Richard Wright Collection

Highway snow plow in winter. Wells B. C. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes
Highway snow plow in winter. Wells B.C. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and close-ups

Native of southern Eurasia, the Chukar Partridge was introduced to North America as a game bird. A handsome little cinnamon and gray partridge with striking stripes along its sides

A native of southern Eurasia, the Chukar was introduced to North America as a game bird. A handsome little cinnamon and gray partridge with striking stripes along its sides and a bright red bill

The Arrival of Prince William Henry to New York, c. 1781 (hand-coloured engraving)
497588 The Arrival of Prince William Henry to New York, c.1781 (hand-coloured engraving) by Leizel, Balthasar Friedrich (18th century); 47.9x38.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

A mule deer buck at National Bison Range, Montana

A delta on Middle Alkali Lake east of Cedarville, California

Middle Alkali Lake, California, Hwy 299

The northern pintail is a duck with wide geographic distribution that breeds in the northern areas of Europe, Asia and North America

Wood duck female, close-up of head

The mallard is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa

Black bear cub in tree

Black bear cub in spring

A grove of trees at Avebury, UK, a major Neolithic and medieval site

Oranges displayed in market in Shepherds Bush, London, U. K
Oranges displayed in market in Shepherds Bush, London, U.K

The Kings Deer (Red Deer) are native to the UK and can be found in old park reserves such as Richmond Park in the heart of London, UK

The common raven (northern raven) is a large all-black passerine bird found across the Northern Hemisphere

Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep grazing in grasslands. Mature rams

Panorama of lake

Azouzetta Lake and the Murray Range in Pine Pass on Highway 97, the Hart Highway in northern British Columbia

The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), a species of perching duck, is one of the most colorful of North American waterfowl. It is the state bird of Mississippi

Pintail duck (Anas acute) has a wide geographic distribution across northern latitudes

Trumpeter swan on river in winter. Formerly endangered, this heaviest bird in North American is now reestablished

A juvenal Great Grey Owl, the largest owl in the world, is distributed ac ross the Northern Hemisphere. (Large format sizes available)

Bison bull in silhouette in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park

The South Fork of Mule Canyons House on Fire Ruin is one of the most spectacular Anasazi ruins on Utahs Cedar Mesa. It is approximately a 2 mile hike from Utahs Highway 95, west of Blanding

A Road runner pauses momentarily on its search on the desert floor for grubs and small animals in southern Arizona. (Large format sizes available)

Star filled night sky with saguaro cactus over Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. (Large format sizes available)

Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, soars 600 feet into the desert sky from the bottom of an 800 foot canyon. (Large format sizes available)

Mummy Cave ruins in Canyon de Chelly. (Large format sizes available)

Frost patterns. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and closeups
Frost patterns. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and close-ups. (Large format sizes available)

Winter, Wells B. C. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and closeups
Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and close-ups. Close-up of snow

Ghost Lake Falls on the Matthew River in the Cariboo region of British Columbia is one of the most attractive, dramatic falls in the region. (Large format sizes available)

Winter frost. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and closeups
Winter frost. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and close-ups

Frost pattern. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and closeups
Frost pattern. Winter in British Columbia brings a variety of landscapes and close-ups. (Large format sizes available)

Purple finch. (Haemorhous purpureus). Male

Purple finch. (Haemorhous purpureus)

St. Saviors church under a summer night sky in Barkerville, B. C. Barkerville Historic Town
St. Saviors church under a summer night sky in Barkerville, B.C. Barkerville Historic Town, Cariboo, British Columbia, at night. (Large format sizes available)

Bowron Lake Provincial Park is a chain of lakes that offers a wilderness canoe circuit in the Cariboo Mountains of B.C

The Brewers blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) is a medium-sized New World blackbird, known for its iridescent coloring and breeding displays. (Large format sizes available)

Barkerville Victorian Christmas, 2011 Barkerville Historics Towns Victorian
Barkerville Victorian Christmas, Barkerville Historic Towns Victorian Christmas is celebrated in mid-December each year. Bells on a horse harness

The evening grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae

Barkerville at night. Barkerville Historic Town, Cariboo, British Columbia, at night. Main street and the Nicol Hotel under starlight, (Large format sizes available)

Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis taking flight. (Large format sizes available)

Columbia Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus) in early spring
Columbia Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus Columbianus) in early spring. (Large format sizes available)

Barkerville Historic Town in winter. St. Saviors church in winter

A Pine Sisken (Carduelis pinus) Male

Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis, stalking in marsh

A Pine Sisken (Carduelis pinus)

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Richard Wright, a man of many landscapes and talents. From the snowy highways of Wells, British Columbia to the rugged Rocky Mountains where he observed the majestic Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep ram. Born in southern Eurasia, Richard introduced himself to North America like the Chukar Partridge, embracing new opportunities as a game bird. In his study in New York City in 1943, Richard Wright immersed himself in his poetry and literature, capturing the essence of African American culture through his words. Just as Prince William Henry arrived in New York centuries ago, Richard's arrival into the world of poetry left an indelible mark on history. From National Bison Range in Montana to Middle Alkali Lake in California along Highway 299, Richard found inspiration amidst nature's beauty. He marveled at the graceful flight of the northern pintail duck and admired the intricate details on a wood duck female's head. Like a mallard that breeds across temperate Americas, Richard's creativity knew no boundaries. But it wasn't just wildlife that fascinated him; even black bear cubs climbing trees caught his attention. Through these encounters with nature and its creatures, Richard discovered profound connections between humanity and our natural surroundings, more than just a name; he embodied curiosity and appreciation for all things diverse and beautiful - whether it be landscapes or cultures. His legacy lives on through his works which continue to inspire generations to explore their own unique paths within this vast world we call home.