In Memory Of David Cramer
David Cramer (on left) with his partner, Avi. Photo dated November 8, 2008
Last week the Dry Heat Gallery lost an artist and a dear friend. On the evening of Thursday, March 25, 2010, photographer David Cramer was in the field heading an expedition to photograph wild horses when he suffered a massive heart attack. He passed away later that night. David was widely known for his fine art nature photography and his advocacy for the preservation and freedom of wild horses in the American southwest. David was also an active member of the New Mexican Horse Project, New Mexico’s largest wild horse sanctuary and genealogical study. When Rick and I wanted to start photographing wild horses, it was David that volunteered to help us and he chaperoned us on several outings, always knowing right where the horses were likely to be. We thought of David as a kind and generous soul, we are so thankful for the time we shared his friendship and we will remember him through his many photographic works. You may learn more about David Cramer and view more of his photography on his personal website.
-DeAnna Dimmitt and Rick Meiers
Dry Heat Photography
Please feel free to leave to leave your thoughts for David in the comment space below or by clicking the “comments” link at the top of this post.
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of this amazingly talented artist. I met David a few times at the gallery and he will be missed!!
Thank you for doing this. I wanted to write something on his FB wall, but I wasn’t able to. I had the honor to meet him at Dry Heats Gallery and was really looking forward to going out and shooting with him. David’s work is amazing and he will be missed.
wow, brilliant images from a brilliant photographer.
Thank you both for honoring David. He was truly an amazing man who’s love and friendship will be greatly missed.
He will certainly live on in his beautiful work. Sending all my prayers and best energy to his family and friends. Thank you Rick & DeAnna for this lovely memory of him.
Oh dear David, How we will miss your vision, your talent but most of all your kind generous spirit. Your beautiful art was exemplary and will remain as a legacy for us all to strive towards. Avi and all of us were so lucky to spend time with you although you left us too soon. There was always going to be another photo trip to your beloved horses, another chance to laugh, another chance to learn from you. I hold you in my heart forever.
Thank you from Austin, Texas for this tribute to David. It is good to see his photos here and to see the photo of him and Avi. Helps.
Thank you for creating this tribute. I spent a week with David on a photo workshop just one year ago, and then met Avi too at the end of the week. I was stunned to hear the news this week, but I am so thankful that I got to meet David. I had hoped our friendship would last a long time, but things don’t always work out the way one hopes. Rest in peace, David my friend.
Thank you so much. David touched my life.
I will miss you on the preserves. Much love, David.
Cat
Catherine Siler Bailey
Asst Director New Mexican Horse Project
What a legacy to leave — all of these magnificent nature photographs as well as that enduring kindness and unforgettable smile. I will miss you very much David. My love to Avi.
Valerie Seymour (Member New Mexican Horse Project)