Preserving Greatness: Great Salt Lake in Photographs

Chris Carlson is a photographer deeply connected to Great Salt Lake through his ancestry, which traces back to the earliest pioneer settlers on Antelope Island. Over the past three years, Chris has dedicated himself to capturing the lake’s magnificence, using both traditional cameras and drones to craft expansive aerial views alongside detailed ground-level shots. His photographic approach skillfully reveals the lake’s grandeur in vivid and unexpected detail. Chris’s work aims to elevate public awareness and appreciation of Great Salt Lake’s ecological significance. He believes in the power of photography to bring people together, building a community of conservationists who, despite their differing viewpoints, share a common goal: the preservation of Great Salt Lake for future generations.