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"No man steps in the same river twice, for its not the same river and he's not the same man". Heraclitus

Is there a more familiar and oft quoted phrase in landscape photography than Ansel Adams famous: "previsualization". I always get a chuckle when I see this term as it makes me think of "confusing chaos", somewhat of an obvious redundancy. My guess is that simply "visualization" is what he meant and worked with in the field and in his darkroom. Like most landscape photographers, I too, am an admirer of both his wonderful work, and having read most of his books, his volumes of writings both on technique and photographic philosophy. His writings were an inspiration for me to write about m...

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Bruce Heinemann
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American photographer, Bruce W. Heinemann, has photographed the landscape for over thirty years. His work is seen in the critically acclaimed best-selling book, The Art of Nature: Reflections of the Grand Design. Another title, co-published with Barnes and Noble, The Nature of Wisdom, is in its seventh printing, with over 100,000 copies sold. He has photographed and published fine art corporate calendars for over 25 years and has seven books to date. In 1993 he was the recipient of the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Lecture Fellow Award, given to recognize and promote the accomplishments of individuals who have contributed to the welfare of nature. Bruce Heinmann is also an accomplished classical/jazz trumpet soloist. He lives in the San Juan Islands in Anacortes, Washington. [email protected] http://theartofnature.photoshelter.com
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