Gavin Seim takes a peek at the legendary Olympus 35RC. An amazing compact rangefinder that comes at a great price tag. It’s our first PC video podcasts. Excuse the audio quality. — Photo Couch Podcast #31, Direct Link.
Photo Couch is the companion podcast of Gavin’s f164 project. An audio/video journal. Nothing fancy. Just short musings, tips, and thoughts on photography. You can listen here on the blog, or subscribe for free and get all the latest episodes. If you want more, you can also check out Gavin’s full podcast, Pro Photo Show.
Survivors – Gavin Seim, 2012. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington State.
Oddly it was the first time I had been to St. Helens. A remote park and does not get as much attention as it deserves. My brother and I spent a few days up there filming for my EXposed light workshop and of course, hunting for landscapes.
This place astounds my eyes. Not for it’s serene perfection. But for it’s lack of it. A forest picked up, as by God himself and scattered across the landscape like toothpicks. Some areas have no trees standing. Others have new growth coming back with vigor. And here, the skeletons of the past still stand proud, having survived May 18, 1980, when Mount St. Helens erupted and blew down or scorched 230 square miles of forest.
There are many remarkable stories from that day. And if you live in the Pacific Northwest you may know some of the people that experienced them. But to me these trees still standing, are a reminder and the awesome power in creation and of the valiant effort to stand your ground. They will make a beautiful print… Gavin
Release details: Prints Available.. Order Open Edition originals.. Master prints and Signature Limited Editions are listed below and can be ordered by contacting gallery.
Released prints….
50 inch Master Original on Canvas – Limited edition of, 1 (contact the gallery)
41 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 25 (contact the gallery)
30 inch Signature Metal – Limited Edition of, 50 (contact the gallery)
What a beautiful place to spend the morning with my son. It was mid April and in the mountains of Utah there were still dotted with snow. We camped off Sheep Creek Road the previous night and I went out early with my son to Solder Summit.
I made this on my large format system in the Utah mountains. I had seen all this beautiful color the day before and was amazed by how vibrant it was. We’re used to seeing such colors in the Fall. But Spring was just coming in and still the color sang in the Utah hills. I love this State.
I love Aspens too. No matter when you look at them they’re stunning. My 4 year old and I discovered this remote spot filled with color and lots of bare Aspen groves, just as the sun was streaking across the hills. The sky was blue and the snows were melting. Afterward we stopped an a little gas station on the summit and bought snacks before heading back to the trailer and the rest of the family for a peaceful afternoon drive into Salt Lake.
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….
43 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 20 (contact the gallery)
36 inch Signature Canvas – Limited Edition of, 100 (contact the gallery)
Here’s a quick video from the night of mt recent gallery opening after things quieted down. We had a great turnout and a good time. Just a peek inside my studio/gallery and a look at some of the new work. Gav
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
Gavin Seim takes a peek at the legendary Olympus 35RC. An amazing compact rangefinder that comes at a great price tag. It’s our first PC video podcasts. Excuse the audio quality. — Photo Couch Podcast #31, Direct Link.
