Tuesday, January 27, 2009

6th Annual Images of the Southwest Juried Photography Show


MJ and I in front of my exhibit hanging at the museum.


Master Museum preparator Jack Townes at work hanging the accepted images.


John L. Ninnemann (center) Jack Townes (right) and me before the opening of the show.
John is an accomplished photographer himself, having published a few books exclusively featuring his images. Including "Canyon Spirits- Beauty and Power in the ancient Puebloan World". I met John at my gallery, while he was giving a National Geographic tour through Zion National Park. John is on the board of the Center for Southwest Studies and invited me to be the judge of this years photography contest.




Out of the many entries, this image by John Mumaw, was my favorite
and won Best of Show. Congratulations John! His photograph caught
my attention because of its originality, dynamic composition and perfect exposure.



MJ getting professional hanging advice by
master museum preparator, Jack Townes.


MJ and I are back from a wonderful week in Durango Colorado. I was invited to judge the 6th annual juried photography show at the Center of Southwest Studies on the campus of Fort Lewis College. Check out their website http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/Its an enlightening place for anyone interested in the culture of the Southwest past and present.

Durango is home to some of the nicest people you will ever meet. While out that way we made it to Mesa Verde National Park a couple times with my Linhof, when my film is developed perhaps I'll share an image or two from that trip. For now check out some images from the show on January 25th.

I had a hard time picking out my favorite photographs. Only so many images were able to hang on the wall from the numerous entries from both amateurs and professionals.

Thank you to all who entered and made the show a great success. It was an honor to be the judge among so many talented photographers.

David

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Welcome to the David J. West Blog

We just added this blog to our website, so now we can post regularly and also get feedback from our readers. We are enjoying the quiet peace of winter in Zion. January is a time for us to take and edit new photographs, enjoy time with family, and prepare for the upcoming season.

December we were away visiting friends and family. We were lucky to miss winter storms in both Utah and New Jersey (lucky because we were flying). David was overjoyed to meet two new nieces; Gabriella and Eve, born a month apart.

Charlie is trying to get our attention to go play ball so we will post another day!

David and MJ