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NEWSLETTER ISSUE #10 – JANUARY 2013
FOR THOSE OF YOU IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA, BEGINNING LATER THIS MONTH I WILL BE EXHIBITING 5 BLACK & WHITE IMAGES AT THE SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM IN BALBOA PARK, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. THE EXHIBIT WILL RUN FROM JANUARY 17TH THROUGH APRIL 29TH. THERE WILL BE 14 VERY TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS EACH DISPLAYING 5 IMAGES THAT WERE INSPIRED OR INFLUENCED BY ANSEL ADAMS. EACH IMAGE DEPICTS A SCENE FROM NATURE. MY IMAGES WHERE TAKEN AT PRIVATE RANCHES AROUND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO AND SOUTHERN COLORADO DEPICTING SCENES OF DOMESTICATED HORSES FROM MY TRAVELS. BELOW IS THE “E-VITE” FOR THE RECEPTION ON SATURDAY JANUARY 26TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 1:30 PM.
View magnificent black-and-white, nature-based imagery inspired by the legendary photographer Ansel Adams.
Each photographer will present five of his black-and-white nature photographs.
The photographs featured in this exhibition have been expertly curated to preserve the uniqueness of each photographer's dramatic style.
To see the web site for the show at the San Diego Natural History Museum, click HERE or the image below.
Photographers in “On the Trail of Ansel Adams, Black and White Nature Photography” include:
Charles Cramer
William Neill
Aaron Chang
Abe Ordover
Louis Montrose
Will Gibson
John Clark
James Bourret
Steven Bundy
Lew Abulafia
Tom Scott
John Ford
Gary Zuercher
Joe Nalven.
Here are small samplers of my five images for the show (Each numbered 2 of an edition of 25):
Photo Tours and Workshop Offerings
Photo Tour Pricing: $175 per person (1/2 day); $300 per person (full day) with discounts for groups.
Santa Fe Creative Tourism Web Page – Steven Bundy Photo Tours
If you would like to see some of the places I offer on my tours, click HERE for a link to my web page with descriptions of the tours offered and ideas for those of you who may be coming to northern New Mexico in the near future. Full and half day tours are available. Each of the full day tours will start at approximately 9:00 am and run past sunset (weather permitting) and will begin and end at my studio in Taos. Half day tours can begin either in the morning or in the afternoon, depending upon your preferences. For participants wanting to start the tours in Santa Fe, there will be an additional $25 fuel fee added to my normal charge. There are no specific photographic abilities required for these tours other than a general knowledge of your camera. Of course, if needed, I will help you to better understand your specific camera (please bring your manual). My intention with the tours is to show you the unique beauty of Northern New Mexico and to have you return home with wonderful images - memories that you’ve created. Workshops will be fixed prices and will offer both field and in-studio instruction. The workshop offerings will be advertised in my upcoming newsletters as well as posted on my web site. If you are coming to Taos or Santa Fe in the near future and would like to have a fun, creative experience please give me a call and lets plan a tour geared to your specific interests. I’m happy to plan a tour for one person or for a group of up to 4. Discounts will be offered to groups of 2 or more. Also check out my NEW web site offering Photo Tours in and around the Santa Fe/Taos areas. Click HERE or the logo at left to go to the new photo tour web site.
!! Free Give-away !!
Again this month I am giving away one (1) 8.5” x 11” print of any of my “Photo of the Week” images from my web site. The winner will have the opportunity to choose from any image from my weekly postings from the last couple of years. I will randomly draw a name on January 31st from subscribers that reply to my e-mail. Include a note saying you would like to be included in this month’s drawing. Following the drawing I will e-mail the winner to get their mailing address and will send the print out promptly. Below are a few samples of older “Photo of the Week” images available to the winner. Click HERE to be taken to my “Photo of the Week” archive page to see what images will be available. GOOD LUCK to you all.
Last Month’s winner was Victoria Stamm from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Thanks to all of you who emailed me back an entry request. There were 14 entries last month.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK IMAGES FOR DECEMBER, 2012
Click on any of the below images or titles to see web page versions.
December 3rd, 2012 – Bosque Sandhill’s – Bosque de Apache Wildlife Preserve, New Mexico
The first week of December we drove down to the Bosque de Apache National Wildlife Refuge south of Socorro, NM with a friend of ours. This time of year there are thousands of migratory birds that use the land along the Rio Grande River as a stopover on their journey south for the winter. We were not disappointed in what awaited us, although there were fewer birds there this year than last. It is still an amazing site to see the magnitude of winged creatures on in one spot. On top of the beauty of the birds and scenery, the full moon also came up over the waters to punctuate the end of our day at the Bosque. The Bosque is south of Albuquerque about 1 ½ hours. Take Interstate 25 towards and past Socorro. Exit the freeway at US Highway 380 towards San Antonio. Turn right at State Highway 1 and follow the signs to the entrance to the Preserve, There is a $5.00 fee for entry per vehicle.
The USGS (GPS) coordinates for Bosque Sandhill’s are Latitude 33°49’44”, Longitude 106°52’42”.
December 10th, 2012 – Entrada – Taos, New Mexico
This is my next door neighbor’s front entry gate. This was the first big snow of the winter. I would venture a guess of approximately 3-4 inches of snow fell during the day. With the snow blowing directly into my face it made for interesting maneuvers to keep the flakes off of the front of the lens. If you look closely, the Union Jack is flying under the US Flag. Could make you second guess that we are actually in Taos. This is located east of the Taos Plaza along US Highway 64, then turn right on Dolan Street. I will be on your right side. The snow adds a lot to the image, so try it in the winter only.
