tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50135237899241220222024-03-06T00:29:05.724-06:00David Barthel - North Shore Images Photography | Photo JournalPhotography blog of Minnesota photographer David Barthel. Photography of the Lake Superior Region and American West. Split Rock Lighthouse, Lake Superior, Gooseberry Falls, Duluth, Grand Marais, Sawtooth Mountains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Glacier National Park, and beyond.
View my work at www.northshoreimages.com.David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-15943485395939674952018-12-24T20:59:00.002-06:002018-12-24T20:59:49.142-06:00A Holiday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the anticipation of the season transforms into celebration and reflection, I want to wish everyone warm holiday greetings with goodness to come in the new year.<br />
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It's always a busy time of year in the Barthel household. In addition to celebrating Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, yesterday marked the beginning of my 37th revolution around the sun, making it a triad of festivities enjoyed with family.<br />
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There are many good things coming in the new year, for all of us. May there be peace on Earth.<br />
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I look forward to seeing you on the trails ahead!<br />
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DavidDavid Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-59576757415594894992018-11-22T08:42:00.000-06:002018-11-22T08:42:32.054-06:00Art at Ramsey, Gift Certificates, Year-End Artwork Sale, and New PhotographsHappy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the day with loved ones, maybe indulge in some turkey and pumpkin pie for good tradition, and reflect upon the meaning of the holiday.<br />
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For those of you who'll be in the Twin Cities on Saturday, December 1, there's one last opportunity this year to see my work or pick up a one of my display pieces at a great price (more on that below).<br />
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Art at Ramsey is a high-quality juried art and fine craft event that takes place <b>Saturday, December <span style="font-size: small;">1</span></b> (from 10am – 5pm) inside the <b>Ramsey Middle School</b> gymnasiums and cafeteria at 1700 Summit Avenue in <b>Saint Paul, MN</b>. I will be among about <span style="font-size: small;">8</span>0 regional artists exhibiting work, so there is a good variety of talent to see if you visit.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This year, to celebrate Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, I'm offering a very rare opportunity for you to purchase gift certificates at a 10% discount. Purchase $50 certificates for $45 or $100 certificates for $90. These certificates do not expire and are good toward any future regular-priced artwork purchase (at my art fair booth, online, or by phone/email). They make great gifts, especially since artwork can be hard to buy for others. And, if you decide to purchase a few for yourself...I won't tell anyone! :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is no limit to the number of certificates you can buy, but overall quantities are limited. This sale goes live at 8pm Thanksgiving and runs through Saturday, November 24, unless sold out sooner. All certificates will be mailed to the address provided at checkout.</span></span><br />
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Near the end of the year,<i><b> </b></i>as many of you know, I typically offer a selection of my art
fair display pieces at discounted prices to make room for new release work in the coming year. These are <span style="font-size: small;">generally </span>pieces that have
traveled with me and have been displayed at shows for the past 1-<span style="font-size: small;">4</span>
years. As a result, they may have minor flaws or may not be quite as
squeaky clean as a brand new piece. However, most are in excellent
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If you are interested in the availability or condition of a particular piece, please feel free to contact me (dbarthel@northshoreimages.com or 320-293-1788). Shipping is either free or low cost to most locations in the Upper Midwest. Any piece not sold prior to December 1 will be available at Art at Ramsey as noted above.<br />
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<b><i>"Quiet Dawn"</i></b> – 32x48 Three-Piece Canvas Gallery Wrap — <b>only $425</b> ($340 off regular price of $765)<br />
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– Captured in Grand Marais, Minnesota<br />
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<b><i>"Triple Falls"</i></b> – 24x32 Ultra Premium-Framed Lumachrome Print — <b>only $495</b> ($300 off already low price of $795)<br />
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– Captured in Glacier National Park, Montana<br />
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– Captured at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota<br />
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<b><i>"Souls of Superior"</i></b> – Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota, USA<br />
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On October 10, 2018, a powerful Lake Superior storm slammed huge surf against the cliffs on the North Shore. Actual waves reached as high as 20 feet, causing damage to Duluth's
Lakewalk and other structures throughout the region. A freighter on the
lake that day, about 20 miles from where I made this image, recorded a wind gust of 86
miles per hour! One month later, evidence of this powerful storm is
still seen with piles of driftwood planted onto some beaches. These were certainly the largest waves I've ever witnessed on Lake Superior (or anywhere, for that matter)! <br />
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<i><b>"Guardian of Superior"</b></i> – Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota, USA<br />
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Each year, Split Rock Lighthouse lights its beacon in commemoration of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Nov. 10, 1975.<br />
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This year, I enjoyed the view with a few other people from atop Day
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terrain and raging river is reminiscent of wild landscapes in the
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There's nothing quite as relaxing as watching and listening to the
gentle waves washing against the rocky basalt shores on a crisp autumn
evening at a quiet location on Lake Superior's North Shore.<br />
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Stay tuned! I look forward to sharing more exciting new work with you over the winter months.<br />
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All my best, <br />
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-87128029808915857632018-09-03T07:21:00.000-05:002018-09-03T07:21:28.318-05:00Fall Art Fair Schedule UpdateGreetings!<br />
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but here goes...<br />
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It's Labor Day today, and that means that summer is (unofficially) over. There's a silver lining...fall is a wonderful time of year to get out and enjoy the cool, crisp air and visit some of the great art festivals that take place.<br />
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Admittedly, this summer's weather has been challenging at times for outdoor events. It seemed as though if liquid wasn't falling from the sky, its vaporized cousin accompanied plenty of heat. There were a few very pleasant days that somehow happened to converge with a weekend, though, and hopefully many more to come this fall.<br />
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My schedule has pretty much solidified for the remainder of the year with six events on the calendar (Red Wing is still tentative). This is a great time of the year to start thinking about any redecorating you want to get done before the upcoming holiday season.<br />
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Here's where you can find me:<br />
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<li>September 8-9 - <b><a href="http://www.edinafallintothearts.com/" target="_blank">Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival</a></b> - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN</li>
<li>September 15-16 - <b><a href="http://www.lakevilleartscenterfriends.org/art-festival/" target="_blank">Lakeville Art Festival</a></b> - Lakeville Area Arts Center, Lakeville, MN</li>
<li>September 22-23 - <b><a href="http://thephipps.org/ecategory/art-fair/" target="_blank">Spirit of the St. Croix Art Fair</a></b> - Lakefront Park, Hudson, WI</li>
<li>September 30 - <b><a href="http://www.millstreamartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Millstream Arts Festival</a></b> - Downtown, St. Joseph, MN</li>
<li>October 6-7 - <b><a href="http://www.rivertownfallartfestival.com/" target="_blank">Rivertown Fall Art Festival</a></b> - North Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN</li>
<li>October 13-14 <b>[**WAIT LIST**] </b> - <b><a href="https://redwingarts.org/" target="_blank">Red Wing Arts Festival</a></b> - Downtown, Red Wing, MN</li>
<li>December 2 - <b><a href="http://artistscircle.org/artfairs.php" target="_blank">Art at Ramsey</a></b> - Ramsey Middle School, Saint Paul, MN</li>
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-44866296710812245472018-09-03T06:45:00.000-05:002018-09-03T06:45:09.397-05:00"Evolution" Exhibited at the Minnesota State Fair<br />
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The best thing to do at the Minnesota State Fair (besides, perhaps, gorging on copious calories from the requisite corn dogs, cheese curds, and chocolate chip cookies—okay, maybe not) is checking out all of the fascinating artwork displayed in the Fine Arts Center.<br />
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My photograph, <i>Evolution</i>, was accepted for display in this year's Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition!
