In this inaugural volume of An Observant Eye, photographer Steve Eller explores the concept of sanctuary—not as a static location, but as a deliberate moment of clarity found within the world’s diverse landscapes. Through a curated collection of high-contrast photography, Eller traces a journey that spans the visceral, wind-swept ridges of Iceland, the weathered history of the Colorado Eastern Plains, and the intimate familiarity of the Rocky Mountain foothills.

The work moves beyond traditional landscape photography to offer a grounded, spiritually resonant narrative of observation and discovery. By pairing expansive vistas with the quiet details of "forgotten" structures, Sanctuary invites the viewer to find common ground between the epic and the ordinary. This 20-page zine serves as both a visual portfolio and a quiet place for reflection, documenting a persistent search for beauty, purpose, and the divine design found in every environment.