ABOVE The owner of Lincoln Street Bakery in Lander, WY, delivered fresh slices of sourdough as I worked through the first 16-hour day on this one. When I stopped and looked at it, I only saw flaws. Then I remembered some sage advice from a friend: Take a nap, then see how your feelings are. The next day I came back and was amazed. I danced with the piece for another 10 hours, then had a friend scoop me up to drink tequila late into the night. Photo: Kyle Vassilopoulos 092 EMMA YARDLEY