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In Memory of Trees

October 18, 2010

On my recent all-too-short trip north I stopped to visit the aspen clonal colony shown below. I need to enjoy this image, because it will be impossible to make another like it there – most of the colony has been cut, leaving only a thin strip through which I could see the bulldozers and bare [...]

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Artist As Entrepreneur – Sramana Mitra Interviews Thomas Mangelsen

August 18, 2010

I’ve seen some photographers criticize Thomas Mangelsen as being “too commercial,” but personally as a photographer I enjoy his work while as a business person / entrepreneur I admire his business success. I’ve been to his Images of Nature galleries in Jackson Hole, WY and, closer to home, Galena, IL, and I must say his [...]

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My Current Twitter #FF Nature #Photographers List

August 5, 2010

If you’re on Twitter & looking for some great nature photographers to follow, I suggest any or all of the following: @AdamBarkerPhoto @alpenglowimages @andymcinroy @artwolfe @bernabephoto @bretedgephoto @christiankiely @CornforthImages @dakkid @dorinbofan @edcooley @enlightphoto @guytalphoto @iainsarjeant @ianplantphoto @JohnOConnorfoto @josephrossbach @Justinreznick @KariPost @kevinmcneal @kristenwestlake @mfryephoto @mkh_photo @Niebrugge @OrganicLight @OutdoorExpPhoto @PaulMarcellini @rwphoto @scolephoto @sherri_meyer @Sixtyone_North @stephenoachs @terragalleria @Timecatcher [...]

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Another Photography Blog You Should Read…

August 1, 2010

… and not just because my blog is the August Featured Photography Blog on it! Photomontana.net is just one of pj finn’s (yes, that’s how he writes it) excellent and worthwhile sites where he posts beautiful photography and holds forth on a variety of topics. Photography, philosophical ruminations, world events, and life as it happens [...]

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As Seen on The Sonic Blog (Photography is Art)

July 30, 2010

My interests in photography are generally limited to landscape and nature subjects, but when I noticed a number of visits to my website coming from Peter Feldhaus’ The Sonic Blog I visited that site and found myself enjoying a number of definitely non-landscape posts and photos. This looks like a good site for broadening my [...]

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LexJet Sunset Photo Metallic Paper – More Print Tests

June 24, 2010

Wife is at a movie with friends, so what’s a guy to do with a night to himself? Why, make test prints on LexJet Sunset Photo Metallic Paper, of course! Canon ipf5100, HP Z3100 with and without Gloss Enhancer, and each one tested with and without Print Shield spray. I’ll post my results & conclusions [...]

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Outdoor Photographer 3rd Annual Your Favorite Places Photo Contest Entries

June 2, 2010

Yes, I’ve done it again – I’ve entered another Outdoor Photographer photo contest! This time it’s their 3rd Annual “Your Favorite Places” contest. This is a popular contest for nature photographers – there are still 5 days to enter, and there are already over 3000 photos in the online gallery. You can see my entries [...]

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Memorial Day Thanksgiving

May 30, 2010

This Memorial Day please join us in keeping in our thoughts and prayers all who have served in our military, fallen and living. We would not be here without their duty and sacrifice; they are true heroes and have earned our deepest honor, respect, and gratitude. – Jack

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Galleries Updated and Reworked

May 29, 2010

I’ve just updated the galleries (mostly by culling old photos that weren’t up to my current standards) and changed the way the gallery system works behind the scenes. If you spot any problems, please let me know! As always, thanks for visiting! – Jack

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Beloit ArtWalk 2010 Wrap-up

May 22, 2010

The ArtWalk was much quieter today, with not nearly as many people coming through as did last night – I think the weather was just too nice! We did still see a fair number of people, and I had several nice conversations (hi, Mary & Sarah!). All in all, another good ArtWalk! Many thanks to [...]

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