Baby Orca!

New baby orca seen in Puget Sound

On this darkest day of the year, here is some very bright news!
Happy Winter Solstice!

>>READ HERE

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Why Dogs Make Us Human

Art has some fun, and as you will see, explains why Dogs Make Us Human.

>>BOOK ORDER

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Holiday Offerings!

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Holiday 2011 Offerings! – Images by Art Wolfe

Still looking for just the right unique gift for someone special?
We’ve just received new shipments of books and DVDs! Art’s “Dogs Make Us Human” flew off the shelves but is now in stock as well as his wildly popular “Vanishing Act”. Share the gift of Art’s photography this holiday season! Be sure to order now to receive your signed copy in time for the holidays!

We also have large supplies of both seasons of “Travels to the Edge” on DVD. Order individual volumes or bundle the whole season and save!

>>OUR STORE – Books, Calendars, DVD’s, Workshops and more…..

Don’t forget: FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $100! (Domestic orders only, orders shipped via parcel post USPS. Does not include Print Orders)
Last day for free ground shipping is December 15 if you want to receive it before December 24. Overnight or expedited shipping is available at additional cost.

The gift of an Art Wolfe Workshop would be treasured for a lifetime. Have a look at our offerings and sign that special someone up.
www.artwolfeworkshops.com

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International Conservation Photography Awards

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An Invitation from Art Wolfe

The 2012 International Conservation Photography Awards (ICPA) are under way today, December 1, 2011. Submissions are now being accepted until February 29, 2012.

This Photography Awards program was conceived and started by Art Wolfe. Watch and listen to his invitation and consider submitting your work and contributing to this showcase program for conservation.

“An event for the advancement of photography as a unique medium capable of bringing awareness and preservation to our environment through art.” – Art Wolfe

>>CLICK HERE to go to the ICPA Website for more information and to learn how you can submit your work. View the 2010 ICPA Gallery to see last years winners.

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The Natural Wonders Gallery, Las Vegas

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BLOG: Sneak Peek of The NATURAL WONDERS GalleryArt Wolfe

Work at The Natural Wonders Gallery in Las Vegas is progressing. It will feature my work as well as that of large format landscape photographer Robert Park and macro imagist Robert Rotella.

A ‘soft opening’ is planned for late December; in the meantime stay updated with gallery news at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Natural-Wonders-Gallery/152619078158285

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http://natural-wonders-gallery.com/#/splash/

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Art 4 Vision Fort Lauderdale, FL

Art 4 Vision presents an invitation only evening with Art Wolfe on December 3, at the Museum of Art of Fort Lauderdale. This will benefit the Macula Vision Research Foundation

In addition, there will be a show of Art’s photography with the proceeds going to the Macula Vision Research Foundation. Here is a sneak peek:

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Exhibit: Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge – Images by Art Wolfe

>>CLICK HERE for more information about this event and show

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Philip Hyde: Messages from the Wilderness

Philip Hyde from Lumière on Vimeo.

Philip Hyde has shown what can be done via photography to shed light and awareness on our precious natural resources.
Celebrate his life and look for his show now on view at the Lumiere Gallery in Atlanta. Watch the video to get a glimpse of his message.

I regularly support conservation and environmental awareness issues through the medium of photography. We all need to get the word or image out to the public in order to influence change and/or preservation. This is the right kind of propaganda.

>>CLICK HERE to get more information about the show.

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Bellingham, WA Dog Talk November 17

Village Books in Fairhaven is bringing Art Wolfe to Bellingham for the Leopold Author Lecture Series.
Join Art Wolfe at at 6:30pm on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Admission is FREE.

The location is at the Crystal Ballroom in the Leopold Retirement Residence at 1224 Cornwall Ave.

Art will be giving a talk, slide presentation and book signing about his latest book “Dogs Make Us Human”.  He teamed up with bestselling animal writer Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson to create a remarkable book that will be treasured by dog lovers far and wide.

If you have followed Art on the blog about this new title, here is a great opportunity to actually hear him talk about the project.

Books will be available for purchase and Art will be signing them following his presentation.

>>Village Books BLOG

If you aren’t in the Bellingham area, make sure your library (or yourselves) orders copies of his book.  It is a great book for all ages.

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Kenmore Camera’s DIGITAL EXPO

NOVEMBER 5-6 – Lynnwood Convention Center

Art Wolfe will be a guest speaker at the Kenmore Camera Photo Expo.

The 2-day event is at the beautiful Lynnwood Convention Center.  The Photo Expo is dedicated to digital photography.  There are a host of highly qualified speakers both days that you will not want to miss.  But don’t miss Art Wolfe.

Art will be giving a talk, slideshow and book signing about his newest book, “Dogs Make Us Human”.   He teamed up with bestselling animal writer Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson to create a remarkable book that will be treasured by dog lovers far and wide.

Here is an opportunity to hear about the project from the creator.  Art will be speaking on Saturday from 1:00 to 2:30pm followed by a book signing.

>>CLICK HERE for a complete program guide for the weekend event.

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: A TIME TO REMEMBER

Dia De Los Muertos: A Time To Remember

(A film by Valerie Griffith and Blue Moon Productions)

The Day Of The Dead celebration in Pátzcuaro, Mexico is a beautiful ritual of Mexican culture.  Inspired by Safe Crossings and a school’s Day of the Dead celebration.

Art Wolfe has graciously donated 2 beautiful limited edition prints that were taken when he accompanied the film crew to Pátzcuaro, Mexico.
These framed prints will be be available for purchase at the event.

Dia de los Muertos: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
The Big Picture, 2505 First Avenue, Seattle 98121
5:30-6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres Reception
6:30-7:30pm Program
Complimentary Admission
This is not a fundraising event.

RSVP to Rita Koefod, Director of Development
206.495.5718 | rita@safecrossingsfoundation.org

>>CLICK HERE for more info

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