From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Petition – Secretary of the Arts

January 30, 2009 General

There is an online petition to President Obama to create a Secretary of the Arts – an idea I support whole heartedly. If you feel the same way, please add your signature, and voice. Thanks!
Secretary of the Arts Petition
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Colors of Winter

January 28, 2009 Prints

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The Best Way To Improve Your Nature Photography

January 23, 2009 Craft

Highlands Light
When I first became serious about landscape photography, I read all kinds of books on the subject, both technical and aesthetic. I wanted to learn as much as I could about it, including the history of the early landscape photographers, and how they practiced their craft. I read many books on Ansel Adams alone, [...]

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Frozen Hudson

January 20, 2009 Prints

I’ve updated the homepage with an image I made this weekend while walking along the Hudson River with my son Bryce. We’ve had a deep freeze here the last few days, and I knew that much of the river would be frozen. With the changing tides, this causes cracks and huge pieces of ice to [...]

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Top Hiking Books for the Hudson Valley

January 18, 2009 Favorites

January’s Question of the Month comes from Isaias Colon from Middletown, NY who asks:
“Can you recommend any photo/hiking guide books to the Hudson Valley?”
This is a question I have dealt with myself, and over the years I’ve  come to rely on a handful of resources for information on the best hiking trails in the Hudson [...]

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Photos from the Parallel Perspectives Opening at Lizza Studios

January 12, 2009 Art Shows

We had a great opening reception at Lizza Studios yesterday, and despite the snow, had a great turn-out. I was thoroughly impressed with the presentation and professionalism of the exhibit, and I thank Bob Lizza and Betsy Green for their hard work in making the show a reality. Thanks to Chip Forelli as well for [...]

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