Havana Street Scenes, Cuba


My first trip to Cuba was in 2001, and the U.S. State Department tried to fine me and the group I was with for supposedly traveling there illegally. Now, President Obama is visiting the country. How times have changed! With it comes the good and the bad, but it’s always fascinating to see a country starting to open up.

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The 2016 Art Wolfe Next-Generation Photographers Grant

In Alaska's Katmai National Park, there are abundant sock-eye salmon in the rivers and abundant bears hungry for them. Here a brown bear bounds and splashes after a school of the red fish.The 2016 Art Wolfe Next-Generation Photographers Grant is now taking applicants from professional nature photographers in the early stages of their careers. Recipients will be selected on the basis of skill, artistic excellence and by demonstrating the promise of future achievement.

From July 31 to August 6, 2016, seven successful applicants will attend a six-day workshop at a remote Lodge in Katmai, Alaska, photographing the spectacular wildlife and rugged landscape.

Sponsored by The Luminous Endowment for Photographers and Art Wolfe, Inc., and made possible with the generous support of Rebecca Jones and the Seneca Sawmill Co.

Enter here, Entry deadline: March 31, 2016


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Early Bird Special on New Photography as Art Seminar

Gas spilled in a creek, Borneo, Malaysia

This all new seminar has been created for photographers who are inspired to go beyond capturing a natural history moment and would rather pursue their creativity and make compelling artistic statements.

In this three part series Art will establish unequivocally that the photograph stands toe to toe with painting, sculpture, and the other prominent forms of art.

This is an intentional journey to discover a new way of seeing and making art through the photographic medium. This full day seminar has been carefully crafted using hundreds of photographs that support the concepts Art is presenting.

Photography as Art Seminar: Seattle

February 28, 2016

Sign up before Jan 8th to get the early bird price of $200.

 

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Aerial of braided rivers, Iceland

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Worst Advice Ever

What is the worst advice you ever followed?

For me – early in my career people told me not to bother going to India – they said it had nothing to offer and I should focus elsewhere. So for over a decade that’s what I did. Worst advice ever!

Once I finally saw India with my own eyes—I’ve been back just about every year since and I’ve still just scratched the surface it’s beautiful, complex and wonderful variety of culture, nature, landscape and wildlife.

I’ve added a new photo tour for India in January/February 2016 that can either be just one week or over two depending the time you have. I’ll be taking you along an extraordinary route that combines the best of Inida, full of lore and splendor, punctuated by diverse photographic attractions.

The Kumbh Mela is a rare mass pilgrimage when Hindus from all over the world journey to bathe in the sacred river Ganges. It is considered to be the largest peaceful gathering in the world. I have been to several Kumbhs and can help effectively navigate you through this large and colorful congregation of pilgrims, yogis, and sages. Following the Kumbh we will travel to Ranthambore National Park where a highlight will be the chance to photograph elusive tigers and leopards and other rare wildlife.

Secret, Sacred and Wild India Workshop
January 25, 2016 – February 2, 2016

I hope to see some of you there! And if not with me, just put India on your bucket list regardless. That’s my advice!

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Win a Free Olympic Peninsula Workshop with Mylio

bhmylioTry Mylio and enter to win a free trip to my Olympic Peninsula Workshop! One grand prize winner will join me to capture grand landscapes and interpret scenery in the Pacific Northwest’s most breathtaking rainforest. Nine second-prize winners will receive Mylio free for a year.

To be entered to win, install the Mylio trial between October 21-31, 2015. The drawing will be on November 10, 2015.

Visit bh.mylio.com to try out Mylio and enter to win.

No purchase necessary. Some rules and restrictions may apply.

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Earth Is My Witness Update

Eden1Exciting news for Earth Is My Witness in Europe. Not only are French and German editions coming out, but I will be coming to Germany for a National Geographic Tour, and to support some upcoming Earth Is My Witness exhibits! The exhibition of my work is an exclusive production by the Städtische Galerie Iserlohn and the Stadtmuseum Schleswig.

 

Earth Is My Witness Exhibit, Iserlohn, Germany
February 11-May 1, 2016
I will be doing a presentation on Feburary 12, 2016 at the Park Theater Iserlohn in support of this exhibition.

National Geographic Presents Tour, Germany
February 13-21, 2016
Locations TBA

Earth Is My Witness Exhibit, Schleswig, Germany
June 2-October 30, 2016
I will be doing a presentation on June 3, 2016 at the A.P. Møller-Skolen, Schleswig in support fo this exhibition.

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Why I Do What I Do

I have collaborated with filmmaker Abraham Joffe, producer of Tales by Light, on an inspirational new short video about what drives my passion for photography.

You can also see the video on my About page.

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USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition

An snow dusted spring day in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

CLOSING DATE AUGUST 15th (MIDNIGHT EDT)

Now in its second year, this INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION puts the spotlight on talented photographers from all over the world, celebrating the rural and urban landscape of the U.S.A. and is the brainchild of renowned landscape photographer, Charlie Waite.

usa logoThe Judging panel includes US photography greats as Art Wolfe, Christopher Burkett, David and Marc Muench, Tim Fitzharris, Jim Patterson, Marc Adamus and Brenda Tharp

Prize fund of US$12,000 of cash and other prizes, including US$5,000 to the overall winner, US$500 to the Youth (under 21) winner and awards in cash and kind to category and special prize winners.

Entries are open to photographers from anywhere in the world with images made in the USA within the last 5 years. Competition closes midnight on the 15th of August, 2015.

Sponsored by USA Today, Popular Photography, Lee Filters, Hasselblad, Panasonic, lightandland.com, and Digital Camera World.

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New Product: Framed Art Cards

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New to the Art Wolfe Store, these framed art cards are perfect as gifts! Framed and matted they are beautifully printed and embossed—a classic look that could effortlessly be used in a variety of ways and decors. They are especially useful in small spaces and as decorative montages.

Art card in a black wood frame with matting.
Frame size: 10.75 x 10.75
Image size: 5.5 x 5.5

See the complete selection here. Use the introductory coupon code blog072015 to save $25!

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New Travels to the Edge site!

TTEsiteIn the continued efforts to upgrade our websites- the new Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge site is now live! The new site is responsive to tablets and phones, and trailers to the episodes can be watched on any device. Each episode is sorted by geographical region, season and disc for easier viewing. There is an interactive map so you can view episodes based in different areas. And, we are continuing our work on finding funding for additional seasons of the show! Take a peak and let me know what you think. Please email info@artwolfe.com if you find any errors or mishaps.

 

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