In the pause between racing heats, solitary figures occupy the colonnade near Keeneland's walking ring, where moments before the bell bettors make their final evaluations. The iconic Rolex clock stands as a monument to precision and wealth, its presence a reminder that time, money, and horseflesh converge in this cathedral of Thoroughbred racing.
Captured through infrared photography, the scene transforms ordinary waiting into something more contemplative. A lone figure in the colonnade's shadows provides human scale against the architectural grandeur, embodying the universal experience of anticipation, the quiet moment before action, when possibility still outweighs outcome.
Beyond the colonnade, infrared-illuminated trees glow against a golden sky, creating an otherworldly backdrop to this most traditional of racing rituals. This is Keeneland as interlude, the space between races where hope and calculation exist in careful balance.
Sizes & Pricing:
5x7 (Open Edition): $95
8x10 (Open Edition): $135
11x14 (Limited Edition of 25): $285
Location: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky
About This Series
Part of the Kentucky Infrared Series (2006-2008), created during the artist's Bluegrass period. This body of work earned exhibition placement in the Chancellor's Art Exhibition Series at Washington State University Tri-Cities, exploring Kentucky's iconic landscapes through the transformative lens of infrared photography.
Editions & Materials:
Open Edition (5x7, 8x10): Archival giclée on premium lustre paper
Limited Edition (11x14, edition of 25): Museum-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag, numbered and signed
About the Artist: Michael Kloth, MFA, CPP. Work held in TMC Foundation permanent collection. Member, Professional Photographers of America and American Society of Media Photographers.
In the pause between racing heats, solitary figures occupy the colonnade near Keeneland's walking ring, where moments before the bell bettors make their final evaluations. The iconic Rolex clock stands as a monument to precision and wealth, its presence a reminder that time, money, and horseflesh converge in this cathedral of Thoroughbred racing.
Captured through infrared photography, the scene transforms ordinary waiting into something more contemplative. A lone figure in the colonnade's shadows provides human scale against the architectural grandeur, embodying the universal experience of anticipation, the quiet moment before action, when possibility still outweighs outcome.
Beyond the colonnade, infrared-illuminated trees glow against a golden sky, creating an otherworldly backdrop to this most traditional of racing rituals. This is Keeneland as interlude, the space between races where hope and calculation exist in careful balance.
Sizes & Pricing:
5x7 (Open Edition): $95
8x10 (Open Edition): $135
11x14 (Limited Edition of 25): $285
Location: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky
About This Series
Part of the Kentucky Infrared Series (2006-2008), created during the artist's Bluegrass period. This body of work earned exhibition placement in the Chancellor's Art Exhibition Series at Washington State University Tri-Cities, exploring Kentucky's iconic landscapes through the transformative lens of infrared photography.
Editions & Materials:
Open Edition (5x7, 8x10): Archival giclée on premium lustre paper
Limited Edition (11x14, edition of 25): Museum-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag, numbered and signed
About the Artist: Michael Kloth, MFA, CPP. Work held in TMC Foundation permanent collection. Member, Professional Photographers of America and American Society of Media Photographers.
Image from the Kentucky Infrared Series displayed with museum-quality matting and framing (framing not included with print purchase)
