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Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales – A New Photography Book by Frans Lanting & Chris Eckstrom.

BAY of LIFE: From Wind to Whales A New Photo Book by Frans Lanting & Chris Eckstrom I recently received a copy of Frans Lanting’s newest book, Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales, published hot off the press by Earth Aware Editions, 2022. This large, hardbound coffee-table-type book is…

Gary CrabbeDecember 12, 2022

Books National Parks Photographers Reviews

Book Review: Treasured Lands by QT Luong

Treasured Lands – A Photographic Odyssey through America's National Parks by QT Luong. – Forward by Dayton Duncan A book review by Gary Crabbe (First published on the NANPA blog.) It’s fair to assume that most of us have a bookshelf or two filled with titles that have become personal…

Gary CrabbeJune 26, 2018

ART Books Photographers Reviews

BOOK REVIEW – More Than A Rock by Guy Tal

More Than A Rock by Guy Tal Publisher: Rocky Nook 256 pages $39.95 USD I got my entrance into the world of professional photography by working for one of greats; Galen Rowell was a world-class adventurer, photographer, and author whose writing was on par with his amazing photography. His writing…

Gary CrabbeDecember 22, 2015

ART Books Photo Business Reviews

Book Review – Crusade For Your Art

Picture: Freshly framed fine art photographic print getting ready for shipment to a client. I wanted to share with you this post about a book I recently had a chance to review. Crusade for Your Art - Best Practices for Fine Art Photographers is written by Jennifer Schwartz, and includes…

Gary CrabbeMarch 24, 2015

Books Photographers Reviews

Review: Landscapes in Lightroom 5 by Michael Frye

Landscapes in Lightroom 5: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide by Michael Frye Now that my summer vacation has officially come to a close, the kids are back in school, and I've finally got the wheels of my business turning again, I want to share a few new things with you. I…

Gary CrabbeSeptember 4, 2013

Books California Mountains National Parks Newsworthy Photos Sunset

Benjamin Franklin and I – keep your fingers crossed.

Picture: Sunset over Lassen Peak, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California It is with a great amount of pride and honor that I'd like to announce I've learned from my publisher that my book, Photographing California; Volume 1- North, has been nominated as a Top-Three Finalist for the 2013 IBPA Benjamin…

Gary CrabbeMay 24, 2013

Books Newsworthy Uncategorized

An unbelievably amazing holiday offer

Photo: Screen capture for Amazon.com sales page during the first week of my new book's release. Hopefully last week you caught the announcement I made regarding the official publication release of my newest book, Photographing California; Vol. 1 - North. Within just a couple days, I saw this listing on…

Gary CrabbeDecember 4, 2012

Books Newsworthy

My book, Photographing California; v.1 North is now available

Picture: The cover of my newest book, Photographing California; Vol. 1 - North, which is now available for purchase. It is with the greatest delight and virtual fanfare that I proudly announce the official publication of my latest book, Photographing California; Vol. 1 - North. A guide to the natural…

Gary CrabbeNovember 27, 2012

Animals Books Photos

Giving Thanks 2012

Picture: Pair of fledgeling Mourning Dove siblings resting together just moments after taking their first flight out of their nest. I want to wish everyone here in the US a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. Ok; I know... it's not quite turkey for Thanksgiving, but this picture of two doves is as…

Gary CrabbeNovember 21, 2012

Books California Coast Photos Water

Relentless

Picture: 40'-high wave splash after hitting rocks at the base of the coastal cliffs, Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County, California Relentless; A good word... You may have noticed my web postings have been more quiet of late, especially here on the weblog. I'm currently wrapping up the writing for…

Gary CrabbeFebruary 21, 2012

Books Digital Photographers Photos Reviews

Light & Land by Michael Frye

Picture: Redbud reflection along the Merced River, California. Photo Courtesy and © Michael Frye Over the recent New Year's holiday, I had a chance to read the new e-book, Light & Land; Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom, by veteran landscape and Yosemite photographer, Michael Frye. Published as part of the…

Gary CrabbeJanuary 18, 2011

Books Photos Signs

Hanging out with some pretty big names.

Picture: Sign marking the border at a trail entrance to the Ansel Adams Wilderness, near Devils Postpile, Eastern Sierra, California I don't normally like to "drop names" but I hope you'll bear with me for a moment as I indulge. Last week I received the layout for my upcoming book,…

Gary CrabbeDecember 3, 2010

Books California Mountains Newsworthy People Photographers Reflections

Even More Book News – and now another

Picture: Photographer at work in the High Sierra, near Yosemite, California Today I turned in the edited manuscript and new chapter introductions for my current... no, wait... make that previous book project. I'm both proud and honored to announce that I have a brand new book project I'm now working…

Gary CrabbeAugust 9, 2010

Books Coast People Photos

More Book News 1a

Picture: Person reading on the coast on a cool evening, Montana del Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo County, California Recently I mentioned some news about my latest book project, where I'd gotten an email from my publisher explaining they were re-packaging the book I'd spent the last year working…

Gary CrabbeAugust 5, 2010

Books California Coast Newsworthy Photos

Book News: California; Yesterday and what?

Picture: Sunrise light on cliffs above Drakes Bay, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California Many of you will recall my numerous mentions here and elsewhere about my latest upcoming book, California; Yesterday & Today, that had originally meant to be published this year. That's apparently not gonna happen now.…

Gary CrabbeJuly 16, 2010

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