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What could be more fun than learning one’s image was selected as the winning Ice Festival photo in my hometown of Rockford, Michigan? My photo of the ice Phoenix bird at night (carved right on the Reds on the River deck by the Ice Gurus during the festival) will be featured on a new Rogue… Read More
Today, I learned my photo (of which you see posted here) has been chosen as a finalist in the Forests category of the 2011 Rainforest Alliance Photo Contest. There are 25 finalist in five categories. One person in each category will win a Fuji camera package. However, the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a six-day,… Read More
Come enjoy and vote for Nice Ice – my ArtWalk 2011 entry piece on display at The Frame and Mat Shop in downtown Grand Haven! I captured the photograph at the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse from the north shore on an evening when the ice was jamming the mouth of the Grand River into… Read More
The results are in! My photograph on canvas Wash – Rinse – Repeat tied for First Place in the Photography Division of the Rockford ArtCapsule. Over 1,000 votes were cast for the 2011 Rockford ArtCapsule. The 2011 winners were: Best of Show Connie Kuhnle Faces of Rockford Best Two-Dimensional Art Linda Bassford Watermelon Kids Best… Read More
Just a couple of hours ago, I hung up my entry at Marinades Pizza Bistro in downtown Rockford for the kick-off of ArtCapsule 2011. My entry piece is photography on canvas, and is titled Wash, Rinse, Repeat. It is hanging on the west wall just inside the pizzeria. This spin off from Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize… Read More
Today, I just managed to make the deadline to enter 10 of my photos into the National Wildlife Federation Photo Competition. Last year I was fortunate enough to receive an Honorable Mention (which was nothing to sneeze at, considering there are over 50,000 images submitted!). This year’s competition features NWF’s first ever People’s Choice Award… Read More
The Newaygo County Council for the Arts (NCCA) Statewide Photography Exhibition Opens May 6, 2011 - through May 28, 2011 Reception and Award Ceremony Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10:00 am – noon Judged by Adam DeKraker, the 2011 NCCA Statewide Photography Competition exhibit promises a great selection of photographs ranging from breathtaking landscapes… Read More
Art for God’s Sake is a juried, professional art show that highlights sacred themes. I have three pieces featured in the exhibit – all fine art photography from West Michigan – on gallery-wrapped canvas. The 3-day, multi-faceted exhibition includes an elegant opening-night gala, interactive art demos, and educational opportunities for all! It also showcases the… Read More
After submitting images into the Ludington Area Center for the Arts Photo Competition, the third time must have been the charm. I was pleased to learn on Saturday evening my image Odyssey took Second Place in the Landscape category. The competition is juried annually by the father-and-son professional photography team of Todd & Brad Reed,… Read More
This is a screen capture of my Honorable Mention photo entry (Birds, Professional Division) in the 2010 National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest. My image of a Great Horned Owl peering out from a pine tree is #73 in the slide show of 80 image, and it’s well worth your time seeing the entire group. This… Read More
