April 2011 Newsletter
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Hints of Spring
I saw my first wildflower of the spring today. It was a hepatica, one of the first brave flowers to bloom in the northwoods. Alas, the flower was still not quite open as the weather was still more like late March than mid-April. With all of the recent rainfall it will only take a few days of spring sunshine to awaken the forest. Then there will be morels, trillium, hepatica, spring beauty, lady slippers, Dutchman's breeches, violets, bellflower and trout lily aplenty in the woods.
As the flowers are showing off for the purpose of reproduction, I will be hoping to capture them with my camera at their best. Also, as the days grow longer and the sunny days begin to outnumber the cloudy days the photo opportunities will increase.
An Evening Visitor
Glancing out of a window I saw something out of the ordinary in a snowbank below my deck. Further inspection revealed that it was an owl feasting on what was probably a mouse. So, I gathered the camera, 500 mm lens, tripod and gimbal head and set up near a window. This is what I came away with. Amazing, as I have never seen one of these owls before - except in pictures.
Northern Saw Whet Owl
Photography Presentation at AuSable River Festival
I will be giving a presentation at the AuSable River Festival at Hanson Hills near Grayling on May 14, 2011. This will be a slightly beyond the basics session covering exposure, composition, equipment and other tips. If you would like to download my guide it is available here. How To Photo Guide
Downtown Frameup Discontinuing Retail Sales
For the last several years my photos have been for sale at the Downtown Frame Up on Front Street in Traverse City. They also did my framing. As of May 1, 2011 their store will be moving. Along with the move and a merger with another company, they will no longer be framing or selling photographic prints for retail sale. For the immediate future, some of my prints will be shifted to the Blue Heron Gallery in Elk Rapids and Art in the Loft in Alpena. I will also be showing at summer art shows and my website will still be offering my images.
Gallery Exhibits
Some of my images are or will be on display and for sale at the following galleries:
Blue Heron Gallery, Elk Rapids
Art in the Loft, Alpena - Summer 2011
Traverse City Public Library - November 2011
Summer Art Shows
So far, I have been accepted to two summer art shows and am awaiting the results of applications for three other shows.
Art Rapids, Elk Rapids - June 25, 2011 - Accepted
Cherry Festival Art Fair - July 3, 2011 - Pending
Cadillac Art Fair - July 15&16, 2011- Pending
Art Center TC, Traverse City - July 30, 2011 - Pending
Sutton's Bay Art Festival - August 6 & 7, 2011 - Accepted
Michigan Moments
Some of my images are highlighted on the web site Michigan Moments. This site features a revolving display of Michigan scenes by a number of Michigan photographers. Check out the Michigan Moments site when you have the chance.
In Conclusion
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Bond Falls, Fall 2010
Coming Attractions
Marsh Marigolds, Spring 2009 Daisies, Summer 2008