Welcome back everyone! I am running out of fun and witty intros, so this is the best we can do this time around, but fear not, I am still on top of it! June 15th is a pretty neat day; did you all know it’s a day dedicated to Nature Photography? Well, you’re in for a treat because that’s exactly what day it is!
Nature Photography Day was created by the North American Nature Photography Association, also known as NANPA, alongside a large community of photographers to get the world to appreciate nature’s beauty. This day is perfect for both nature lovers and photographers alike and it’s easy to celebrate, just go outside and enjoy the day! Anyway, let’s get into some photographers that may pique your interest.
If you are a big nature fan, you may already be familiar with this first artist, he was pretty prolific: Ansel Adams. Nicknamed the “Grandfather of Landscape Photography,” he began life in California in 1902. Adams spent a lot of time in Yosemite Sierra and joined the Sierra Club, and although his talent of nature photography is undoubtedly profound, financial pressures kept him working commercially for most of his life. Regardless, Adams continued his passions. I personally urge everyone to view his Yosemite photographs because in my humble opinion they are simply breathtaking!
Another prolific nature photographer who predates Ansel Adams is William Henry Jackson. In the late 1860’s and 1870’s, Jackson was commissioned by the U.S. Government to photograph the American west to promote the region for tourism and conservation. Some of his photographs were actually used to convince congress (and the public) that these amazing American landscapes were worth preserving for generations to come. Yellowstone National Park (the first EVER National Park) was established in part due to William Jackson’s beautiful nature photography. If you’re interested in Jackson’s work, check out our June 19th Fine Art Auction – we have six of his original photographs crossing the block!
The Hverfjall crater in early spring with full Moon, Iceland.
A more contemporary nature photographer is a remarkable woman by the name of Orsolya Haarberg. Based in Norway, Haarberg’s works are widely known, and she has won many awards including the Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Hungarian Nature Photographer of the Year. Haarberg’s work encompasses Norwegian landscapes and wildlife. She has had photographs published in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine, amongst others. she has also published coffee table books if you decide you really like her work; Her overhead shots of Nordic forests and bogs seem so ethereal and romantic, I want to get lost in them!
So, make sure you all get outside and enjoy nature, take some photographs of your garden, but most importantly, just have a great day on June 15th!
