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A snapshot of photography as an art form; explore art museums and galleries devoted to photography, iconic photographers, the history of fine art photography and more.
Strike A Pose
I have spent my fair share of time outdoors. Hiking through the woods, exploring mountain lakes, and looking for that perfect shot. I have found that some of my best and favorite photos have come from just being in the right place at the right time. I have been fortunate enough to be able to work outside for a job and I spent many years working with the United States Forest Service. I always had my camera and would often stop throughout my day to take photos. Sometimes it was a tree, sometimes an old sign and sometimes my favorite, wildlife. Being able to work in the forest provided ample opportunity to catch wilderness being wild, but I have come to realize that subjects of these best and favorite photos that I mentioned above, are completely aware of my presence. And sometimes, even seem to enjoy the spotlight.
By Floyd Doolittle5 years ago in Photography
Whose Soul is This Anyway?
In what I would call my glory days, that is until my life became more complicated, I used to love to walk our local parks and go to the numerous zoos around the area. The wildlife and sceneries were a joy for me. It was like walking into a fantasy world where I could escape the chaos of work and home life. This is where I would find my Zen.
By Quasata Leigh5 years ago in Photography
Zhang Daqian: One of the most internationally recognized Chinese painters of the 20th century.
An artist who got his beginning making phonies of the old bosses, Zhang Daqian would later get quite possibly the most universally perceived Chinese painters of the twentieth century. His duplicated works were not censured as criminal but instead celebrated as recognitions for China's set of experiences and customs. Artworks from the productive craftsman—the two his famous frauds and his own persuasive works—keep on standing out in both the East and the West.
By Jacob Walker5 years ago in Photography
Budget Photography: Smartphone, Patience, and Luck
A burning passion for capturing the beauty of the world around us, but lacking the funds for top cameras and lenses? This is me, and I'm sure many of you reading this are in the same boat. But you don't need the fancy gadgets or editing software at top dollar prices to get Magazine / Instagram worthy photographs. All you need is a smartphone, patience, and a little bit of luck...
By Oby5 years ago in Photography
Backyard Creatures
For many years my trusty digital camera a Pentax Optio W 60 waterproof has never failed me. In the early morning stepping out on my second-floor floor front porch I looked down into the yard and saw what looked like a cat met with an accident. Fluffkins was sunbathing and the sight of him in the morning sunlight made me smile and this was the result.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Photography
Iron Butterfly
The monarch butterfly is in trouble. Their numbers have declined 90% over the past 20 years due to a combination of land development and the widespread use of pesticides and weedkillers, which has decimated the population of milkweed – the monarch’s only food source.
By Brad Kuhn5 years ago in Photography
Onaqui Wild Horses
I live in Utah where there are several herds of wild horses that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Over the years I have seen many photos of these beautiful animals. I finally decided it was time that I took the trip myself. I loaded up my camera filled my car with fuel and made sure my tires were aired up (the road out to this area is rough and has a reputation for causing flat tires), told my family where I was going and to come find me if I didn’t get home by 8:00 PM.
By Vicki Goodman5 years ago in Photography