The USGS (GPS) coordinates for Entrada are Latitude 36°23’50”, Longitude 105°34’14”.
December 17th, 2012 – Lone Tree – Valdez, New Mexico
This tree & tractor are in the middle of open farm land. With the new fresh snow from the night before, everything around the tree was smooth pure white. I was also driving down an elevated on a road that runs down a large vertical slope, so the angle of the camera played a large part of this image working. When I took this image I visualized a black and white image. Nice when it works out that way. Valdez is a village north of Taos, Rake US Highway north out of Taos, turn right on State highway 150 and then turn left onto State Highway 230. Continue north on 230 until the road comes to a Tee intersection. Turn right and go “down” the road towards Valdez. The tree will be on your left about ¾ of the way down the grade. To get this shot, you will need some snow too!!
The USGS (GPS) coordinates for Lone Tree are Latitude 36°31’55”, Longitude 105°35’12”.
December 24th, 2012 – Stop & Eat Drive In – Espanola, New Mexico
Everyone that lives in Taos and have driven down to Santa Fe go by this drive-in on the way, so there are many here in town that recognize this building. I'm not sure how long it has been there, but I would guess sometime in the 60's. It reminds me of a 50's drive-in you would see in the movie American Graffiti. The food that I have tried is excellent, but keep in mind it is a typical fast food fare. I love the homemade burrito. A painter friend of ours, Tim Horn used a painting of the Stop & Eat for the cover of his 2013 calendar. Seeing his work & the insistence of my wife gave me the idea of a late evening-light shot of the drive-in. Both color & black & white images look great. Thank you to Tim & Chris for inspiring this image. This restaurant is located at the intersection of State highway 68, and US Highways 84 & 285, right in the middle o Espanola.
The USGS (GPS) coordinates for Stop & Eat Drive-in are Latitude 35°59’25”, Longitude 106°04’04”.
December 31st, 2012 – Ruin & Wreck – Galisteo, New Mexico
This is a photo tour image from Galisteo, New Mexico, taken in early December. Galisteo is southeast of Santa Fe along State Highway 41. If driving from Santa Fe, drive north on Interstate 25. Turn south onto US Highway 285 then continue south to State Highway 41. Once in the village of Galisteo, turn right at the big church. Stay to the left of the church and mail box stands, and then head up the hill. The old car & ruin will be on your right. Even though I have never had any issues around this property, still keep in mind it is someone’s private property, and you shouldn’t take liberties with the area.
The USGS (GPS) coordinates for Ruin & Wreck are Latitude 35°23’43”, Longitude 105°56’57”.
Print Purchases
All of the images shown within this newsletter are available for purchase. You can also click on the Photo of the Week image or the title next to it and you will be taken to a page on my web site that will allow you to choose the size of the print you would like and a method for payment. All images purchased from Steven Bundy Photography have been personally developed, printed, and mounted by the photographer himself. Each print is hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition quantities may vary, but are usually no more than a maximum of 50 units. Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity, specifying the name of the image, and the numbered print of the edition, signed and authorized by the artist.
All materials used for the images are printed on museum quality, archival papers, using Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks that have a life expectancy of over 200 years. Shipping and insurance is included in the cost of the print using USPS First Class rates (U.S. only). Foreign purchases, please contact artist for additional shipping costs.
RECENT COMMENTS FROM SUBSCRIBERS
Diane O’Connell of Carlsbad, California writes about my photo tours:
“I want to thank you for a most enjoyable afternoon touring the back roads around Santa Fe. Being my first time in New Mexico, it was the perfect way to experience areas I never would've seen or found on my own. I got a lot of fun photos of some of my favorite subjects: houses, churches and cemeteries! I so appreciated your helpful suggestions in getting good shots. I'll remember to "get down" for a different perspective :) I would highly recommend you to anyone interested in taking a photo tour!”
Diane, thank you for the kind words. It really was a fun day!!!
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
I don’t plan on posting a “Quote of the Month” in each newsletter, but when I read something that “hits home” I will share it with all of you. This month’s quote is from Ralph Nordstrom, a photographer from Lake Forest, California. I ran across Ralph through a Facebook friend who shared one of Ralph’s blog posts about a recent Ansel Adams print he had just purchased and the excitement he was feeling. In the post, Ralph included a quote from Adams, but the words that really moved me were his own……and not about the purchase itself, but how he feels about his own photography. I too have similar feelings to Ralph’s but have never been able to put them into such eloquent words. I hope you enjoy them as much as I.
“In my own experience “intensity of feeling” comes with practice, experience, patience, slowing down, quieting the brain, opening up, understanding, respect, harmony, and reverence. There is a very technical, analytical side to photography that can easily drown out the creative, inspirational side. It is necessary to balance the two to create successful images. Technical excellence without soul is sterile and empty. Great photographs begin with inspiration, awe and wonder which is then captured and communicated through an abundance of technical skill. We don’t find inspiration every time we go out but as our eye becomes more and more aware we find inspiration in more and more places.”
You can see Ralph’s photography at his web page: http://ralphnordstromphotography.com/
CONTACT INFORMATION
Steven Bundy Photography is located in beautiful Taos, New Mexico
Steven Bundy Photography
PO Box 1738
Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico 87557
(760) 518-1530
Email: steven@stevenbundy.com Web Site: www.stevenbundy.com Blog: Steven Bundy Photography Blog
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