Roughly 100 photographs were selected from over 1,000 photography
entries which were displayed alongside other art mediums in the state fair's
Fine Arts Building during the fair, August 23 through September 3. The state fair exhibit is Minnesota's largest annual juried arts exhibition and accepts entries from artists throughout the state.<br />
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I am told that the piece has been purchased, but will remain on display through the close of the fair today (Labor Day). You can also see a larger framed canvas print of this image in my booth at the art fairs I'll be attending this fall.<br />
<span id="goog_346713868"></span><span id="goog_346713869"></span><br />David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-22632047474248804052018-05-28T07:58:00.001-05:002018-05-28T07:58:54.784-05:00June Art Fair Schedule UpdateGreetings,<br />
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I hope everyone has been enjoying the Memorial Day weekend. It's been more than a little warm in Minnesota lately. Summer is definitely here!<br />
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I have some great news to share! We were called from the wait list and will be exhibiting at the Edina Art Fair this upcoming weekend. It's a wonderful, high-quality art fair, and I'm always grateful for the opportunity to display my photography there. If you go, you can find me in Booth #107 on France Avenue, just north of 51st Street. My latest work will be available for purchase.<br />
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Here's what else I've got on tap for June. It's gonna be a busy month!<br />
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<li>June 1-3 - <b><a href="http://www.edinaartfair.com/" target="_blank">Edina Art Fair</a></b> - 50th & France, Edina, MN</li>
<li>June 9-10 - <b><a href="http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/excelsior-art-on-the-lake.html" target="_blank">Art on the Lake</a></b> - Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN</li>
<li>June 16-17 - <b><a href="http://www.stonearchbridgefestival.com/" target="_blank">Stone Arch Bridge Festival</a></b> - Minneapolis, MN</li>
<li>June 21 - <b><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/lemonade" target="_blank">Lemonade Concert & Art Fair</a></b> - Campus of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN</li>
<li>June 23-24 - <b><a href="http://www.parkpointartfair.org/" target="_blank">Park Point Art Fair</a></b> - End of Park Point, Duluth, MN</li>
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-17550162292500947142018-05-28T07:33:00.000-05:002018-05-28T07:33:41.507-05:00New Release – Sensations of Superior<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>Sensations of Superior</i></b> – North Shore of Lake Superior near Covill, Minnesota<br />
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There are a number of offshore small islands and rocks that dot the landscape of Lake Superior's North Shore. Few are as beautiful is this one, with its lovely grouping of trees, situated several miles northeast of Grand Marais, MN. Given the incredible nature of this place, I am a bit ashamed to admit that I had only visited it one other time (about five years ago) before making this image last fall.<br />
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On this recent visit, the conditions were about as good as I could ask for. The sunrise was brilliant, and good-sized waves were lapping at the rocky coast. I love showcasing the energy of the lake in my photographs and choose shutter speeds that convey this feeling in a visually pleasing way. The sun gives this image a strong visual metaphor as it is the source of [almost] all light and energy here on Earth.<br />
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<span class="userContent">Greetings! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Now that the once-mythical season called "Spring" has finally arrived (in Minnesota, at least), I've been spending time preparing new work for what will surely be another busy art fair season. You will once again be able to find me exhibiting my fine art photography at a number of great events
throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The list below
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participating in through August 31. More dates will be added to my show schedule
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Please stop in and visit if you find yourself at or near one of these events. I
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<li>May 19-20 - <b><a href="http://www.socaf.org/" target="_blank">Old Capitol Art Fair</a></b> - Springfield, IL</li>
<li>June 1-3 - <b> <a href="http://www.edinaartfair.com/" target="_blank">Edina Art Fair</a></b> - 50th & France, Edina, MN <b> [UPDATED 5/22/18]</b></li>
<li>June 9-10 - <b><a href="http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/excelsior-art-on-the-lake.html" target="_blank">Art on the Lake</a></b> - Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN</li>
<li>June 16-17 - <b><a href="http://www.stonearchbridgefestival.com/" target="_blank">Stone Arch Bridge Festival</a></b> - Minneapolis, MN</li>
<li>June 21 - <b><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/lemonade" target="_blank">Lemonade Concert & Art Fair</a></b> - Campus of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN</li>
<li>June 23-24 - <b><a href="http://www.parkpointartfair.org/" target="_blank">Park Point Art Fair</a></b> - End of Park Point, Duluth, MN</li>
<li>July 14-15 - <b><a href="https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/arts-festival/" target="_blank">Grand Marais Arts Festival</a></b> - Grand Marais, MN</li>
<li>July 28-29 - <b><a href="https://andriatheatre.org/art-in-the-park/" target="_blank">Alexandria Art in the Park</a></b> - Alexandria City Park, Alexandria, MN</li>
<li>August 3-5 - <b><a href="http://www.uptownminneapolis.com/uptown-art-fair/" target="_blank">Uptown Art Fair</a></b> - Hennepin Avenue and The Mall, Minneapolis, MN</li>
<li>August 11 - <b><a href="http://www.northwoodsartscouncil.org/" target="_blank">Northwoods Art Festival</a></b> - Hackensack, MN</li>
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-55813711556249201972018-04-29T04:42:00.000-05:002018-04-29T04:42:16.834-05:00New PhotographsI am planning to exhibit several brand new photographs at the art fairs this season. Here are a few of the new images that I've had the opportunity to complete so far this year:<br />
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<i><b>Evolution</b></i> – Onyx Beach, Lake Superior, USA<br />
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Superior's North Shore is full of iconic treasures, and I love
photographing them. However, little-known scenes like this really stir
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This particular location had waves crashing in from both sides (I was
on a narrow tombolo). It took just the right combination of waves to
make this image work. The tree growing from the rocks is an American mountain-ash. If you look carefully, you can see those bright red berries that this species of tree is known for.</span></span></span><br />
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like each stone on a Lake Superior beach, our own character is shaped
over time by the waves and currents of life, making each one of us
individually unique and interesting.</span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Those of you who have followed my work for some time have probably noticed that I have produced several iterations of the moon-directly-behind-Split Rock Lighthouse image over the years. This one is the latest one in the series from earlier this year.</span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Each January, if the eastern sky is mostly clear during the night of the full moon, those willing to brave the cold breeze on the shore of Lake Superior can catch a glimpse of the full moon rising directly behind the lighthouse.</span></span><br />
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As the season transforms from the hustle and bustle of racing to the store for that last-minute gift, sealing dozens of envelopes full of greeting cards, and pulling that last batch of cookies out of the oven to spending quality time with loved ones and engaging in activities we enjoy, I want to take a moment to wish you a joyous holiday season and thank you for another amazing year!<br />
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I look forward to seeing you on the trails ahead!<br />
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David BarthelDavid Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-9029625835799593322017-11-23T07:37:00.000-06:002017-11-23T07:37:21.930-06:00Art at Ramsey and Year-End Artwork SaleHappy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the day with loved ones, maybe indulge in some turkey and pumpkin pie, and reflect upon the meaning of the holiday.<br />
