February 22nd, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, Environment, Wildlife
In her series, Domesticated, photographer Amy Stein creates commentaries on the tensions between mankind and wildlife, who increasingly share the same spaces. So why the “pseudo-wildlife’ label? Stein uses borrowed taxidermy as the subjects of her shots.
Within these scenes I explore our paradoxical relationship with the “wild” and how our conflicting impulses continue to evolve […]
February 21st, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, Outdoor Living
Here are the best of mine…sadly, the best I could get were these stills from my camcorder. How’d yours turn out? Post your links in the comments.
February 20th, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, BWCAW
I had to link to this shot of reindeer moss by Boundary Waters Flickr Pool member, tseWmadA. The colors are amazing…borderline fantastical; I’d love to see this printed as largely as possible. Enjoy.
February 19th, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, Environment
Most of us have enjoyed assembling crude rock sculptures in idle moments on the trail, or along the North Shore. And while we may not dedicate much thought to the activity once it’s done, we feel gratified because it’s yet another connection point we’ve made to the beauty around us.
Sculptor and land artist Andy Goldsworthy […]
February 18th, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, North Shore
This great shot of a climber leading on Palisade Head was among the winners of National Geographic Adventure’s recent photo contest.
February 15th, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, Wildlife
I’m an artist by trade, but when I hear the words “wildlife art,” I usually cringe. All too often, the term brings to mind the same thing: Fantastically idealized paintings of perfect sunsets illuminating idyllic lakeside cabins with candles in the windows and families of deer just off the front step.
Illustrator Diane Sudyka creates beautiful, […]
January 27th, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, BWCAW
When I joined the Boundary Waters Flickr Pool a few years back, there were maybe a dozen members. It’s now up to 150, turning out a steady current of beautiful images like “Morning Mists” here, by member Himalayafan. Make yourself happy today and pay the pool a lingering visit. Better yet, jump on in and […]