TRI-STATE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

I recently had the honor of being asked to be the juror for the 17th Annual Tri-State Photography Exhibition in Cumberland Maryland. There were so many great photographs entered it was a dificult decision to select the 51 photos being exhibited. The exhibit showcases a broad range of photographic processes and subjects.

The exhibition is being presented by the Allegany Arts Council's Saville Gallery. The exhibition will be on display February 19-March 6. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM, and Saturday, 11AM-4PM. The Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday, February 20, from 6-8PM. The event is free and open to the public. The Saville Gallery is located at 9 N. Centre Street in Downtown Cumberland. Please call 301-777-ARTS (2787) for more information. http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/

Best Photos of 2009

"Winter Storm"

Pennsylvania

"Country Road"

Pennsylvania

"Little Juniata Bridge"

Pennsylvania

"Ricketts Glen Reflection"
Pennsylvania

"Early Morning Big Cypress"
Florida

"Fort Jefferson"

Dry Tortuga National Park

Florida

"First Light"

Colorado River

Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona

"Rafting the Colorado"

Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona

"Last Light at Mile 122"

Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona

"Reflection near Saddle Mountain"

Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona

New B&W Silver Based Paper

Michael A Smith and Paula Chamlee have announced that they are now taking orders for their new Lodima fine art silver based paper. Lodima is intended to be a replacement for Kodak's Azo paper which was discountinued several years ago. Additional information can be found at the website of

Michael Smith & Paula Chamlee Lodima Paper

Their workshops are also great. I attended their Vision and Technique Workshop several years ago. Its was any extremely productive and useful 3 days.

Michael Smith & Paula Chamlee Workshops

Finally check out their books sales at Lodima Press. Many great photography books. Edward Weston, Brett Weston, Michael A Smith, Paula Chamlee

Lodima Press

Beijing Cafe in radius250 Exhibit at Artspace Richmond

Beijing Cafe is currently part of the juried radius250 exhibit at Artspace in Richmond, VA. It is one of the 67 works of art selected by Juror Marlene Rothacker, Director of Exhibitions, International Arts & Artists, Washington DC. The exhibit features artists working within a 250 mile radius of Richmond. The exhibt runs throught August 23, 2009. Additional details are available at Artspace Gallery

Ancient Atlantic Gas Station

Abandoned Atlantic Gas Station in Bedford County Pennsylvania

Wyalusing Overlook Route 6

I was traveling in northern Pennsylvania earlier this week and had the opportunity to photograph from an overlook on Route 6 just west of Wyalusing.

Major Update North Rim Gallery

I just finished a major update to the North Rim Grand Canyon Gallery.

North Rim Gallery

Sun Room Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim