Well I’ve been a bit on the busy side putting together this project to raise money in honor of my dad who passed away. He was still delivering Meals on Wheels to “the old folks” when he was 87 years old. So in honor of him and to raise money for the local MOW at the Sedona Community Center I photographed the flowers and created a calendar along with prints and giclees for sale with all proceeds going to them. It has received a bunch of help from business owners in the area, from sponsors to people helping to promote the idea. Here’s where you can find out more, to help or order your 2011 calendar or prints http://www.sccsedona.org/Coates/calendar/index.html The Mayor of Sedona proclaimed the first week in March as Flowers for Food Week. Here’s an article from the Red Rock News in Sedona…
Article about Flowers for Food in the Sedona red Rock News
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Went to visit with my wife’s parents this past week. They live in a beautiful spot with marsh surrounding their property making it a great place to shoot wildlife… Mostly birds. I’ve been creating their Christmas card for the last few years using images captured in their “front yard.” Had two nasty days of a northeaster with rain and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to capture any new images. I was shooting in between showers and was able to get these geese and the scene. The overcast acted like a giant soft-box allowing me to capture all the detail with no harsh shadows. I combined three images to create the base for this watercolor art piece. It will grace the Baker’s xmas card but will also be available as a watercolor print. This will be printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Photo Rag Pearl paper up to a 17 X 22 inch print. I’d love to hear your feedback.
Geese on the Marsh Fine Art Image
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Here is a note from Genevieve Munson, owner of the 89 year old hands in the Enduring Comfort image. (see post below this) I captured her hands while creating her portrait.
Here is the text from her note…
Dear Bob Coates
Hopefully all is well with your family as well as Ed and Kathleen. The pictuer you captured of me is a true image. It is a perfect, with spirit expression to share with my family. You have prepared and given me the needful gift! With deep appreciation of your talent, I thank you for this treasure. Many who have seen the image of my hands holding the bible consider it an award winning piece. With loving regards and a greatful heart. Genevieve K. Munson.
Here is an image from her session…
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One of the things I wish to accomplish with my photography is to give back to the community. In that spirit I have created the image of Enduring Comfort and all money raised in selling this print is being donated to the Meals on Wheels program at the Sedona Community Center. I will do another post on the creation of this image in the future…
If you would like to purchase this image it can be found on http://sedonavista.com under the Charity Gallery. If you would like to purchase this directly from the Sedona Community Center they now have it available through their web site http://www.accsedona.org/Coates/index.html It is available as a photographic print matted starting at 7×5 inches up to a canvas museum mount gallery wrap at 40×32.
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This blog is dedicated to keeping you informed about changes and additions to Sedona Vista Fine Art Photography. It will also include some tutorials on how I accomplish the “look” of my work. I hope you enjoy what you see on http://sedonavista.com If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask….
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