At CameraArts.com: Brand new survey!

A new survey has been posted at cameraarts.com. We have had our original magazine survey up for quite a while, and we've decided that having new survey for our web users would help considerably in helping to refine our site. With this questionnaire, we hope to improve your online experience when you come to visit us. We are always looking for new ways to make it faster and easier to find what you want.

Of course, the "what" is equally as important as the "how," and we hope to keep providing exclusive, high-quality content. We have made many of the recent changes on our website based on comments from our original survey, and are eager to hear your comments and suggestions so that we can act on them. Please take a moment, click here, and tell us what you think! The new survey is the link on the right.

Ellis Island Museum presents a photography exhibition

Anyone who has their roots in late 19th to early 20th Century immigration, or who has at least seen The Godfather, Part II, associate many images, real or imagined, with Ellis Island, gateway to the United States of America. The first sighting of the Statue of Liberty that turned weariness into awe and new hope for countless tired individuals and families is just one common memory still shared by so many.

Newly renovated and restored, the south side of Ellis Island has changed dramatically from the state of disrepair represented in the photographic series by Stephen Wilkes, which has since been released in a beautiful hardcover book. With his images of the psychiatric and medical wings of the Island, taken in 1999, the photographer helped secure $6 million in funding for the new facility. Wilkes' image serve as both a record of the Ellis Island that was, and a call to preserve a landmark that has become intertwined with the country's collective imagination.

A photography exhibition is now on view at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and will run through June 3, 2007. "Becoming American: Teenagers and Immigration" by Barbara Beirne will enjoy a four-year tour sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions (SITES).

From SITES' website:

"The strongest connection I have with China, my native land, is through my parents. I have seen the pain of leaving their beloved land upon which their memories are deeply rooted. I have seen their struggles to learn the English language and to survive in America. But I have also been witness to the joys of accomplishment, not only for myself, but for my family as well. We bring our culture with us and share it. Truly, it has been a bittersweet journey,” says teenager Lili Shek.

Shek and 50 other teens are the subject of photographer Barbara Beirne’s recent survey of new immigrants’ experiences. Some stories sparkle with optimism: “Now I can go to school. This country is good,” proclaims Diana Ingabire, 15. Other comments reflect the hardships of being culturally different. “After the terrible events at the World Trade Center,” 16-year-old Sohale Mehrmanesh muses, “I’m afraid that all Arab people will be suspected of terrorism.” Many of the teens offer poignant observations about their new country. “I was surprised that there were so many homeless people living in this city. How could this happen in America?” asks Guinea native Mawa Fofana, 17.

Click here for a list of exhibitors and dates.

Other SITES Exhibitions are still available to be booked, some for the coming year. Click here for details, and let your local artspace know!

Don't worry, it only looks like Vista

The release versions of Adobe's Photoshop CS3 have been announced. Two versions make up the release: the standard Photoshop CS3, and Photoshop CS3 Extended. The latter will include the new bells and whistles that aren't essential to the package that many of us are accustomed to working with. What are these brand-new features, one might ask with more than a little apprehension—after all, how many press releases have blasted with nothing new to report, aside from a change in the number next to the program's name?

From Adobe's press release, courtesy of DPReview.com:

The addition of an entirely new version of Photoshop, Photoshop CS3 Extended, means creative professionals can now discover new dimensions in digital imaging, harnessing everything in Photoshop CS3 plus groundbreaking tools for 3-D, motion graphics, image measurement and analysis. Photoshop CS3 Extended expands the boundaries of digital imaging, simplifying the workflows for professionals in architecture, engineering, medicine, and science.

Fortunately, all of these lofty promises are combined in one not-so-modestly-priced package. Upon seeing the image to the left, I had this kneejerk reaction: here are the signs that Microsoft's proliferation of "flavors" for Windows Vista had been adopted by Adobe, and the whole ridiculous practice had become a widespread fad. I was expecting to see half a dozen versions, perhaps one for "Amateur Photographer" or another for "2-D Media Artist."

I'm not being fair to Adobe. They still make a great product, and their high price tags are justified. The differences between these two versions are at once easy to grasp, and the fact that most Photoshop users are computer-literate means that the company can go ahead and try to sell a new version without insulting anyone's intelligence. Adobe is setting out for new territory, and remains committed to maintaining its concern for its customers.

My bias against Microsoft's strategy, and fears that it will become standard practice, comes from years of working with (and frustration stemming from) the various versions of Windows. Security is always one of the main selling points for Windows, and a legitimate one, but for god's sake get all of these gratuitous add-ins and background programs out of my face. I wouldn't mind the exhausting mix of new accessibility features if they didn't slow my system down considerably (especially over a long enough timeline).

