Part of the ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition. Fewer than a thousand mountain gorillas remain in the world, and the rare opportunity to spend even a brief hour within a family is something to be treasured for a lifetime. To be able to capture images of these amazing creatures was truly a privilege. As a photographer and travel writer I've visited all seven continents and know it doesn't get any better than this.
SUBMISSION: Formal Portrait of Seymour by Sandi Pfeiffer
A few years ago, I purchased a device to allow me to process credit cards. Some people use this same device to make phone calls. Along the way, something piqued my interest in the capabilities of this new bit of technology and I further discovered that I could create little works of art using nothing but the device. “Clean Painting” is what I term the process. Yes, this device is the iPhone. My images are not limited to one genre -- such as landscape photography. Rather, I have a tendency to shoot whatever is in front of me -- be it nature, still life, or the grunge of the city.
Mobile photography is merely a new form of an old art -- and, I am proud to be a part of this new movement -- wherever it may take me.
SUBMISSION: Lowland Gorilla by Wayne Chunat
My philosophy as an artist is quite simple: one must know and understand not only anatomy, structure, form but the world environs and how we relate and interact with them. Painting then is the interpretation of the world through color, line, form but when you add the rhythm of life you will touch the emotions thereby engaging the viewer whereby they become involved and attached.
SUBMISSION: Red Crown of Japan by Shelley Lake
Red Crown of Japan, photograph by Shelley Lake, a wonderful piece in our ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition. We must remain vigilant as stewards of our ecosystem.
SUBMISSION: Snapper in Stained Glass Pond by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons, New York. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments. The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
These photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which creates a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural resources.
SUBMISSION: Bodhi by Shelley Lake
We must remain vigilant as stewards of our ecosystem.
SUBMISSION: Male Wood Duck #1 by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments. The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Pisces Swirling by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons, New York. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments. The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
These photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which creates a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural resources.
SUBMISSION: Lookout Hill Lioness by Pekka Järventaus
Since I was a child I have been intrigued by lions. I simply find them to be truly mysterious and magical animals. And I am not the only one who is intrigued by these extraordinary creatures. Their majestic charisma and personality has been well portrayed. You see lions in movies, read about them in books, they are being used as logos etc. Lions are all around us. They are true symbols of royalty and power. With my lion series, I am aiming to go beyond traditional documentary photography to convey those magical qualities that intrigues me the most. It is exclusively photographed in Masai Mara, Kenya and Serengeti, Tanzania, The kingdom of lions.
Spending time with lions is a truly remarkable experience and I hope that my photography will inspire a future with healthy lions still roaming the great plains.
SUBMISSION: Alaskan Orca by Paula Schoenwether
Proudly exhibited at the ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition in Miami in December. I have been photographing wildlife since a child. The opportunities to travel in my life have been extensive.
I feel so fortunate to see so much of the world and the animals that inhabit it.
SUBMISSION: Before the Hunt by Pekka Järventaus
Proudly exhibited at the ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition in December. Since I was a child I have been intrigued by lions. I simply find them to be truly mysterious and magical animals. And I am not the only one who is intrigued by these extraordinary creatures. Their majestic charisma and personality has been well portrayed. You see lions in movies, read about them in books, they are being used as logos etc. Lions are all around us. They are true symbols of royalty and power.
With my lion series, I am aiming to go beyond traditional documentary photography to convey those magical qualities that intrigues me the most. It is exclusively photographed in Masai Mara, Kenya and Serengeti, Tanzania, The kingdom of lions.
Spending time with lions is a truly remarkable experience and I hope that my photography will inspire a future with healthy lions still roaming the great plains.
SUBMISSION: Grandmother and Grandson by Paula Schoenwether
While volunteering at the LA Zoo in the Enrichment Department, I had the privilege of working with the Chimpanzees. I was able to study the relationships among them and this photo represents one of the relationships I enjoyed immensely. Pictured is Grandmother Bonnie with her grandson. They were playing for a very long time and I was lucky enough to capture this endearing interaction between them.
It continues to make me happy to view this photograph and also sad when I think about all the babies who have been ripped away from their families and exploited. They miss out on these integral moments that they all deserve to experience.
SUBMISSION: Magic Tree by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments.The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Male Wood Duck #2 by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments.The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Female Wood Duck by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments.The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Goose Soup by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments.The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Great Peconic Bay Light Dance #2 by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments.The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Peacock Pond by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments.The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Great Peconic Bay Light Dance by Katherine Liepe-Levinson
My Pond and Earth/Water Series are on-going explorations of local waterways and fresh water pond habitats in The Hamptons and the New York City area. These studies are meant as a testament to the preciousness of our ever-diminishing natural environments.The unusual vibrant colors and patterns in these works are natural results produced through: available light; selected camera angles; shifting wind patterns on the water and in the foliage; refracted reflections on the water surface; cropping/zooming for close ups; and fast shutter speeds.
The photographs are printed by DUGGAL on Archival White Aluminum Dibond with Archival UV protected pigments, which create a soft, painterly quality. In feng shui, metal and water support and nourish one another. Metal creates water in the productive cycle of the five elements. As civil societies, we must learn how to better use the “metal/mettle” of our technologies to support and nourish our natural habitats and resources.
SUBMISSION: Endangered by Michelle Bernal
I refer to this body of work as “Environmental Lace”. My intent is to enlighten the viewer, share a direct interconnectedness with all life, and to sway the viewer's heart to actions of love and protection. The first installment for Environmental Lace focuses on the 5 elements of life; air, water, earth, fire, and spirit. I present to you the beginning of my artistic vision: Environmental Lace: 5 Elements. Earth. “Endangered”
*I am a multi-media artist with a passion for the preservation of our planet. I have been creating art for over 40 years and obtained my BS in art at Illinois State University. I live contentedly in central Illinois with my husband (also an artist), 4 dogs, and 2 cats.