Beloit ArtWalk 2011 Day 1 Recap

May 20, 2011

So, the first day of the Beloit ArtWalk is over, and it was a pretty good one! Lots of people turned out, and as far as I could tell folks were having a pretty good time. These events serve as a welcome reminder that no matter what its problems, Beloit has a lot of friendly, [...]

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Landscape Photography Posters Now Available!

May 20, 2011

I’m now offering posters of my photos! The 6 shown below are the first I’ve done; I’ll be adding to these over time, but if you have a particular image you’re interested in seeing as a poster, drop me a line & let me know. These are suitable for framing, printed on high-quality paper with [...]

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“Your Business Now Radio Network” Interview Recording Is Up!

May 17, 2011

As anticipated, my interview by “Your Business Now” Radio Network host Kathy Gustafson of Advance Marketing was loads of fun! If you missed it, you can listen to the recording online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ybnradio/2011/05/16/in-focus-a-chat-with-landscape-photographer-jack-v-johnson or right here via the player below. Be sure to listen for the surprise caller when Kathy opened the lines! :^D Listen [...]

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Interview on Your Business Now Radio Network – Monday May 16, 2011 3:00 PM

May 13, 2011

Look out, Peter Lik – my quest for World Media Domination has begun! “Your Business Now” Radio Network host Kathy Gustafson of Advance Marketing will be interviewing me on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM. We’ll be discussing nature photography in general, and mine in particular, as well as the upcoming Beloit ArtWalk. I [...]

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Monthly Desktop Wallpaper – May 2011

May 13, 2011

I came across this scene just outside Ashland, WI on a stormy May afternoon in 2008. I loved the charged atmosphere and vibrant storm-weather colors, and did my best to capture it in this image. As usual, I provide the wallpaper in two image sizes, 1280 x 1024 and 1440 x 900. To set an [...]

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Great Art Doesn’t Match the Sofa – Part 2

May 11, 2011

A bit over a year ago, friend and fellow Camera Codger John Spates took a photo of my work hanging at The Villager here in Beloit, WI, and turned it into a fun conversation piece with his caption “Great Art Doesn’t Match the Sofa”. I found out today that this made the “Artist Quote of [...]

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ArtWalk 2011 – May 20 & 21 in Beloit, WI

May 8, 2011

Beloit ArtWalk 2011 kicks off Friday, May 20 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM, and finishes up Saturday the 21st from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. I’ll have work at The Villager (429 E Grand Ave.), but ArtWalk itself encompasses the Downtown Beloit area with lots of art, crafts, and entertainment by a wide variety of [...]

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Recommended Reading – “Creative Processing Techniques” Ebook by Guy Tal

May 7, 2011

I’m reading Guy Tal’s new ebook, “Creative Processing Techniques” – highly recommended! It offers clear explanations of principles, the reasoning behind his workflow recommendations, and is illustrated with his own great photos. The best part of the book for me is the look behind the curtains at Guy’s thoughts and explorations as he works through [...]

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Congrats to Peter Black, Winner of “Spirit of America” book by Peter Lik

April 1, 2011

Well, I guess the title spoils the suspense, but congratulations to Peter Black (http://www.peterblackimages.com/), winner of a copy of Peter Lik’s book “Spirit of America” (generously provided by The Weather Channel, sponsor of the new show “From the Edge With Peter Lik”). – Jack

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“From the Edge with Peter Lik” Premieres on The Weather Channel

March 31, 2011

If you didn’t catch the premiere of “From the Edge with Peter Lik” on The Weather Channel tonight, try to catch a repeat or watch it on your TV provider’s “on demand” equivalent – much fun, beautiful scenery, and some great photography. I love the “Tree of the Universe” image shown on the episode! And [...]

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