I don't want to have to hit ctrl-alt-delete every time I boot up my computer, or learn all over again how to cauterize my start-up list because Windows had to sell us a new version, one that doesn't actually address any of the old problems. A new version of Windows may help your computer run faster—after you've just installed it. Computer owners everywhere are duped into buying the same program every few years because they're convinced they need it, when all they really might need is a RAM upgrade for a fraction of the cost of a new operating system like Windows.

At some point, about a year or so ago, the term "workflow" was made into a buzzword in the imaging industry. Adobe recognized the difficulties that professionals encountered in navigating their program, and has transformed it into a strong selling point. We need an appropriate term for the computer constipation that all users of Windows, regardless of their expertise, have to deal with. Aside from the one in the previous sentence (I don't think it would look good on a press release).

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Jackie Devil
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Jackie Devil
by Brandon Taelor
#15 of 15
http://auroravisuals.com

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Public bus in Barcelona
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Public bus in Barcelona
by Dennis Lee
#14 of 15
It was taken last October in Barcelona, with a Nikon D70s.

Affection (diptych)

Affection (diptych)
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

by Tyson Crosbie
#13 of 15
Cyanotype / VanDyke, Awards: 2005 Honorable Mention, Eccles Center, Ogden Utah
www.tysoncrosbie.com

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Pool Hall
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Pool Hall
by Jonathan Hanson
#12 of 15
Couple in pool hall model fall fashions.

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Timid
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Timid
by Julia Nelson Gal
#11 of 15
From the series "Body Language"
Mixed Media (Profile sewn on paper from a found photograph of a child, then scanned, digitally enlarged, covered with shellac and epoxy resin. 34 x 51-inches.

Nude Photography to Save the Trees

On March 17 in Berkeley, California, a group of more than 100 protesters took a new approach to the tried-and-true formula of environmentalist protest. Instead of chaining themselves to the trees, the activists took off their clothes and allowed themselves to be photographed. Jack Gescheidt had a very limited time to capture the black-and-white images of naked bodies draped on majestic trees, due to the threat of arrest for indecent exposure.

The reason for the protest was, as is usually the case, a proposed construction project. A new UC Berkeley athletic training center is planned to be built over the Memorial Oak Grove on campus. People of all ages took part in the project, including members of the activist group Save the Oaks at the Stadium.

From The Daily Californian:

The session was held as part of Gescheidt’s TreeSpirit Project, a collection of portraits depicting nude people amongst trees. The compilation stresses the “inter-connectedness” of people and nature and attempts to inspire people to feel the power of trees, Gescheidt said.

Gescheidt, who has produced more than 40 portraits of naked people in trees, said he has never been arrested during a session. He expressed dismay at the police presence but said they were polite and respectful.

Some of the images are now on view at Gescheidt’s website, as well as a YouTube video documenting the project.

Erwin Olaf at Hasted Hunt

Hasted Hunt has a preview of an upcoming exhibition by Dutch photographer and filmmaker Erwin Olaf, set to open April 19. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not crazy about Olaf's chosen genre: the postmodern tendency to render the mundane with lavish picture quality (to the point where the life seems sucked out of everything in the picture) is completely played out in the modern art scene.

In a category so full of followers, however, the work of the leaders stands out. This latest series, "Grief," manages to strike the right balance of color and atmosphere, and the images are quite moving. I don't know about you, but I have a few very particular experiences that these images—with their windows full of white light and clean, cold surroundings—bring to mind. Click here to see more images from Erwin Olaf's past and future exhibitions at Hasted Hunt.

Robert Heinecken memorial exhibit at MOCP

At the Museum of Contemporary Photography, the work of Robert Heinecken (1931-2006) has been collected in an exhibit entitled "Sex and Food." Heinecken's unique style of composing his images has proved to be an enduring inspiration, often imitated, and seldom matched.

From the Chicago Sun-Times Tribune:

Heinecken (1931-2006) mostly didn't photograph the world around him, and he almost never made pretty pictures of pretty things. Rather, he used torn magazine pages and found photos for the purpose of commenting on what he saw as the mostly specious uses of that ubiquitous and potentially shallow art form.