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For those of you who'll be in the Twin Cities on Saturday, December 2, there's one last opportunity this year to see my work or pick up a one of my display pieces at a great price (more on that below...it's kind of like my version of Black Friday).<br />
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Art at Ramsey is a high-quality juried art and fine craft event that takes place <b>Saturday, December <span style="font-size: small;">2</span></b> (from 10am – 5pm) inside the <b>Ramsey Middle School</b> gymnasiums and cafeteria at 1700 Summit Avenue in <b>Saint Paul, MN</b>. I will be among about <span style="font-size: small;">8</span>0 regional artists exhibiting work, so there is a good variety of talent to see if you visit.<br />
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Near the end of the year, I typically offer a selection of my art
fair display pieces at discounted prices. These are <span style="font-size: small;">generally </span>pieces that have
traveled with me and have been displayed at shows for the past 1-<span style="font-size: small;">4</span>
years. As a result, they may have minor flaws or may not be quite as
squeaky clean as a brand new piece. However, most are in excellent
condition. Others are overstock pieces or prints in overstock frames.<br />
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If you are interested in the availability or condition of a particular piece, please feel free to contact me (dbarthel@northshoreimages.com or 320-293-1788). Shipping is either free or low cost to most locations in the Upper Midwest. Any piece not sold prior to December 2 will be available at Art at Ramsey as noted above.<br />
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<b><i>"Triple Falls"</i></b> – 24x32 Ultra Premium-Framed Lumachrome Print — <b>only $625</b> ($170 off already low price of $795)<br />
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<i><b>"Promise of Dawn" </b></i>– 12x18 Canvas Gallery Wrap — <b>only $99</b> ($21 off regular price of $120)<br />
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-29678841318742227952017-08-02T14:46:00.000-05:002017-08-02T14:46:18.716-05:00Fall Art Fair Schedule AnnouncedGreetings!<br />
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Many thanks to everyone who has visited us at an art festival this year! It has been an interesting season with regard to weather, but overall, the year has been a good one. We have fully recovered from that powerful storm back in mid-June in Excelsior that walloped our booth.<br />
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Our art fair schedule for the remainder of the year is now solidified. If you haven't yet visited us this year, we welcome you to stop in at one of the following events and see my latest work.<br />
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<li>August 4-6 - <b><a href="http://www.uptownartfair.com/" target="_blank">Uptown Art Fair</a></b> - On the corner of Humboldt Ave. and The Mall, Minneapolis, MN (Same location as 2016)</li>
<li>August 12 - <b><a href="http://www.northwoodsartscouncil.org/" target="_blank">Northwoods Art Festival</a></b> - Hackensack, MN</li>
<li>September 9-10 - <b><a href="http://www.edinafallintothearts.com/" target="_blank">Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival</a></b> - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN</li>
<li>September 16-17 - <b><a href="http://www.lakevilleartscenterfriends.org/art-festival/" target="_blank">Lakeville Art Festival</a></b> - Lakeville Area Arts Center, Lakeville, MN</li>
<li>September 24 - <b><a href="http://www.millstreamartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Millstream Arts Festival</a></b> - Downtown, St. Joseph, MN</li>
<li>October 7-8 - <b><a href="http://www.rivertownfallartfestival.com/" target="_blank">Rivertown Fall Art Festival</a></b> - North Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN</li>
<li>December 2 - <b><a href="http://artistscircle.org/artfairs.php" target="_blank">Art at Ramsey</a></b> - Ramsey Middle School, Saint Paul, MN</li>
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Our complete 2017 schedule can be seen at <a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule">www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule</a>.<br />
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It's now summer in the northern hemisphere and, outside of a little stormy weather (see below), our art festival season has been off to a great start! It's been a pleasure seeing so many familiar faces already this year. The next several weeks take us to communities in greater Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Please come and visit if you are in any of these areas. We will return to the Twin Cities in August for the Uptown Art Fair.<br />
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<li>June 22 - <b><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/lemonade" target="_blank">Lemonade Concert & Art Fair</a></b> - Campus of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN</li>
<li>June 24-25 - <b><a href="http://www.parkpointartfair.org/" target="_blank">Park Point Art Fair</a></b> - End of Park Point, Duluth, MN</li>
<li>July 1 - <b><a href="http://www.shelllake.org/2017-art-fair-artists/" target="_blank">Shell Lake Fine Art Festival</a></b> - Shell Lake, WI</li>
<li>July 8-9 - <b><a href="http://www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/event.cfm?eid=1" target="_blank">Grand Marais Arts Festival</a></b> - Grand Marais, MN</li>
<li>July 13-15 - <b><a href="http://downtownfargo.com/index.php/events/article/2017-downtown-fargo-street-fair" target="_blank">Downtown Fargo Street Fair</a></b> - Fargo, ND</li>
<li>July 29-30 - <b><a href="http://www.alexandriaareaarts.org/newweb/aitp.htm" target="_blank">Alexandria Art in the Park</a></b> - Alexandria City Park, Alexandria, MN</li>
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-89122688854563242282017-06-20T17:44:00.000-05:002017-06-20T17:44:37.946-05:00What keeps an outdoor art fair exhibitor up at night…<br />
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Along with about 150 other artists, I had my photography
booth set up at Art on the Lake in Excelsior, MN when the storm hit. While I
own the strongest heavy-duty tent available for outdoor art fairs, one that has
withstood its share of bad weather, it was no match for this storm.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The good news is that I arrived on site about an hour
before the storm hit and was able to remove and secure a number of my most
valuable pieces into the safety my vehicle. Miraculously, the vast <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">majority of
artwork that remained in the booth through the storm survived unharmed. It could have been much worse! Several artists at this event lost much of their equipment and inventory and my heart goes out to them.</span></span></span><br />
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The best news for us—it's business as usual going
forward! I will have a new tent and will be exhibiting at the Lemonade Concert
and Art Fair in St. Cloud, MN this Thursday, June 22 and at Park Point Art Fair
in Duluth, MN this weekend, June 24-25. If you're in the area, please come and
visit. I look forward to seeing you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">David</span></span>David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-75735042088189600712017-04-23T05:21:00.000-05:002017-04-23T05:21:31.429-05:00Summer Art Fair Schedule AnnouncedGreetings!<br />
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Here in Minnesota, the early flowers are blooming and tree buds are swelling. Spring is in the air, and that means outdoor art festival season is just weeks away! This year's art fair schedule is gearing up to be very similar to last year's, with a couple of differences. Most notably, I will be returning this year to the Old Capitol Art Fair in Springfield, Illinois, which is less than a month away. Here's the full schedule through the end of August (sans July 1, which is pending):<br />
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<li>May 20-21 - <b><a href="http://www.socaf.org/" target="_blank">Old Capitol Art Fair</a></b> - Springfield, IL</li>
<li>June 2-4 - <b><a href="http://www.edinaartfair.com/" target="_blank">Edina Art Fair</a></b> - 50th & France, Edina, MN</li>
<li>June 10-11 - <b><a href="http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/excelsior-art-on-the-lake.html" target="_blank">Art on the Lake</a></b> - Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN</li>
<li>June 22 - <b><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/lemonade" target="_blank">Lemonade Concert & Art Fair</a></b> - Campus of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN</li>
