Selected for ArtScape

ArtScape is an outdoor public “gallery” created by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation in partnership with the Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Parks Department. It displays selected works of art by local artists on banners in the downtown area.

The chosen artwork below can be viewed at the Chautauqua Art Gallery, located at 318 North Main Street, from May 10 through June 29, 2025. An opening reception will be held from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2025. 

The photo on display is shown below and has been printed on Hahnemuhle Metallic paper. Using the Metallic paper brings a slight ‘reflection’ to the print giving the prominent green pathway a very magical appearance even Harry Potter would approve of.

Niigata Mountain Range, Japan

2 Weeks photographing Japan

I recently returned from a journey to the other side of the world, a truly mystical place called Japan. Thank you to Blain from Blaininjapan.com for his hospitality and guidance. He knows the places to photograph and, more importantly, when to be there. Can’t wait for my next visit.

Sea of clouds

Mt. Fuji at early morning light

MoonShot

I recommend a summer visit to Higgins Beach, Maine to watch the Surfers in the early morning and the many Dogs running along the beach for a unique experience only Maine can bring. Then finish late in the evening with views of a full moon shining against the ocean waves.

The photo of Higgins Beach below had all the elements I wanted to show: night sky, a few clouds for affect, and a bright reflection of a full moon off the ocean waves.

Higgins beach, Maine 2024

Decode Gallery is showing my photo - The Caverns at Watkins Glen

If you’re in the Tucson AZ area stop by Decode Gallery to view my “The Caverns at Watkins Glen” image on display April 6th - April 27th. Thank you to the folks at Decode Gallery for choosing my image to display at their “Square” exhibition.

Decode Gallery, 314 S. Convent, Tucson AZ, 85701

The Caverns at Watkins glen, watkins glen sp, NY

Gallery showing 'Havana Glen Rock Amphitheater' Photograph

I’m happy to announce The Black Box Gallery in Portland OR has selected my Havana Glen photo, from over 750 worldwide entries, to be shown on their On-Line Annex Gallery. On display and for sale will be the black and white photo ‘Havana Glen Rock Amphitheater’ from my ‘Black Series’. For the ‘Black Series’ photos I use Capture One software to darken the overall photo but then highlight water features to provide a greater contrast from the darkened surroundings. The entire exhibit will be shown February 1st through Feb 20th 2024. The winning photo below can be viewed at Black Box Gallery, 811 E Burnside St #212, Portland, OR 97214 or online at: www.blackboxgallery.com

Havana Glen rock AMPHITHEATER, Montour Falls, NY

Chautauqua Art Gallery

Please visit Leslie Calimeri, owner of Chautauqua Art Gallery, to see a display of my artwork at her downtown Gallery 318 N. Main St, Jamestown NY 14701. On display will be (4) pieces, framed and ready to take home. Each image includes handmade Japanese paper and carbon based inks that will last hundreds of years. For sale will be award winning images of the Allegheny River and Havana Glen, along with Letchworth State Park, and Watkins Glen. Please see more at Chautauquaartgallery.com

Havana Glen waterfalls - Featured in ‘the Great Outdoors’ photo contest

Rivers Edge - 1st place at the Allegheny National Forest 100 year celebration exhibition 2023

1st Place at ANF-100 Exhibition

The Guest Juror - Laura Domencic, Executive Director - Erie Art Museum, has chosen my photo titled “The Rivers Edge” as the #1 Artwork on display at the Allegheny National Forest 100 year Exhibition being shown this weekend at Crary Art Museum, Warren PA. Thank you to the Crary Staff, Forest Rangers and Laura for their efforts with this important exhibition.

ANF-100 Juried Art Exhibition

Join me at the Crary Art Gallery in Warren PA on September 23rd and 24th to see the Allegheny National Forest 100 year anniversary juried art exhibit. You’ll see two of my photos on display, as shown below, along side other area Artists displaying their artwork of the forest’s plants, watershed, people, and wildlife

Through The chute - captured at Bent Run Falls, Warren PA

The Rivers Edge - Captured at Kinzua Dam, warren pa

Crary Art Gallery Exhibition

My ‘Shades of Grey, A perspective on carbon based ink prints’ recently shown at Crary Art Gallery in Warren PA was a huge success. Many people visited, from as far away as Rochester NY, to view my art work. A big Thank You to all the Staff and Proctors that worked so tirelessly to make this happen. And a special Thank You to the Board of Directors for selecting my photos to be displayed.

Ines Nelson, Board Member of Crary Art Gallery, stated: “It has truly been a joy to hear the oos and aahhs of people enjoying your work, recognizing the local spots and, talking about the video and, the history of the paper.”

George Wiedenhofer explaining the process behind the “Planted Roots” photograph

Crary Art Gallery Exhibition - Shades of Grey: A perspective on Carbon Based Ink

Come to Warren PA to see my latest work on exhibition through Sept 4th

2nd Outdoor Photographer Photo Contest Finalist

I would like to once again thank everyone at Outdoor Photographer for choosing my “Yosemite Half Dome” image named “Mirrored Tranquility” as a finalist in their 2021 Great Outdoors photo contest. It’s an honor to be a finalist two years in a row and join 30 other wonderful Photographers this year from Bolivia, Italy, Iceland and around North America.