In the world of fine art photography, it's easy to forget that the most banal of advertising an mainstream culture is here because of photography, be it still or film. The Heinecken exhibition closes March 24, but you can learn more about Robert Heinecken in the pages of CameraArts Magazine. His incredible work was first featured in CameraArtsOctober/November 1999, and a retrospective was featured in July/August 2006, both by Mary Ann Lynch.

From Robert Heinecken: Looking Over the Edge in CameraArts October/November 1999:

"Clearly not a traditional photographer, he has been termed as a 'paraphotographer,' a 'metaphotographer,' and a 'guerilla artist.' As one of the first conceptual photographers, he is known as an artist who works with a variety of media, such as photography, painting, video, and sculpture, as well as some literary forms...

"The more than 200 works (from the 1999 exhibition entitled "Robert Heinecken: Photographist"—ed.) showing the manifold methods and materials Heinecken has used include not only traditional photographic and printmaking chemistry, processes and papers, but also linen, wood, copper, crumpled fabric, food, magazine ads, furniture, stand-up cut-outs of celebrities and animals."

As an artist and innovator, Heinecken is missed, and his influence will certainly continue long into the future of fine art photography and culture commentary.

Early Registration: The 2007 Create Awards

I thought you all should be among the first to know: The Create Awards 2007 is now accepting entries at a discount rate. There are many categories (some might argue too many) and opportunities being offered through this competition, so I've plugged it here. Here at CameraArts, many of us are considering entering The Create Awards ourselves!

Here's a list of the 2006 winners. There are three main categories of prizes: the $30,000 Best of Show Award (CameraArts affiliates Lensbabies and LaserSoft Imaging are just two of many sponsors), $2,500 Best of Industry Awards (for each one of the many categories) and the Best of Student category, for both published and unpublished work.

From the Eligibility section of the Create Awards' website:

The Create Awards single entry fee is $25, and campaign entry fee is $45 for all professional submissions postmarked before June 1, 2007. Between June 2, 2007 and June 29, 2007 the entry fee is $35 for single entries and $55 for campaigns, and entries received late between June 30, 2007 and July 6, 2007 will be charged $45 for single entries and $65 for campaigns. A campaign is defined as including 3 or more pieces in one entry, and are judged as one entry. All entries must be received by July 6, 2007 in order to be judged.

Click here for a cheesy but inspiring video about the Awards.

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Untitled
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Untitled
by Melissa Rosete Wolfe
#6 of 10
Visit the artist's website

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Necessary Adjustment
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Necessary Adjustment
by Sherry Justus
#7 of 10
The photo was taken in Camden, Maine in 2002. I was still shooting black and white film then.The artist told me she was having a tough time keeping the coconuts where they belonged and was waiting until the glue dried. I didn't think to ask the bear's name (or the artist's, for that matter).
Visit the artist's website

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Return From the Outer Limit
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Return From the Outer Limit
by Stephan Kolb
#8 of 10
On my planet this would be considered high fashion for a male of breeding age. Not necessarily good for breeding!
Visit the artist's website

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Botanique
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Botanique
by Tomasz Szklany
#9 of 10

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Todd Oldham
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Todd Oldham
by Tom Atwood
#10 of 10
This is a shot of Todd Oldham, fashion designer.

(Thanks to Tom for providing this entry, even though his esteemed status as third place winner of last month's contest—Nature and Landscapes—means that this entry will not take part in the final selection —ed.)

CameraArts Back Issue Blowout!

UPDATE: The Back Issue sale has been extended to April 30, 2007. There's no reason not to take advantage of this offer!

In an effort to reward our readers and long-time subscribers, we have decided to clean the shelves! For a limited time only (until April 30, 2007), you can get back issues of CameraArts magazine for only $6.00 each (regular price $10.00). Shipping costs for orders in the US will be included. For international orders, please email us at info@cameraarts.com. Now is a great time to fill out your collection.

Issues that are in limited supply (less than six copies) are: Fall 1997 (first issue), April/May 1998, February/March 1999, December 1999/January 2000, August/September 2000, April/May 2001, August/September 2004, December 2004/January 2005, October/November 2005, May/June 2006, July/August 2006, November/December 2006. Orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Remember, you only have until April 30, 2007 to take advantage of this great bargain! Please do your ordering through our website, www.cameraarts.com.

Now Online: free back issues of FRAMES, the CameraArts Newsletter!

In response to popular demand, the complete archives of FRAMES: The CameraArts Newsletter have been posted online. You can view them all and sign up for FRAMES (if you haven't already), all on one page. We have also posted descriptions of each, making it easier to find useful information.