<li>June 24-25 - <b><a href="http://www.parkpointartfair.org/" target="_blank">Park Point Art Fair</a></b> - End of Park Point, Duluth, MN</li>
<li>July 1 - <b>TBD</b></li>
<li>July 8-9 - <b><a href="http://www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/event.cfm?eid=1" target="_blank">Grand Marais Arts Festival</a></b> - Grand Marais, MN</li>
<li>July 13-15 - <b><a href="http://downtownfargo.com/index.php/events/article/2017-downtown-fargo-street-fair" target="_blank">Downtown Fargo Street Fair</a></b> - Fargo, ND</li>
<li>July 29-30 - <b><a href="http://www.alexandriaareaarts.org/newweb/aitp.htm" target="_blank">Alexandria Art in the Park</a></b> - Alexandria City Park, Alexandria, MN</li>
<li>August 4-6 - <b><a href="http://www.uptownartfair.com/" target="_blank">Uptown Art Fair</a></b> - Hennepin Avenue and The Mall, Minneapolis, MN</li>
<li>August 12 - <b><a href="http://www.northwoodsartscouncil.org/" target="_blank">Northwoods Art Festival</a></b> - Hackensack, MN</li>
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I hope you have a chance to visit and see my latest work! Events in September and beyond will be announced later this spring and summer. My schedule is always available at <a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule/">www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule/</a>.</div>
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<i><b>Panther Creek Falls</b></i> – Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, USA<br />
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This is possibly one of most beautiful waterfalls I have had the chance to experience and photograph! Its "fan" shape and setting deep within a lush, mossy gorge make this falls truly spectacular and refreshing! There is a viewing platform that overlooks the falls from above, but reaching this vantage point at the base of the falls required scrambling down a steep slope.<br />
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This image is not "quite" finished yet (I'm still tweaking a few details), but I anticipate it will be available when art fair season begins!David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-55511741430909282922017-03-27T08:18:00.004-05:002017-04-17T04:45:39.050-05:00Spring Art Fair Schedule and A Few New ImagesSpring greetings everyone!<br />
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Before I get into the main content of this brief newsletter, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has and continues to invest in my work as a fine art photographer. Preparing my tax returns for 2016 has reminded me how remarkably successful the last year has been for us. I am truly grateful that so many people, like you, take an interest in and value the work I create. Surely, Uncle Sam will be happy too! :)<br />
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The art fair schedule gets off to an early start this year, with our first event, <i><b>60 Artists on 50th</b></i>, held at Burroughs Community School in southwest Minneapolis on Saturday, April 1st—no fooling! The schedule below represents what's happening through mid-June. The May events are currently tentative, and any changes will be announced as they occur. A more complete schedule for the summer will be announced within the next month at <a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule">www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule</a> and in a separate newsletter.<br />
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<li>April 1 - <b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">60 Artists on 50th</a></b> - Burroughs Community School, Minneapolis, MN</li>
<li>May 20-21 - <b><a href="http://www.socaf.org/" target="_blank">Old Capitol Art Fair</a></b> - Springfield, IL</li>
<li>June 2-4 - <b><a href="http://www.edinaartfair.com/" target="_blank">Edina Art Fair</a></b> - 50th & France, Edina, MN</li>
<li>June 10-11 - <b><a href="http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/excelsior-art-on-the-lake.html" target="_blank">Art on the Lake</a></b> - Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN </li>
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<i><b>"Superior Awakening"</b></i> – near Hovland, Minnesota, USA<br />
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This is an image that I kept under wraps for several months, and I am happy to finally let it see the light of day.<br />
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I've photographed this secluded bay and island on Lake Superior's North
Shore a few times before making this image last October. On one of my
attempts several years ago, I witnessed a glorious sunrise...only to
discover that my lone camera battery had died. I now carry five
batteries with me so that you don't miss an opportunity to experience
the beauty nature shares with me!<br />
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<i><b>"Lunar Light II"</b></i> – Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota, USA<br />
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Those of you who have followed my work for some time know that I regularly make the trip to Split Rock Lighthouse each January to photograph the full moon rising behind the cliff and lighthouse. This year, mostly clear skies prevailed, resulting in this scene with Earth's shadow (known as the Belt of Venus) casting a slight pinkish glow in the upper sky of this image.<br />
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This also happens to be the first landscape image made with my new Canon 5D Mark IV camera body. It replaces my 8-year old Canon 5D Mark II and represents many of the latest advancements in imaging technology. One interesting feature is the ability to send an image captured with the camera directly to a smartphone for editing and sharing with the world, all within minutes of pressing the shutter button! I look forward to getting out in the field with it more and sharing new images with you as we head into spring!<br />
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<i><b>"Lunar Light II"</b></i> (horizontal edition)
– Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota, USADavid Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-5657229242006970662016-12-24T20:58:00.000-06:002016-12-24T20:58:50.446-06:00A Holiday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here we are once again on Christmas Eve, a time when the
anticipation of the holiday season transforms into celebration and reflection
with family and loved ones. I hope you have the opportunity to spend quality
time with those special people or engage in an activity that you enjoy.</div>
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With each passing year of life (my birthday was yesterday),
the more I understand that the greatest gift at this time of year is not within
a package underneath the tree, but rather the opportunity to reflect upon and
share the experiences we've enjoyed throughout the past year and anticipate
what's to come in the next. As a nature and landscape photographer, I feel
incredibly fortunate to be able to witness some of the most beautiful locations
and phenomena in the natural world and to share, as best as I can, a small
piece of that with you. To continue to do that is truly the best gift I receive
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-71910720224436168032016-11-24T07:18:00.002-06:002016-11-24T07:18:54.892-06:00Art at Ramsey and Year-End Display Piece SaleHappy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have an opportunity to spend some time with the people in your life for which you are thankful and indulge in whatever makes the holiday special for you.<br />
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For those of you who'll be in the Twin Cities on Saturday, December 3, there's one more opportunity this year to see my work or pick up a one of my display pieces at a great price (more on that below).<br />
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Art at Ramsey</h3>
Art at Ramsey is a high-quality juried art and fine craft event that takes place <b>Saturday, December 3</b> (from 10am – 5pm) inside the <b>Ramsey Middle School</b> gymnasiums and cafeteria at 1700 Summit Avenue in Saint Paul. I will be among about 70 regional artists exhibiting work, so there is plenty to see if you visit.<br />
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More info: <a href="http://www.artistscircle.org/artfairs.php" target="_blank">http://www.artistscircle.org/artfairs.php</a><br />
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Year-End Display Piece Sale</h3>
Near the end of the year, I typically offer a selection of my art
fair display pieces at discounted prices. These are pieces that have
traveled with me and have been displayed at shows for the past 1-3
