The John Fielder’s Colorado Collection is Now Available to the Public!

by Tina Disorbio
The John Fielder’s Colorado Collection is Now Available to the Public!

A collection of more than 6,500 images showcases and immortalizes the breathtaking vistas of the Centennial State and the need to preserve them. History Colorado is elated to announce that John Fielder’s Colorado Collection is now publicly available. Composed of more than 6,500 photographs and objects donated to History Colorado by premier landscape photographer and renowned conservationist John Fielder, this collection immortalizes the landscapes of every county in the state and represents a life dedicated to the preservation and protection of Colorado’s public lands.

With this collection now digitally available, the public can begin accessing it through the History Colorado Online Collection where they can look over the entirety of the more than 6,500 images and objects, or explore curated lists on https://www.historycolorado.org/john-fielders-colorado-collection webpage that allow them to follow in Fielder’s footsteps by exploring specific counties. In addition to viewing the collection online, the public will be able to request hi-res digital copies of these images through the Stephen H. Hart Research Center at a nominal fee.

One location stands above the rest of the 104,000 square miles he visited during his 50 years as a nature photographer. Curated in collaboration with John himself, History Colorado’s exhibition “REVEALED: John Fielder’s Favorite Place” takes you to a location that few have ever experienced, a location John feels is the most sublime in all of the Centennial State. You can view this exhibit in person until February 11, 2024.

Beginning January 25th, 2024 there will be another Fielder exhibit titled “On the River”.
History Colorado is located at 1200 N. Broadway, Denver, CO. 80203.
Call for more info: 303-447-8679

Amazing Sculpture to Shoot

by Tina Disorbio
Amazing Sculpture to Shoot

Not only is there an opportunity to shoot acres of gorgeous flowers at Chatfield Farms, but there is also an incredible sculpture to immerse yourself in and shoot!
The sculpture is called “One Fell Swoop by Patrick Dougherty”

Dougherty’s immersive sculpture at Chatfield Farms in Littleton, CO is created by weaving flexible saplings and branches into a complex and whimsical architectural form.

On View Now
Chatfield Farms Location
8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128 Map
720-865-3500
The site-specific sculpture was created over the course of three weeks with the help of staff and volunteers. Willow saplings and branches used in the installation were harvested from Colorado locations, including Chatfield Farms. Visitors may view and move through the work in a grassy clearing near the Earl J. Sinnamon Center and the Deer Creek Stables.

Bring the kids! Great opportunity for family portraits!

About the Artist
Dougherty earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina and a master’s in hospital and health administration from the University of Iowa. Later, he returned to the University of North Carolina to study art history and sculpture. Dougherty has created more than 250 installations, with works exhibited at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C.; the Mint Museum, North Carolina; the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, France and the American Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia.

Photography Hour at Butterfly Pavilion

by Tina Disorbio
Photography Hour at Butterfly Pavilion

Photo Hour
Enjoy a quiet hour of evening light/golden hour photography in the tropical rainforest after we close our doors to the public. Snap photos of beautiful butterflies and exotic tropical flowers in the evening light. Sessions are offered monthly. For more information click here – https://butterflies.org/photo-hour/
Sessions are offered monthly starting at
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 5:00- 6:00 P.M.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5:00- 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 8:00 – 9:00 A.M
Sunday, December 11, 2023, 8:00 – 9:00 A.M
Members: $8.00
Nonmembers: $10.00
Pre-registration is required.
6252 W. 104th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80020

Ansel Adams – “The Early Years” at Botanic Gardens, now through October 11

by Tina Disorbio
Ansel Adams – “The Early Years” at Botanic Gardens, now through October 11

Discover the early work of renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams in this exhibition of intimate yet majestic photos of the American West.  Known best for his high-contrast photos made in the 1970s and 1980s, Adams’ earlier prints feature a softer focus, smaller scale and warmer tones, providing a glimpse into the evolution of the photographer’s signature style. This collection spans the 1920s-1950s and features a number of Adams’ finest photographs of Yosemite National Park and other Western landscapes.

Enjoy the Ansel Adams exhibition and then explore the gardens to create your own photographic masterpieces!  For more information go HERE

June 11 – Oct. 1, 2023
York Street Location
1007 York Street
Denver, CO 80206

2023 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, July 7-14

by ecc
2023 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, July 7-14

The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is an annual 10-day Festival offering over 200 workshops in wildflower expertise each July, be it painting, pollination, photography, culinary arts, or leading hikes into the wild beyond in the heart of the Wildflower Capital of Colorado.

When Soul Road Trips Inc. meets Mountain West Photography some great workshops happen. Participate in photography workshops and outings with Jeff Johnson & David Snyder on July 6-8 and July 11-13.

Read more here . . . https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/adventure-photography-workshops/

Colorado Photography Gala – March 16th 2023

by Tom Goldberg
Colorado Photography Gala – March 16th 2023

Lone Tree Arts Center
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Doors open at 5:30 pm
for mini print display & sponsor tables.
Program begins 6:30 pm

Gala is Colorado Casual

RESERVE SEATS HERE (if you haven’t yet)

Celebrate Colorado’s
111 Prize Winners, Top 250 and Semifinalists
from 2022’s Share the View contest.

Our generous donors make it possible to offer this event at no charge.
* Multimedia shows
* Presentations by Share the View photographers
* Judges’ insights

Come early and visit Gala Sponsors
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Colorado Life Magazine
Denver Digital Imaging
Mile High Wildlife Photo Club
Urban Wildlife Photo Club

Month of Photography Colorado

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Month of Photography Colorado

MOP 2023 Kicks Off March 1!
Ready…set…start exploring all Month of Photography Denver has to offer! With 147 events, 72 participating venues, and more than 500 local, national, and international artists on display, there’s something for everyone.

There’s no better place to start your MOP journey than right here at festival headquarters, the Colorado Photographic Arts Center (1070 Bannock Street in Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District).

Pick up a printed guide or browse the MOP Event Calendar and plan your festival experience today.
Go to denvermop.org

New Photography Show at Center for the Arts Evergreen

by Tom Goldberg
New Photography Show at Center for the Arts Evergreen

Immortalized:  Lens & Light

February 23 – April 1, 2023

Opening Reception: Feb. 23 | 4-7 pm

Artists have used glass to create art for centuries. Estimates say that glass lasts longer than 1 million years—an almost infinite amount of time in human history. Immortalized: Lens & Light explores the way in which artists create with glass and glass lenses—stained, fused, blown, mosaic, and fine art photography—to celebrate and commemorate people, cultures, or moments in time.

The Center for the Arts Evergreen is at 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439 (next door to the Parkside Cafe)

Evergreen Camera Club