From the FRAMES newsletter sign-up and archives page:

November 15, 2006:
Leica Goes Digital, Software Cinema, Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines Revised, Keywords Magazine, PhotoPlus Expo 2006, Holidays at I Photo Central, Fantasy and Fantasies, Precision Digital Negatives to Platinum Printing

Every time a new edition of FRAMES is released, we will post it in the archives. That means you can see a collection of the most up-to-date news in the photography world, any time you visit. In the future, you'll be able to find that one issue of FRAMES, perhaps released this time in 2008, announcing the wide-spread resurgence of the darkroom industry and roll film. A person can dream, right?

Winners Announced: Photos of the Month, February 2007

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Pammukale
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Third Place
Pammukale
by Tom Atwood
Tom Atwood Photography, West Hollywood, CA
Tom's website

One Against The World
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Second Place
One Against The World
by Steven Rood
Stephen's website

Sandhill crane in snowstorm #1
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

First Place
Sandhill crane in snowstorm #1
by Lee Grossman

Captured 12/30/06 in a record snowstorm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Canon 30D with Sigma 18-200 lens, cropped, with minor adjustments and sharpening in Photoshop CS2.

CameraArts.com temporarily down

Hi all! Many of you have pointed out that our main site at CameraArts.com is not accessible. We have been making gradual changes to the website to make it as enjoyable and easy to use as possible, and many more are planned for the near future. The site should always remain accessible, however, and we apologize. This problem should be resolved within the next 24 hours.

UPDATE: 3/13/2007, 1:13 PM MT
Our home page is back up! That was a fast 24 hours, wasn't it?

Greg Mac Gregor on the move

An exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts/Museum of New Mexico, "Driven to Distraction," casts a spotlight on local artists who customize and trick out their vehicles. Among them is Santa Fe photographer Greg Mac Gregor, who is pictured here on his special rocket bike.


The exhibition runs through March 18, 2007.

Greg Mac Gregor has photographed the routes taken by the most notable frontiersmen in America's history. He is married to Jo Whaley, who was featured in CameraArts August/September 2006. You can view his photography here.

Photography Competition Winners: Top Honors!

As many of our visitors know, we at CameraArts.com are always looking for new opportunities and calls for entry that we can share with our readers. Recently there has been quite a bit of discussion about photography competitions and juried exhibitions on the blog (click here to read Tim Anderson’s two-parter), regarding accountability and trust when it comes to submitting your photos.

Even more than juried shows, photography contests can be dubious, especially those that charge an arm and a leg for entry and are known for “being unable to determine a winner from the entries provided.” This is a risk for all creative endeavors, not just photography. However, these particular competitions have cemented their reputations, and the proof is in the pudding, proverbially speaking.

The 23rd Annual Infinity Awards at the International Center of Photography (ICP) have just been declared. Recognized as one of the country’s highest honors of fine art photography, ICP has assembled a list of winners throughout the years (the awards began in 1985) that suits its reputation. Among these names are Robert Frank (CameraArts December 2005/January 2006), Mary Ellen Mark, Marc Riboud, André Kertész (April/May 2005), Henri-Cartier Bresson, Berenice Abbott, and many others.

This year, the ICP’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to William Klein, and the Cornell Capa Award went to Milton Rogovin (CameraArts February/March 1999). You can view a complete list of winners ,here. The Infinity Awards Ceremony will take place May 14, 2007.

Speaking of Robert Frank: he has chosen the winner of the 2006 Center for Documentary Studies (CDS)/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography. The award was given to Danny Wilcox Frazier, for his book Driftless: Photographs from Iowa, which will be published in fall 2007 by Duke University Press in association with CDS Books.

From the CDS website:

Frazier made these powerful photographs over a three-year period. "Ultimately, many rural communities across the Midwest will die," he writes, and "in some ways the pictures I have made simply document the process."

A gallery of Danny Wilcox Frazier’s images can be viewed here.

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Layla in the Shower
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Layla in the Shower
by Timothy Hughes
#5 of 5
Shutter speed: 1/125, Aperture: f/3.2, 200 ISO, Focal length: 50mm www.timothyhughes.com

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Ginger's Night Out 1
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Ginger's Night Out 1
by David Dadekian
#4 of 5
Taken with a Canon A2E with a 20mm lens during March of 2003.
Artist's blog

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

In The Nude
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

In The Nude
by Cece Skeith
#3 of 5
Nude Self Portrait taken April 2006. As I walked by the glass door of our breakfast room, the bright morning sun reflected my shadow on the floor. I liked the image I saw, so I laid down a sheet on the floor; peeled off my clothes and took 10 exposures. I shot the images with an Olympus Epic Stylus fixed f 2.8, loaded with a Kodak Max 400.

