We had a great opening night. Thanks to all who came out. There’s still lots to enjoy however. Images from my Summer Collection will be showcased throughout the Summer at my American Originals Gallery. Don’t miss this years collection. Stop by and say hello. 227 HWY 28 West, Soap Lake WA.
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Focus this summer has been on my new gallery here in Central WA and our first big opening, The Summer Collection.
I hope you’ll come join us for art, appetizers and good conversation as I share my latest releases and original prints from the winter tour. If you have any questions, please get in touch… Gav
So what did I produce after 4 four months on the road? Come find out. July 27th 2012 is my first big opening of the here in my Central WA gallery. Come by and enjoy the images, the food the latest master prints and editions. Talk shop and learn about my latest projects. You can find us at 227 HWY 28West in Soap Lake WA. And if you can’t make the big day, you don’t have to miss out. I’ll be around for a few weeks during the summer showcase. Hope to see you soon… Gav
I found this back near Yuma during our Winter tour and I took my time on it. It’s a perfect scene for a relaxing afternoon, but it has just a bit of mystery thrown in too. We were taking a Sunday evening drive and the tree was just off the road. But had the light not been hitting it just right, I would have passed it right over.
I frantically turned the truck around and was able setup my tripod and photograph it before the light faded behind the hills. I think I could go back and almost lie in it’s threading braced and fall asleep. But the question is, would it eat me?
Release details: Prints Available.. Order Open Edition originals above.. Master prints and Signature Limited Editions are listed below and can be ordered by contacting gallery.
Released prints….
48 inch Master Original on Canvas – Limited edition of, 1 (contact the gallery)
40 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 25 (contact the gallery)
36 inch Signature Metal – Limited Edition of, 30 (contact the gallery)
The Giants Court – Carlsbad Caverns NP, New Mexico, 2012
I’ve spent three days at 750 feet below the surface, photographing in the dim light with digital and film. It’s truly awe inspiring and it was one of most challenging subjects I’ve worked with and not for lack of beauty or interest, but perhaps for to much of it.
A subterranean wonderland that’s a challenge to capture in a natural sense, since natural here is total darkness. The artificial lights here have been beautifully done and you rarely see a cord or a bulb, but they are low and were designed for seeing with the eyes more than seeing on film.
It was breathtaking. One day I hiked out the natural exit, packing all my gear all the way to the top rather than use then subterranean elevator. I’ll admit it was more than I bargained, but a stunning hike and a great exercise.
Behold! The Hall of Giants! Perhaps my favorite place in the caverns. It’s Stalagmite columns like towering kings watching over the royal court. It took some time and study to gain a grasp on how this beauty beneath should be best captured, but I feel I’ve in part conveyed that feeling I had as I stood, looking on in awe.
Release details: Prints Available.. Order Open Edition originals above.. Master prints and Signature Limited Editions are listed below and can be ordered by contacting gallery.. Learn about limited edition prices here.
Memory Lane. Southern CA forest, Corral Canyon, Spring 2012.
It’s that peaceful time just before sunset in the hill country. Warm breezes and insects flying in the evening air. That gentle flair of the sun peeking thru the trees before it recedes into night.
I can almost taste the peaceful feeling we had that evening, my four year old standing next to me with his little camera and a cool mountain breeze drifting over the valley. It was in a remote forest near one of our favorite camp spots of the winter 2012 trip.
I’m finding the simple scenes often have more impact to people than the grand iconic landscapes. Say Arches or the Grand Canyon. Don’t get me wrong, I love the grand landscapes of America. But sometimes the simple idealistic scenes evoke something more. Each person adding their own experiences and emotions into a scene, triggering memories, sights and sounds.
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