The caption for “Mirrored Tranquility” as shown in the photo booklet reads:

“Visiting California’s Yosemite National Park in February has its advantages.  There’s limited people in the Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains hasn’t yet shed it’s ice and snow.  Unique photo opportunities can be created due to more accessible locations and low water levels. This image was captured near the Ahwahnee meadow, along the bank of the Merced River, when the evening sun painted the face of Half Dome for just a few minutes.  The brilliant blaze orange light disappeared as fast as it came.  I had just witnessed Nature’s true beauty.”

“The sun’s coloring of Half Dome is only a part of the strength of this image.  The clarity of evergreen needles against the darkening clear blue sky, stillness of the Merced River, and the all present Mirrored Tranquility of the scene is its strength.  This simple beauty reminds me of a quote from Architect Heinrich Tessenow; “The Simplest is not always the best, but the best is always simple”.  As an example, many may not realize the top of Half Dome is almost 5,000 feet above the water of the Merced River below it. This image reveals the strength of Nature’s tranquility without showing its true scale.”

Family Portrait

There are many ways to photograph a family unit. To be a little creative I chose to highlight the facial features in a side by side comparison. Interesting approach that I think works well. Printed on Hahnemuhle bamboo paper using Carbon based Ink with Warm Shadows and Cool Highlights.

Thank you to Cone Editions Studio for their excellent print work.

Corporate Customer

The images below show product placement photos for a select customer. The location was Oliver’s Rooftop Restaurant at Presque Isle State Park, Erie Pa for their operable NanaWalls. 17 operable glass panels at 11’-2” tall and (2) parking bays.

Art for your Home/Work dedicated space

If you’re now working from home, sprucing up your newly dedicated space is a necessity. What better way than to add a nice piece of art in an unused area of a wall. An area like the upper clerestory of a cathedral ceiling. The Yosemite’s Half Dome color photo works perfect for this home. And, at 60” x 48” it can fill a large wall surface with ease. See this photo by clicking the natural element “Earth” at www.gwphotographs.com.

Outdoor Photographer Magazine Contest Finalist

I would like to thank the folks at Outdoor Photographer for choosing my “Havana Glen Park” photo as a finalist in their 2020 “The Great Outdoors” Photo contest. I joined 27 other photographers, from around the world, showing amazing scenes of Nature from places like Hawaii, Australia and Africa. See the actual photo below as shown in their finished photo book.

Havana Glen Park, Eagle Cliff Falls in Montour Falls NY

See the Yosemite National Park's Virtual Gallery Tour here:

Grab a cup of coffee or Pint of Beer or Glass of Wine and enjoy this 14 minute Gallery Tour of my Yosemite Photos.

Virtual "Shades of Yosemite" Gallery tour is coming soon

Due to Covid 19 guidelines for gatherings I’m unable to show my Yosemite works in an actual storefront Gallery setting. Due this please check out the Virtual Tour of “Shades of Yosemite” that’s under construction as this is written. Preliminary renderings of the space are shown below. Stay tuned for the finished product in a few weeks. Included will be “fly-ins” for close ups along with a narrative for each photo. Cool!!!

Center Wall with a 5’ x 4’ color photo of Half Dome

Left side wall

Right side wall

Cone Editions Studio Printers

Check out the video by Jon Cone at Cone Editions. Cone editions is the printer for my “Shades of Yosemite” series of prints. Jon did an excellent job making the photos look like palladium/platinum prints by using Carbon based Inks with both warm and cool shades. Thank you Jon and Cathy for a great job!!!

George Wiedenhofer challenged us to produce two portfolios of prints on Echizen Washi handmade by the living Master Ichibei Iwano IX. The paper is gorgeous. ...

The Frame & Glass Shoppe Gallery

I’m pleased that Dan Gates, owner of the Frame & Glass Shoppe, is displaying my artwork at his downtown Jamestown location. Please see Dan located at 315N Main St., Jamestown NY to see these one of a kind Palladium/Platinum prints now on full display.

Dan is a full service framing and glass shop that will exceed expectations regardless of the kind of art is being framed. Recently, while visiting The Frame & Glass Shoppe, I saw some Andy Warhol paintings being “reframed” by Dan. How cool is that.

Shades of Yosemite Exhibition

I’m currently getting 13 images ready for a series of Black and White prints of Yosemite for an upcoming exhibition. These prints are very special as I’ll be using the handmade Japanese paper but, also using Piezography carbon based inks. With using 16 bit Photography and up to 10 shades of grey ink jets there are millions of shades of grey on each image. Those rocks of Yosemite will be seen like never before.

Jon and Cathy Cone of Cone Editions Press located in VT are my printers of choice and have been great to work with. Jon and Cathy have worked with some of the best Artists in the world. I can’t wait to see the finished product coming back to me soon.

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