years. As a result, they may have minor flaws or may not be quite as
squeaky clean as a brand new piece. However, most are in excellent
condition. <br />
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If you are interested in the availability or condition of a particular piece, please feel free to contact me (dbarthel@northshoreimages.com or 320-293-1788). Shipping is free to most locations in the Upper Midwest. Any piece not sold prior to December 3 will be available at Art at Ramsey as noted above.<br />
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<a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/2014-Sales/i-4qMDXmt/0/XL/Teton%20Dawn-XL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.northshoreimages.com/2014-Sales/i-4qMDXmt/0/710x710/Teton%20Dawn-710x710.jpg" /></a><b><i>"Teton Dawn"</i></b> – 15x60 Ultra Premium-Framed Canvas Print — <b>only $895</b> ($100 off regular price of $995)</div>
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<b><i>"Alpine Eruption"</i></b> – 24x36 Ultra Premium-Framed Canvas Print — <b>only $545</b> ($120 off regular price of $665)<br />
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<b><i>"Cedar's Rest"</i></b> – 24x36 Premium-Framed Canvas Gallery Wrap — <b>only $525</b> ($70 off regular price of $595)<br />
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<i><b>"Gooseberry and the Galaxy" </b></i>– 24x32 Float-Framed Canvas Gallery Wrap — <b>only $375</b> ($120 off regular price of $495)</div>
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-27438981660589882162016-09-09T05:19:00.000-05:002016-11-24T05:40:05.173-06:00Fall 2016 Art Fair ScheduleGreetings everyone!<br />
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I know, I know! It's hard to believe that in less than a month, we will be in the midst of fall color season here in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. For me, it's even harder to believe that I'll be packing up my outdoor art fair canopy, for the last time this year, in just a little over three weeks.<br />
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If you haven't had a chance yet this year to check out my newest work, here are some remaining opportunities. These are events I will be exhibiting my work at through the end of the year:<br />
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<li id="showsch">September 10-11 - <b><a href="http://www.wausaufoa.org/" target="_blank">Wausau Festival of Arts</a></b> - Downtown, Wausau, WI <b>(Booth #400)</b></li>
<li id="showsch">September 17-18 - <b><a href="http://www.lakevilleartscenterfriends.org/art-festival/" target="_blank">Lakeville Art Festival</a></b> - Lakeville, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">September 25 - <b><a href="http://www.millstreamartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Millstream Arts Festival</a></b> - Downtown, St. Joseph, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">October 1-2 - <b><a href="http://stillwaterfallartfair.com/" target="_blank">Fall Fine Art and Music Festival</a></b> - North Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">December 3 - <b><a href="http://artistscircle.org/artfairs.php" target="_blank">Art at Ramsey</a></b> - Ramsey Middle School (Indoors), Saint Paul, MN</li>
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I hope to see you soon!<br />
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David <br />
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-39283643471134042212016-07-07T14:30:00.000-05:002016-07-07T14:30:02.796-05:00Upcoming Art FairsGreetings everyone!<br />
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I hope you all had a refreshing Fourth of July weekend! This is just a brief update on our upcoming art fairs during the next month. Our events so far this summer have been a tremendous success, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has visited my booth and invested in some artwork for their spaces.<br />
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The following are events you can find me at during the next month:<br />
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<li id="showsch">July 9-10 - <b><a href="http://www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/event.cfm?eid=1" target="_blank">Grand Marais Arts Festival</a></b> - Grand Marais, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">July 14-16 - <b><a href="http://downtownfargo.com/events/article/downtown-fargo-street-fair" target="_blank">Downtown Fargo Street Fair</a></b> - Fargo, ND</li>
<li id="showsch">July 30-31 - <b><a href="http://www.alexandriaareaarts.org/newweb/aitp.htm" target="_blank">Alexandria Art in the Park</a></b> - Alexandria City Park, Alexandria, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">August 5-7 - <b><a href="http://www.uptownartfair.com/" target="_blank">Uptown Art Fair</a></b> - Hennepin Avenue and The Mall, Minneapolis, MN</li>
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My full show schedule (current through September 20) is available on my website at <a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule">www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule</a>. Feel free to stop by my booth and see my latest work if you are at one of these events!<br />
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Kind regards,<br />
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David<br />
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-30704339129042478562016-05-30T06:47:00.000-05:002016-05-30T06:47:26.953-05:00Art Fair Schedule Update<div>
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Greetings!<br /><br />
<span class="userContent">I hope everyone had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend! As we celebrate the holiday that marks the unofficial start of summer, let's also not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedom, peace, and prosperity that we often take for granted in our country. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">This update is simply a quick note regarding the upcoming art fairs during the month of June and a few recent additions to my schedule. My 2016 show season begins this upcoming weekend at the Edina Art Fair, in the 50th & France District in Edina, MN. I've been working (almost) nonstop over the past few weeks to ensure that you will see a bounty of fresh work in my booth. I'm really excited about what I have to offer this year!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">You can find my full art fair schedule at<span class="text_exposed_show"> <a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule">www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule</a>, which is now current through September 20.</span></span><br />
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<li id="showsch">June 3-5 - <b><a href="http://www.edinaartfair.com/" target="_blank">Edina Art Fair</a></b> - 50th & France, Edina, MN <b>(Booth #528-529 in Lunds & Byerly's lot)</b></li>
<li id="showsch">June 11-12 - <b><a href="http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/art-on-the-lake.html" target="_blank">Art on the Lake</a></b> - Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN <b>(Booth #32)</b></li>
<li id="showsch">June 23 - <b><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/lemonade" target="_blank">Lemonade Concert & Art Fair</a></b> - Campus of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN <b>(Booth #131-132, near the Miller Library)</b></li>
<li id="showsch">June 25-26 - <b><a href="http://www.parkpointartfair.org/" target="_blank">Park Point Art Fair</a></b> - End of Park Point, Duluth, MN</li>
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> New Art Fairs Recently Added to Schedule</span></span></span></span></h2>
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<li> June 23 - <b><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/lemonade" target="_blank">Lemonade Concert & Art Fair</a></b> - Campus of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN <b>(Booth #131-132, near the Miller Library)</b></li>
<li id="showsch">July 2 - <b><a href="http://www.shelllake.org/14th-annual-shell-lake-art-fest/" target="_blank">Shell Lake Art Festival</a></b> - Shell Lake, WI</li>
<li id="showsch">July 30-31 - <b><a href="http://www.alexandriaareaarts.org/newweb/aitp.htm" target="_blank">Alexandria Art in the Park</a></b> - Alexandria City Park, Alexandria, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">September 17-18 - <b><a href="http://www.lakevilleartscenterfriends.org/art-festival/" target="_blank">Lakeville Art Festival</a></b> - Lakeville, MN</li>
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-91870355062648267972016-04-10T07:53:00.000-05:002016-05-25T19:16:51.727-05:002016 Art Fair Schedule Announced (First Half of Season)<div>
<span class="userContent">Spring Greetings! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I hope everyone's year is off to a great start! As you may know, art fair season is just around the
