Galen Rowell lived a life in photography that influenced and inspired not just a few photographers. He followed his calling wherever it took him. He went on many journeys to places far and away like the mountains of Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet, China, Africa, Alaska, Canada, Siberia, New Zealand, Norway and Patagonia.
Galen was a visionary. His philosophy set him apart. In his photography, Galen did not believe that the photographer should be dettached from the art that was the photograph. Instead, Galen wanted the photographer to be involved in the photograph. He wanted the artist to become part of the art. Galen saw the artist and the art as one. To Galen, the artist was the art.
Galen Rowell on Tibet from Mountain Light.
Indeed, Galen’s photography continues to influence and inspire. Long after his days in this world, Galen’s photography lives on. So does Galen in his photography in which the art is the artist that is Galen Rowell.
Galen Rowell (23 August 1940 — 11 August 2002) from Mountain Light.
More on Galen’s life and photography is available in the book Galen Rowell: A Retrospective. The Foreword is by Tom Brokaw. The Biographical Introduction is by Robert Roper. The Critic’s Perspective is by Andy Grundberg. This book is available for sale.
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Beginners should always be on the lookout for advice from professionals. They certainly stand to benefit from the wealth of the experience of others. Take this particular advice from seasoned landscape photographer Mark Boyle of Perth, Australia. Aspiring landscape photographers should have their notebooks ready.
Tip 1
‘Open your eyes to your surroundings and be aware of what you are seeing and how you are seeing it. We all see the same things in very different ways. When you see an image you want to capture on film, try to focus on exactly what it is you are reacting to, then filter out things which may detract from that reaction.’
Mark Boyle shows the way with his focus in taking this photograph that he calls ‘reflections 1, wilsons promontory.’
From Mark Boyle’s Dynamic Range
Tip 2
‘You may need to come back again to see the scene in a different light. I like to return to my favorite places again and again because I make new discoveries each time.’
We can only wonder how many times Mark Boyle saw this particular scene in a different light. He calls this piece ‘five mile creek.’
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From Mark Boyle’s Dynamic Range
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On December 12 photographers around the world came together to give the gift of a photo. Help-Portrait was set up as a means for photographers to utilise their skills and equipment to help the less fortunate during the Christmas holiday period.
And for many of the people that came to the Help-Portrait events, it was their first ever family photo.
Events t ook place in 715 locations in 42 countries as photographers took individual portraits and family photos of those that came.
In Sydney studios were set up at the Australian Technology Park to take photos of people utilising services from Mission Australia, Saint Vincent de Paul, the Sydney Children’s Hospital and The Salvation Army and included the homeless, those in need and victims of domestic violence.
Help-Portrait was founded in Nashville, Tennessee by celebrity entertainment photographer Jeremy Cowart.
Cowart said, “we’re consistently hearing from many photographers worldwide that this is the greatest thing they’ve ever done with their cameras.”
If you missed the 2009 event and would like to help, put next year’s date in your diary now – December 10, 2010.
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There is nothing wrong with a beginner aspiring to take photographs the way that a professional does. But for a beginner, creating the conditions for the perfect shot can be a real challenge. Making the proper camera settings alone can get tricky. There just seem to be too many factors to consider. But now the once distant dream is not so out of reach with the Nikon D3000. It is a camera that is built for professionals. But its remarkably user-friendly features make it an ideal camera for beginners as well.
Walk in the footseteps of giants with the Nikon 3000.
From Nikon.
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If there is anybody who can claim to have truly seen the beauty of the world in which we live, it is landscape photographer Geoff Ross. He has his photographs to prove it.
It must take a certain affinity with nature to be able to capture it in the way that Geoff has done. We can only wonder how many times he has stood in awe of the nature that he has photographed.
No doubt the stunning landscape of his home country, Australia, has given him much inpiration. He has not stopped there. His calling has taken him to far away places all over our planet.
Geoff’s photography seems to remind us that we should always keep our eyes open to the wonder all around us in a world that is ever-changing and always new.
From Geoff Ross.
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Out just in time for the festive season, the latest offering from New Zealand publisher George Blackwell may help you remember the essence of Christmas. Friendship Family Love & Laughter (Hachette Australia) celebrates poignant, moving and inspiring human relationships from around the world.
Following in the same vein as previous publication M.I.L.K (Moments of Intimacy, Laughter and Kinship), the new coffee table book features images from 150 photographers that reflect much of their own lives. The photographs express an incredible range of emotions and experiences from every day life such as geriatric swimmers embracing, blind men being led by a young child, newly wedded couples and children playing, that are beautiful in their simplicity and humanness.
The photographs were submitted to the Fresh M.I.L.K competition, launched in August 2008 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the 1999 competition that heralded the first M.I.L.K book. The US $125,000 prize pool attracted 35,000 entries from 112 countries with the winning entries awarded by Magnum photographer Elliot Erwitt. The book was published in November 2009.
The original competition was inspired by the 1950s exhibition ‘The Family of Man’. It attracted 40,000 images from 164 countries including Pulitzer Prize winners.
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Meet Nick Koudis. He is not your everyday photographer. What you see as big, he sees as small. What you see as small, he sees as big. He is famous for his unconventional way of capturing the world on camera. Test the limits of your imagination with his photography. Through his lens, the world is simply surreal.
The photograph below is typical of Nick’s photography. He calls it “I love a sexy cup.” Examine the photograph closely to appreciate Nick’s sense of humor. More samples of Nick’s photography are in his portfolio. Looking at any of Nick’s photographs is like playing a game in which you guess the answer to the question, ‘What is wrong with this picture?’
The world is Nick’s playground. His images know no barriers. Poke fun at life with Nick’s photography.
From Koudis.
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Sometimes, the value of a camera is in its sheer utility. If you want a camera that you can take to the beach for taking photographs and short movies, just as well above as below the water’s surface, the ViviCam 8400 is for you. You truly do not have to miss a thing. Capture nature at its best whether on land or in the water. Preserve precious moments wherever they happen. Be able to share everything. Let even your underwater adventures come to life for your family and friends.
Not too pricey, the handiness of this camera is spot on for everyday use by everyday people. At 8.1 megapixel resolution, it works underwater to a depth of 10 metres. The bright colors in which it comes suit lively and energetic individuals with a passion for the great outdoors in all its forms.
To beach lovers, the summer that is upon us is an opportune time to think about giving a new camera a go. Consider this proposition, one that does not seem too farfetched: that perhaps when the idea of a beach lifestyle came up, this camera might have been what they had in mind to go with it.
From Vivitar.
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