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

States, Study VII
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

States, Study VII
Anastasia Medvedeva
#2 of 5
The photo was taken with handmade pinhole camera. Scan from an original lith print.
www.silverimage.ru

Photos of the Month, March 2007: Figure and Fashion

Untitled
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Untitled
#1 of 5
Cibachrome print from polapan chrome.

Now Online: George DeWolfe and the Photoshop Medicine Show

We at CameraArts know that our next issue is greatly anticipated. We as much as anyone are chomping at the bit to see it in our hands. The day is coming, and until then, you can check out free articles online at CameraArts.com. The latest addition is CameraArts Senior Editor George DeWolfe's article The Master Print: The Photoshop Medicine Show, now available for pdf download.

One look at the NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) website gives you an idea of the hype that attends this piece of Adobe software for editing photographs. Words like Wow! And the fervor of an old time medicine show surrounds the publications, and, especially, education, when it comes to talking about Photoshop. The insanity of complication and “the newest trick” pervade this application like no other in the world. You really have to go to a Photoshop World Trade show to really appreciate its similarity to the selling of snake oil.


As you can see, George pulls no punches, and shares a lot of my frustrations with the Photoshop program (and the culture of software hype in general). Don't get us wrong, Adobe still makes a fine product, but often a reminder is in order that this software has the potential to swallow whole lives.

Remember,you need to have Adobe Acrobat installed to view the file (how ironic). Enjoy the free article, and let us know what you think.

FRAMES Correction: The Singular Image Competition

Hi all! If you have just read the new issue of FRAMES, our free e-newsletter, I have an emergency correction. The Singular Image Competition through Center in Santa Fe has two winners: Krista Steinke won the Color category with her image "the apples grew ripe and fell far from the tree," and Jimmy Williams won the Black and White category for "James." Galleries are posted here, but neither photography will be in attendance at Review Santa Fe 2007, Center's annual portolio review, set to take place May 18-19. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

Photographs at Auction: a New World Record

There is now a new world auction record for a photograph. On February 7, 2007, the Contemporary Art Evening Sale at Sotheby's London sold Andreas Gursky's 99-Cent II diptych at auction within nine months. Not only did it set a new record for the artist, whose image sold twice during auctions in 2006, but for all photography. At 1,700,000 British pounds sterling, or $3,346,456 USD, lot 62 easily broke both records.

The Gursky was the only work of photography for sale that evening, and the sale marks its third major milestone. Every time it has been auctioned, it has sold for millions, setting new records in sales of contemporary photography. On the third, most recent occasion, 99-Cent II transcended the contemporary field and broke the record for a photograph at auction, which was held previously by Edward Steichen's "The Pond--Moonlight" at $2,928,000, set on February 14th, 2006, at Sotheby's New York's Met-Gilman sale.

On the May 10, 2006 evening sale of contemporary art at Sotheby's, it was the sole photograph of the evening and sold for $2,256,000. Later that year, in November 2006, it sold again for $2.48 million at the Phillips Contemporary Art sale. The trend keeps going on, all for a single image. It's truly enough to boggle the mind.

Book Preview: Black and White Nudes

It's hard to know Tim Anderson for very long without being aware of his passions, which he pursues constantly despite the demands of getting CameraArts to the printer every two months. When it comes to photography, few subjects capture Tim's imagination like the nude female form.

Poser, Tim Anderson's upcoming how-to book on figure and nude modeling features quite a few of his black-and-white photographs. In addition to the ones listed below, more have been posted here in .pdf form.

(Note: Full frontal nudity ahead. By clicking the link above you verify that you are 18 or older and are not offended by images of this nature.)




Once again, you can pre-order a copy of Poser for a special early-bird discount here.

Photos of the Month, February 2007: Nature and Landscapes

The finalists are in for Photos of the Month, February 2007, and the voting page is up on CameraArts.com! You have until March 9, 2007 to vote. That's one week, seven days, 604,800,000 milliseconds... you get the idea. Click here to choose your favorite via Pollhost's voting software. It recognizes IP Adresses, limits the number of votes, has a lot of space for voting options (at least 20...as you can see here), and is FREE. Most importantly, we all recommend it at CameraArts.com.

