates designed 125 structures here while developing his trademark Prairie style. The home and studio are beautifully preserved and are open for tours. Photos of the studio cannot be used commercially, so click thru and feel free to use my photo as a beautiful wallpaper on your computer!

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  13. “The Watch Tower” by Benjamin Padgett
A small watch tower marks the outside corner of the inner bawn of Aughnanure Castle in County Galway, Ireland. Remnants of the outer wall still stand in the distance, while a small portion of the castle frames the right side of this photograph. Built around 1500, the castle is intact, with its six stories still standing prominently on the banks of the Drimneen River. The watch tower is about 15’ (5m) in diameter.
Now available as a Limited Edition MetalPrint!

    “The Watch Tower” by Benjamin Padgett

    A small watch tower marks the outside corner of the inner bawn of Aughnanure Castle in County Galway, Ireland. Remnants of the outer wall still stand in the distance, while a small portion of the castle frames the right side of this photograph. Built around 1500, the castle is intact, with its six stories still standing prominently on the banks of the Drimneen River. The watch tower is about 15’ (5m) in diameter.

    Now available as a Limited Edition MetalPrint!

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“43-1/2 Meeting Street” by Benjamin Padgett

Charleston, South Carolina is a fantastic city to wander around in on foot and discover curious architectural details such as these intricate wrought iron gates with “1/2” in the address. In older cities, the U.S. Post Office used to assign fractional addresses to accessory dwellings which shared a parcel with a main dwelling, such as carriage houses that were converted into separate living quarters, as large houses that where converted into duplexes, or as narrow lots were subdivided. If you’re lucky on your downtown walking ventures, you may even come across a rare 1/3 address!
Now available as a Limited Edition MetalPrint!

    “43-1/2 Meeting Street” by Benjamin Padgett

    Charleston, South Carolina is a fantastic city to wander around in on foot and discover curious architectural details such as these intricate wrought iron gates with “1/2” in the address. In older cities, the U.S. Post Office used to assign fractional addresses to accessory dwellings which shared a parcel with a main dwelling, such as carriage houses that were converted into separate living quarters, as large houses that where converted into duplexes, or as narrow lots were subdivided. If you’re lucky on your downtown walking ventures, you may even come across a rare 1/3 address!

    Now available as a Limited Edition MetalPrint!

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  17. For the first time ever, I am now offering LIMITED EDITION prints of select photographs from my portfolio!
Not just ordinary prints, but MetalPrints!  Dyes are infused directly into specially coated aluminum sheets, creating truly archival works of art.  The vibrant luminescence of the dyed aluminum surface provides a unique and superior presentation of my photos. The colors and details really “pop” out of the MetalPrints in a way that is unmatched by any other medium.
The current selection includes photos that I took in Hawaii, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Charleston South Carolina, South Beach in Miami, as well as several photos that I took on my recent trip to Ireland.
Check out the Limited Edition Store!

    For the first time ever, I am now offering LIMITED EDITION prints of select photographs from my portfolio!

    Not just ordinary prints, but MetalPrints!  Dyes are infused directly into specially coated aluminum sheets, creating truly archival works of art.  The vibrant luminescence of the dyed aluminum surface provides a unique and superior presentation of my photos. The colors and details really “pop” out of the MetalPrints in a way that is unmatched by any other medium.

    The current selection includes photos that I took in Hawaii, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Charleston South Carolina, South Beach in Miami, as well as several photos that I took on my recent trip to Ireland.

    Check out the Limited Edition Store!

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Dallin on Keys

    Dallin on Keys

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“Ashford Gardens” by Benjamin Padgett

Beautiful gardens and fountain on the grounds of Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland.
Read more about Ashford Castle on IRElogue.  Click on the photo or HERE for prints. 

    “Ashford Gardens” by Benjamin Padgett

    Beautiful gardens and fountain on the grounds of Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland.

    Read more about Ashford Castle on IRElogue.  Click on the photo or HERE for prints. 

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“Lismore Castle” by Benjamin Padgett

As viewed from the bridge over the River Blackwater in County Waterford, Ireland.
Read more about Lismore Castle on IRElogue or click on the photo for prints.

    “Lismore Castle” by Benjamin Padgett

    As viewed from the bridge over the River Blackwater in County Waterford, Ireland.

    Read more about Lismore Castle on IRElogue or click on the photo for prints.

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“Iron Fence of St. Nicholas” by Benjamin Padgett

Built in the 1300s, the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is an Anglican church located in the heart of Galway.
It’s the largest medieval parish church in Ireland that has been in continuous use as a place of worship.
Read more on my blog dedicated to my trip to Ireland, IRElogue. 

    “Iron Fence of St. Nicholas” by Benjamin Padgett

    Built in the 1300s, the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is an Anglican church located in the heart of Galway.

    It’s the largest medieval parish church in Ireland that has been in continuous use as a place of worship.

    Read more on my blog dedicated to my trip to Ireland, IRElogue

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Clogher Cove by Benjamin Padgett

Sybil Head and the triple peaks known as the Three Sisters appear beyond the cove at An Drum, as viewed from near Clogher Head.  The small white specks on the peninsula are sheep, while the larger specks in the distance are houses.
Click here to SEE IT BIG!  
This is one of many photos from the “Dingle, Part II” post on IRElogue.

    Clogher Cove by Benjamin Padgett

    Sybil Head and the triple peaks known as the Three Sisters appear beyond the cove at An Drum, as viewed from near Clogher Head.  The small white specks on the peninsula are sheep, while the larger specks in the distance are houses.

    Click here to SEE IT BIG!  

    This is one of many photos from the “Dingle, Part II” post on IRElogue.

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