October 2009 Newsletter
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With great anticipation I waited for fall's colors, my camera ready to capture a few more images before winter arrives. Alas, I traveled to the far reaches of the UP and throughout Northern Michigan seeking autumn's display. To my dismay, this was not an autumn where each tree was a blaze of color. Sure, there were some trees that got the message that this was their chance to shine. However, the brilliant colors were here and there, but not everywhere. There are a few images to share from previous autumn years and I still have images from spring and summer to work on through the winter.
Summer Reflection - Presque Isle River, June 2009
It can be said that the apple, or in my case the nut, does not fall far
from the tree. My grandfather, Charles Haxby, enjoyed taking
photographs throughout his life and his photos are a treasure to me.
Fortunately, I now have his classic rangefinder camera, a Leica M3. This
camera has no light meter, no autofocus, requires no batteries, uses
film, and being all metal has no plastic parts. This camera was
made in
the 1950's and after all these years, it will require re-conditioning.
However after professional repair, I am going to give it a try to see
what a classic camera like this can do. Thank you Granddad.
I have been accepted to display at the WinterView Exhibit from November 17th through January 5th at the Art in the Loft at Gallery 109 in Alpena. So, if you are in the area during that time, stop by the Art in the Loft Gallery 109 at the Center Building at 109 North Second Avenue. I will have new images for sale there, including the Summer Reflection Image shown above as well as some of my other award winning images.
Kingsley Tree, 2008
If you cannot make it to Alpena, some of my images are available at the Downtown Frame Up on Front Street in Traverse City. In addition, they are having a special on framing. From October 19th through November 8th, framing will be 30% off and from November 9 - November 30th, framing will be 20% off. They do a great job with all of my framing.
Having a fancy digital camera does not guarantee great images. There, I said it here. I am offering sessions for those of you who have ever wanted to learn more about photography, or how to get more out of your camera. The first session covers the basics of photography. This basic session is only $60 and you will learn some of what I have paid thousands to learn. The second is a hands on shooting session with an introduction to processing images in Photoshop. If you feel like you know your camera, but want to get some hands on training and want to get started with processing using Photoshop, this session is for you ($50). The sessions are scheduled whenever there are enough people signed up. I will try to keep the groups small so that there is time for personal instruction. If you are interested, please contact me via e-mail at thaxby02@yahoo.com or call me at 231-620-0521.
Something new is just in. Canvas prints, also known as gallery wraps are now available upon request. I just got a print of the Presque Isle River in Fall , done and it is absolutely amazing. I cannot believe the detail and color. These canvas prints do not require framing, and will look great on any wall. These are not yet available through my website and may be ordered by contacting me via e-mail or at 231-620-0521.
Frosted Blackberry and Maple, 2007
Parting Shot
Aspen in Rain, Keweenaw, 2009
"When I as very young and the urge to be someplace else was on me, I was assured by mature people that maturity would cure this itch. When years described me as mature, the remedy prescribed was middle age. In middle age I was assured that greater age would calm my fever and now that I am fifty-eight perhaps senility will do the job. Nothing has worked." John Steibeck in Travels with Charley - In Search of America.
I can well relate to this feeling. So, off I went to Da UP for the first week of October. Camping at Porcupine Mountains State Park on the Shores of Lake Superior as waves roared all night long, heading to the Lake of the Clouds for sunrise, hoping for a break in the clouds to allow moonlight to shine and the deluge on the way back to Munising. I did get a few good images and met a quite a few photographers along the way. I am already planning to be someplace else, where it is warm and sunny in November.
Miner's Castle, Pictured Rocks, 2009
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