corner, and I will once again be exhibiting at a number of great events
throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. This list
represents th<span class="text_exposed_show">e shows I anticipate participating in through September 15, save a few that are still in the application/jury phase. More dates will be added to my show schedule page (<a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule">www.northshoreimages.com/Schedule</a>) as they are confirmed.</span></span><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />
Please stop in and visit if you find yourself at or near one of these events. I
just might have something for that blank spot on the wall...</span></span><br />
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Note: Events marked as <b style="color: red;">**CONTINGENT**</b> indicate that I am on a waiting list to participate, and therefore, it is not yet known whether I will have a booth at the show.</div>
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<li id="showsch">May 21-22 - <b><a href="http://www.socaf.org/" target="_blank">Old Capitol Art Fair</a></b> - Springfield, IL <b style="color: red;">**CONTINGENT**</b></li>
<li id="showsch">May 21 - <b><a href="http://www.marionartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Marion Arts Festival</a></b> - City Square Park, Marion, IA <b style="color: red;">**CONTINGENT**</b></li>
<li id="showsch">June 3-5 - <b><a href="http://www.edinaartfair.com/" target="_blank">Edina Art Fair</a></b> - 50th & France, Edina, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">June 11-12 - <b><a href="http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/art-on-the-lake.html" target="_blank">Art on the Lake</a></b> - Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">June 23 - <b><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/lemonade" target="_blank">Lemonade Concert & Art Fair</a></b> - Campus of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">June 25-26 - <b><a href="http://www.parkpointartfair.org/" target="_blank">Park Point Art Fair</a></b> - End of Park Point, Duluth, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">July 2 - <b><a href="http://www.shelllake.org/14th-annual-shell-lake-art-fest/" target="_blank">Shell Lake Art Festival</a></b> - Shell Lake, WI</li>
<li id="showsch">July 9-10 - <b><a href="http://www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/event.cfm?eid=1" target="_blank">Grand Marais Arts Festival</a></b> - Grand Marais, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">July 14-16 - <b><a href="http://downtownfargo.com/events/article/2015-fargo-downtown-40th-annual-street-fair" target="_blank">Downtown Fargo Street Fair</a></b> - Fargo, ND</li>
<li id="showsch">July 30-31 - <b><a href="http://www.alexandriaareaarts.org/newweb/aitp.htm" target="_blank">Alexandria Art in the Park</a></b> - Alexandria City Park, Alexandria, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">August 5-7 - <b><a href="http://www.uptownartfair.com/" target="_blank">Uptown Art Fair</a></b> - Hennepin Avenue and The Mall, Minneapolis, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">August 13 - <b><a href="http://www.northwoodsartscouncil.org/" target="_blank">Northwoods Art Festival</a></b> - Hackensack, MN</li>
<li id="showsch">September 10-11 - <b><a href="http://www.wausaufoa.org/" target="_blank">Wausau Festival of Arts</a></b> - Downtown, Wausau, WI</li>
<li id="showsch">September 17-18 - <b><a href="http://www.lakevilleartscenterfriends.org/art-festival/" target="_blank">Lakeville Art Festival</a></b> - Lakeville, MN</li>
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David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-50303574100309801132016-04-10T07:43:00.000-05:002016-05-11T18:58:10.800-05:00More New PhotographsIt's been quite a productive winter this year in getting new work ready for the upcoming art fair season. I intend to have well over two dozen new photographs available by the beginning of June. About half of them are from Lake Superior's North Shore region, with the other half from several locations in the American West.<br />
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Here are the eight most recent of these photographs:<br />
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<i><b>"Sol Duc Serenity"</b></i> – Olympic National Park, Washington, USA<br />
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from the high elevations of the Olympic Mountains cascades down the Sol
Duc River as it makes its way toward the Pacific Ocean. The temperate rainforests in this area
receive around 150 inches of precipitation each year, which contributes to all of the
mosses and ferns and other lush vegetation that thrive here.</span></span><br />
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Normally, I like to keep stray branches and such outside of the frame of
my composition, as they tend to distract from the main subject. Here,
there was no way to avoid it (without falling off a ledge and into the river), so I made an exception. I still like the
overall mood of the image.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Galleries/Other/Watermarked-Images/n-Vttsz/i-Bgkj5tq/0/XL/i-Bgkj5tq-XL.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox-Apr16" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Quiet Cove – Temperance River State Park, Minnesota, USA"><img border="0" src="http://www.northshoreimages.com/Galleries/Other/Watermarked-Images/n-Vttsz/i-Bgkj5tq/0/710x710/i-Bgkj5tq-710x710.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Quiet Cove"</b></i> – Temperance River State Park, Minnesota, USA</span></span><br />
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shown before. This is a location I've photographed before, but each time I
go back, the light is a little different.<br /> <br /> Every time I visit
such quiet and beautiful locations, I feel grateful to the visionary
leaders of the past century for preserving these unique parcels of land
along Lake Superior and elsewhere for all of us to enjoy.</span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><br /> </span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Virgin Oasis"</b></i> – Zion National Park, Utah, USA</span></span><br />
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This
is an often photographed view in Zion National Park...and for good
reason! The relatively plentiful rainfall in Zion Canyon, for
a desert region, keeps the Virgin River flowing and the surrounding
plant life thriving. It is like an oasis in the middle of the desert!<br />
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Of course, I would have loved to have had dramatic sunset light on <span class="text_exposed_show">the
clouds above the Watchman peaks for this image, but I actually kind of
like the deep blue of the rain clouds that were slowly moving into the
area. The blue color was reflected by the Virgin River's surface,
contributing to the feeling of springtime lushness in the valley. Indeed, within a
couple of hours after capturing this image, a spring storm moved in and
it started raining!</span></div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><i><b>"Rock!"</b></i> – Olympic National Park, Washington, USA</span></div>
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something a little different from me. I made this image along
Washington's Pacific Coast at Rialto Beach during a spring evening with a
fantastic cloud display over the ocean. I love the beaches on the
Olympic Peninsula and look forward to visiting them again this month!<br /> <br />
Yes, this is different than my usual style. I think my "fine art" brain
cells must have been firing a little harder that evening! Although the clouds appear more ominous than the atmosphere really was at the time, there is a sort of visual metaphor here with the lone rock facing an incoming storm from the ocean.</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Golden Dawn"</b></i> – Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota, USA</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">How about a little sunshine for your Sunday (or whatever day you read this)!<br /> <br />
I was digging really deep into my archives this winter and found this gem
from way back in 2010! The detail-oriented observers may notice the
still-intact arch at the end of the rock outcropping just left of
center. Just a few weeks after I made this photograph, the span of the
arch collapsed into Lake Superior, changing this landscape forever.</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Shamrock's Nest"</b></i> – Hoh Rainforest, Washington, USA</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">If
you've ever tried to photograph in a rainforest, you know how chaotic
the scenes can be with plant life seemingly growing everywhere!