Also, we are now accepting entries for March 2007: Figure and Fashion! The great thing about this contest is the breadth of amazing new photography we get to see. It doesn't matter if you're using your first digital camera, scanning the first of your selenium toned emulsions, or a professional with years (or even decades) in any aspect of the craft! Everyone is judged by the image alone, and you never know if your family picture will be voted on over one of the pros.

Another great thing, of course, are the prizes. LaserSoft Imaging has provided a full version of SilverFast 6.5, the imaging software that can solve a lot of .RAW file/scanner compatibility problems out there!

From LaserSoft's website:

SilverFast software for scanners, digital cameras, print and image processing brings the best out of all devices. LaserSoft Imaging offers an original solution for hundreds of flat bed and film scanners and camera RAW formats untapping the full potential of each device. The optional patented IT8 calibration ensures consistent results in color correction and image editing when using supported capture devices.

And who can forget our magazine? We sign up our top three selected entrants for a free one-year subscription to CameraArts Magazine! That's six issues of fine art photography, essays, interviews, and exclusive event coverage you won't find anyplace else. Click here for rules and guidelines to Photos of the Month: Figure and Fashion. And Get those votes in before the ninth!

Free Download: Attention Future and Aspiring Publishers of Fine Art Photography...

Take a look at “Publishing Options: Getting into Print,” by Peter R. Randall, Publisher. This is an exclusive presentation what it takes to get into print into today’s photographic market-lace. Today, you have a wide variety of options laid out in front of you, the photographer, as to where and how to get your book into the hands of the public. Randall unwraps the mystery of publishing in the 21st Century in a manner that is readily understandable.

Since 1970, Peter E. Randall Publisher has produced more than 400 books; most of them heavily illustrated volumes related to the history of New England people, places, and organizations. As subsidy publishers, we produce books on behalf of varied clients: individuals, historical societies, and non-profit organizations, communities, and businesses. We have worked with Madison Avenue law firms, international clients based in Washington, D.C., with institutions such as Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Essex Institute in Salem, Massachusetts, and the United Nations.

In addition to a wide variety of photography and local history books, other subjects covered by Peter E. Randall Publisher include genealogy, Shakespeare, the Revolutionary War, presidential politics, the Maine woods, poetry, biography, cookbooks, international trade, and fiction. Go to his website, www.perpublisher.com, for additional information.

Photos of the Month, February 2007: Nature and Landscapes

Boat ramp, Lake Chuzenji
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Boat ramp, Lake Chuzenji
by Yuri Matte
#20 of 20
Image was taken in Nikko, Japan in 2006 at early morning on Chuzenji Lake’s shore. It was taken with Medium format camera on b&w negative film, and scanned to digital file.
Yuri's Flickr Account

Photos ofthe Month, February 2007: Nature and Landscapes

Flower on Rust
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Flower on Rust
by Jennifer Mack
#19 of 20
This picture is a composite of a flower from Golden Gate park and an old gun fortification from WW II at Ocean Beach in San Francisco.

Photos of the Month, February 2007: Nature and Landscapes

Snow Trees
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Snow Trees
by Stephen Kolb
#18 of 20
Shot with D200. Got up one Sat. morning with heavy fog in the East Mountains. I've had this idea in mind for a while, I just needed the fog.

www.f8infocus.com

Photos of the Month, February 2007: Nature and Landscapes

Desert Survivors
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Desert Survivors
by Nat Coalson
#17 of 20
White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, Canon DSLR, Canon lens

Photos of the Month, February 2007: Nature and Landscapes

Vege Patch
Originally uploaded by cameraartsblog.

Vege Patch
by Jonathan Tabensky
#16 of 20
"This is a photograph of my wife's grandmother's vegetable garden on her property in rural Victoria, in a tiny town called Erica. Although she is over 80 she is an avid gardener, it keeps her fit. Originally an Italian immigrant, this plot of land has sustained her and the family she raised for over 50 years. I photographed this picture on a vintage Linhof Kardan Colour 4x5 camera on polaroid pos/ neg sheet film, and toned it in photoshop using an aquatinta technique after adjusting local contrast in Live Picture."

Exclusive Web Portfolio: Photo La 2007

It’s taken a while, but I have just posted a portfolio of my images from Photo La 2007 in our exclusives section at CameraArts.com. Now you can see what all the fuss is about with this PDF of images from the event. All you need is Adobe Acrobat 7 to view the file.

Were you there? If you find yourself in these pages, let us know. The first ten respondents will get a free one-year subscription to CameraArts. Drop your name and photo description in a comment on this post, and we'll check it out. If you are already a subscriber, we’ll simply extend it for you. How’s that?