Marguerite Garth is an artist, photographer, and writer whose photos explore the emotional and environmental depth of natural landscapes. Curator Julio Hardy described her work “She can photograph nothing and make it interesting.” No wonder, she won 1st place at the International Photo Awards. Best known for her powerful images of the Southwestern desert, Marguerite is now gaining recognition for collections rooted in the Pacific Northwest.

 Fine art photography isn’t all she has done since moving to North Cove. She cultivates a vegetable garden, supplying herself and other folks with delectable and nutritious food, often featured in her adventurous and health-conscious cooking. She also volunteers those gardening skills at the Shoalwater Tribal farm.

 Marguerite has changed the lives of many dogs and cats, providing homes, spaying strays, and curbing predation. One day back in California, she was photographing the desert when a sudden sound of gunshot caused her to lose footing and tumble into an abandoned mine. When she awoke at the bottom of the shaft, she saw her five rescue dogs waiting patiently above her at the entrance. Fortunately, a hiker also saw the dogs and came to investigate, called 911, and instigated a heroic rescue. What some people will go through for that perfect picture!

 The box camera featured in La Petite Marguerite’s hands? It is used by the flesh and blood photographer to get larger film negatives for fine art photos. Lately, her local showings have featured “Artists for Resistance” following the tradition of Picasso, Georgia O’Keefe, Diego Rivera, and Freida Kalo. Her moving works are joined by the community of artists Marguerite supports. Check out www.margueritegarth.com, especially her collection entitled “a climate celebration.” Besides capturing the beauty of the commonplace, these photos illustrate the plants’ cooperation in preserving our shoreline.