First, a note about the blog. In transferring my domain to a new host, I encountered some problems. It may take a few days to get everything straightened out, and in the mean time I have a generic layout, and old posts will not be visible. I apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to get everything back up and running soon. If you have a subscription you should still get all the new posts.
But I wanted to write about the Moab Photography Symposium before too much time passed. This was my first time attending this event, and it was tremendous fun, with a relaxed, creative, and enjoyable atmosphere.
John Sexton gave a wonderful keynote presentation last Thursday night, and his talk about Ansel Adams on Saturday was amazing—really moving. I gave my presentation, Lessons From the Masters, on Friday morning, then got to see beautiful images from Joan Myers, and hear a fascinating discussion of photography design from Nat Coalson. On Saturday and Sunday we were treated to more great stuff from Jeff Vanuga, Tom Till, Steve Traudt, and Rory Tyler.
Friday and Saturday afternoons we broke into smaller groups for field workshops. I took my groups to Arches National Park (including Courthouse Wash and Balanced Rock) on Friday, and to beautiful Mill Creek on Saturday. Mill Creek is close to town, but this portion of it is not easy to find, and I would never have made it there without guidance from Bruce Hucko, the symposium director. A perennial creek flows through a classic red rock canyon, complete with petroglyphs and late-day reflections in the water.
I hope I get to come back. If you get a chance to attend this event next spring, don’t hesitate. You’ll have a great time.
Hi, Michael. I’ve been enjoying your web site (and all your books and ebooks) for some time now. I only have one issue – I can’t get it to center on my screen; it is always to the left. Is this purposeful on your part? or is there some setting I can make? All the other sites I visit are centered, which is straight in front of my eyes at the computer. I have to twist left to read your blog.
Margaret, thanks very much – I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the web site and books. Yes, having everything to the left is deliberate, more or less, a design issue related to the logo and banner. Sorry that bothers you. We’re going to be redesigning the whole site this year, so maybe that will change. Thanks again!
Hi Michael.
Would you be interested in being interviewed for an article on my site? It would be a separate page on my site, probably linked from the home page.
The interview would be done by email and consist of 5-10 questions regarding yourself and your photography It would be great if you could supply a few images.
The page will link back to your blog/site or wherever you wish. You have the opportunity to promote your site/photography or anything else.
If you are interested please let me know and I will organise the interview.
Regards
Greg Rowe
Thanks Greg – I’ll answer you via email.