Sometimes luck strikes, and you find some order among all of the
randomness!</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">I made this image in the Hoh Rainforest area of Olympic National Park in northwestern Washington. As </span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"> one of the nation's finest temperate rainforests, o</span></span></span></span>ver 150 inches of precipitation falls here in a typical year.</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Heart of the Earth Falls"</b></i> – Superior National Forest, Minnesota, USA</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Tucked deep within the Kadunce River Gorge, northeast of Grand Marais, MN, are several waterfalls that require an upriver hike/climb/wade to experience in person. Possibly the most beautiful of them, pictured here, can be accessed by either the aforementioned upriver hike or by scrambling down a </span></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">steep rocky slope after walking the trail above the river canyon. </span></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">Neither approach is for the faint of heart and requires extra caution.</span></span></div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">For the adventurous waterfall (and slot canyon) enthusiast, this is a river worth exploring!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g"><i><b>"Liquid Gold"</b></i> – Death Valley National Park, California, USA</span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">The sand dunes in Death Valley are some of the most beautiful in the world, and despite frequent windy conditions, the sand stays in the same general area and is not blown away.</span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">I was at the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes on a spring evening and witnessed the last glow of sunlight on the dunes. Due to the sun's low angle at that time of day, large shadows were cast and gave the dunes a dreamy, ribbon-like appearance. </span></span>To top it all off, a big, somewhat stormy-looking cloud positioned itself right above the dune peaks! Also, do you see the dust devil in the upper-right?</div>
David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-21413943021389012016-02-15T07:37:00.000-06:002016-02-15T07:37:40.493-06:00Solo Exhibit at St. Cloud Hospital<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Greetings everyone!<br />
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This update is packed with new images that I have completed over the winter so far. Grab your favorite beverage and begin scrolling down!<br />
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I also wanted to mention to those of you in central Minnesota that my photography is currently on exhibit at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN through the month of February. The 18-piece display is located on the first floor near the chapel and can be visited anytime during regular hours. (It looks even better in person—I promise!)David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-39516062986899193042016-02-15T07:11:00.002-06:002016-02-15T07:37:36.818-06:00New Photographs from Minnesota and the American WestAs a photographer who participates in numerous art festivals during the summer and fall, I often find winter to be the quieter and slower-paced time of the year. The hustle of hours on the road and setting up a big white tent is traded for the comparatively relaxed and deliberate pace of culling and processing new work from some of the best photographs I have made over the past few years. It's a balance that I've come to enjoy.<br />
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This winter, I have been a bit more diligent in completing new work than I have been in past winters. Below are thirteen new images, in no particular order, that I've completed since my last update in December. I hope to have at least that many more ready to go before the 2016 art fair season begins in May.<br />
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<a href="http://www.northshoreimages.com/photos/i-DbwZtmH/0/XL/i-DbwZtmH-XL.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox-Feb16" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Kawishiwi Falls – Superior National Forest, Minnesota, USA"><img border="0" src="http://www.northshoreimages.com/photos/i-DbwZtmH/0/710x710/i-DbwZtmH-710x710.jpg" /></a><i><b>"Kawishiwi Falls"</b></i> – Superior National Forest, Minnesota, USA<br />
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participate in the Blueberry Arts Festival. On two consecutive evenings while
I was there, I visited these falls at the edge of the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness. On the first evening, the conditions did not
cooperate for the image I had in mind, but it was good scouting
opportunity for the second evening...when I was able to make this image!<br /> <br /> I really liked how the curving cloud boundary in the western sky matched the curvature of the falls, albeit in an inverse fashion.</span></span><br />
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The bristlecone pine is considered to be among the oldest living trees
on Earth, with some specimens believed to be over 5,000 years old. It is
a humbling experience to walk among these ancient, weathered trees wh<span class="text_exposed_show">ich thrive in some of the harshest environments, at about 10,000 feet in elevation in the White Mountains of California.<br /> <br />
I had also anticipated doing some night photography in this location,
but a couple of circumstances hindered that plan. First, clouds obscured
the night sky for most of the time while I was in the area. Also, not
long after making this image, I fell ill with what seemed to be a
digestive bug and was pretty much confined to my motel for 24 hours.
Despite my short visit to this grove, I was happy to bring this image
back.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Hidden Oasis"</b></i> – Kanarra Creek Canyon, Utah, USA<br /> <br />
The Virgin River Narrows in Zion National Park gets most of the
attention from photographers and visitors seeking a slot canyon
experience in southwestern Utah. Kanarra Creek Canyon, while not inside
Zion, is a hidden gem that is often referred to as a miniature version
of The Narrows in Zion.<br /> <br /> There are a couple of waterfalls within the canyon tha<span class="text_exposed_show">t
can navigated by well-placed ladders and ropes. I wanted to venture
further up the narrows when I was here last April, but the light was
quickly fading. So, my journey that time ended at the base of the first
waterfall where I made a few photographs.<br /> <br /> Hiking this canyon was an awesome experience and is definitely on my list of places to return.</span></span></span><br />
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Glacier NP is renown for its stunning mountainous landscape, of which I
enjoy photographing. But, sometimes an interesting subject, soft
ethereal light, and deep meaning converge at an unexpected place and
moment.</span></span><br />
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The area around Logan Pass could easily be considered the crown jewel
of Glacier N.P. During the summer, snowmelt from the upper elevations
cascades down innumerable slopes and into streams and rivers. In this
spot, three small creeks cascade together into a large crevice before
continuing downstream.</span></span><br />
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This image doesn't have the stunning sky like the falls image above, but I like how the early morning light highlights the
towering Clements Mountain.<br /> <br /> During the months of July and
August, while much of the country is sweltering in heat, it is
springtime at Glacier NP's Logan Pass. Numerous wildflowers can be found
blooming in the alpine meadows. The yellow and violet flowers seen here
are known, respectively, as Broadleaf Arnica and Monkey Flower (yes, I
had to look those up! :)).</span></span><br />
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<i><b><br />"Ice & Surf"</b></i> – Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota, USA<br />
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I made the trek to Split Rock Lighthouse last month with hopes of
once again seeing and photographing the annual moonrise behind the
iconic Lake Superior lighthouse. The clouds did not part enough, for the
100+ eager photographers present, to get a glimpse of the glowing lunar
orb, but there was still plenty t<span class="text_exposed_show">o photograph, including a rare winter beacon lighting!<br /> <br />
I found much beauty in the ice formations along the shore. There is a
lot to take in within this image, but if you know some of the basic
compositional guidelines, it really is an organized chaos.<br /> <br /> For the photography nerds among us: the
shore ice and incoming waves form a "leading line" that guides the
viewer toward the somewhat distant cliff-perched lighthouse. "Counterpoint" is
another technique used here to balance the composition. The subject of interest is
the lighthouse, and the bottom-right cutout shape in the ice serves as a counterpoint. Finally, did you notice the similarity between the
cutout shape in the near ice and the shape of the opening in the clouds
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Surf & Sunrise"</b></i> – Grand Marais, Minnesota, USA<br /> <br />
I enjoy walking along Lake Superior and watching incoming waves wash
over the ancient basalt shore. For thousands of years, the tempestuous
lake has sculpted the volcanic rock into some of the interesting shapes
we see today. This images is from Artists' Point in Grand Marais.</span></span><br />
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Scattered throughout the canyons of Cedar Mesa are several ancient
Puebloan cliff dwellings that have survived for hundreds of years. This
particular dwelling is colloquially known as "House on Fire" for reasons
that should be obvious by viewing the photo. I have another shot
from a slightly different vantage point that I'll show in the future that will make the
name even more evident.<br /> <br /> I chose this composition for how the
pattern in the roof and the slickrock "steps" at the bottom left draw
the viewer toward the ruins.</span></span></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Morning Rainbow"</b></i> – Grand Marais, Minnesota, USA<br /> <br /> How would you like to wake up to this?<br /> <br />
As I was photographing the sunrise image at Artists' Point (two images up), I turned around to discover a brilliant rainbow
over the Grand Marais harbor! I quickly repositioned myself and snapped a
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Here's an interesting rainbow tidbit: if you imagine a rainbow
completing the full circle below the horizon, the center point of that
circle is exactly opposite, or 180 degrees from, the sun. That's why we
don't see rainbows in the sky during the middle of the day. And yes, rainbows really are complete circles—we only see about half of a rainbow because of our usual vantage point in relation to the geography.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><i><b>"Mobius by Moonlight"</b></i> – Alabama Hills, California, USA<br /> <br /> <span class="text_exposed_show">For this image, I used a combination of moonlight and light from my
headlamp to illuminate this scene featuring California's iconic Mobius
Arch in the Owens Valley, just east of the Sierra Nevada range.<br /> <br />
I love looking up at the starry night sky, especially in a location
like this where it is not only warm, but the landscape holds intriguing
features!</span></span></span></div>
David Barthelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02189766787701090849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013523789924122022.post-30016813543024336042015-12-24T20:31:00.000-06:002015-12-24T20:34:17.218-06:00A Holiday Greeting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>Magic of the North – Minnesota, USA (2014)</i></b><br />
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The tree is trimmed, the cookies are baked, and snow is on the
ground (okay, just a tiny little bit). By official standards, we won't
have a white Christmas this year where I live in Minnesota (neither did
we last year), but at least the days are getting longer!<br />
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It seems not so long ago that I composed my last holiday greeting. Now a
few years into my thirties (that ticked up one notch yesterday), it
feels like years now pass like months did when I was a kid. Priorities
have changed too. A wish list for more material goods have been (mostly)
replaced by dreams of experiences, especially those that enrich our
lives and the lives of others.<br />
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As the holiday hustle and bustle
transitions to celebration and reflection this evening, I want to take
this time to thank everyone for your support over the past year. It was
my most successful year in most every measure. My goal with photography
is to enrich the lives of others with my interpretation of the natural
world through my lens. Your support, whether it is through purchasing
prints of my work to display in your home or simply being an active part
of my online community, helps give my life meaning. You are all like
one big extended family.<br />
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Exciting experiences await us in
the upcoming year, both for me and for you. I look forward to having you
along for the journey.<br />
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My warm wishes to you on this Christmas Eve for a happy holiday season and peaceful Earth.<br />
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David<br />
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New Work</h3>
Here are a few images I've completed in the past couple of months...<br />
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<i><b>North Shore Aurora </b></i><b>– Palisade Head, Minnesota, USA</b><br />
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Every fall, I make a point of spending several days hiking and
camping along Lake Superior's rugged north shore, usually in search of
the ephemeral autumn colors that so gracefully adorn the region. Yet, so
often it seems, my best photographs result from unplanned moments not
related at all to the fall colors.<br />
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That was again the case one evening this fall. Around midnight, I was just about ready to crawl into my warm sleepi<span class="text_exposed_show">ng
bag when I saw the telltale glow on the northern horizon...and it was
bright! I knew that one of the highest points overlooking Superior
happened to be just a few miles away. Minutes later, I found myself at
the base of Palisade Head's one-lane winding road that leads to the
top—head lamp, tripod, and backpack in tow. The gate was locked, as it
usually is after dark, which meant a brisk quarter-mile hike uphill to
the top was in order.</span><br />
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Over
the course of the next two hours, I watched in awe as the magical light
drifted and pulsated across the northern sky from my solitary perch at
the edge of a 150-foot cliff. This image was made just before 2 AM, near
the end of my two-hour-long stay. I used my headlamp to illuminate the
nearby cliff face to add some context and dimension to the scene.<br />
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<i><b>Gooseberry and the Galaxy – </b></i><b>Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota, USA</b><br />
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I made this image on a clear, moonless night earlier this fall
at Gooseberry Falls near Lake Superior. You can see the faint band of
our own Milky Way galaxy above and to the right of the falls.<br />
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The
part of the Milky Way visible above the falls is opposite in direction
to the galactic core and therefore does not have the bright,
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To illuminate the falls in the darkness, I used my headlamp to "paint"
light throughout the scene, emphasizing the most important areas.<br />
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<i><b>Mountain Goat Gaze </b></i><b>– Glacier National Park, Montana, USA</b><br />
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As most of you may know, I typically shoot landscapes and rarely
photograph wildlife, so this is something a little different from me. I
happened to be in an area with several mountain goats meandering about
and simply could not resist!<br />
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This one must be fairly young, as it's horns are just starting to develop. Or, maybe they shed and regrow them periodically...I don't know for sure.<i><b> </b></i></div>
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