Please join us at one of the free events to learn more about the parallels between people and wildlife photography.
Oliver
oliver@incredibletravelphotos.com
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Bird Photography 101 Workshop - TWO NEW WEEKENDS ADDED
Due to popular demand (and sold out events), two new sessions have been added to
the Bird Photography 101 Workshops.
Nov 21-23, 2008
Dec 12-14, 2008
Nov 21-23, 2008
Dec 12-14, 2008
(Bird Photography 101 workshop REGISTRATION page)
Workshop Participants Feedback:
"Oliver and Yamil are expert photographers and instructors. They find your areas of weakness and explain fixes in easy to understand terms, never overloading your abilities or level of understanding. They are enthusiastic and energetic. You can't go wrong with one of their workshops. They are tops!!!
Jean Myers
http://community.webshots.com/user/birdermom
Barbi & I had a GREAT time with you and Yamil this past weekend... thank you for an informative and helpful workshop... we both learned some new tips and had a really fun time with you and the group.
Dave & Barbi Kutilek
www.BirdingPix.com
Gosh I had such a great time with you folks on the Bird 101 Workshop. I learned so much in such a short time and am excited to try my hand a bit more at bird photography!
Cokie Lepinski
www.cokielepinski.com
Thanks again for a great workshop! I had a fun time and captured some beautiful shots of many different species of birds I've never seen before.
Paul Veilleux
http://pveilleuxnaturephoto.com/
I want you to know that I loved everything that you guys taught us. My learning curve shot way up, and I understand the strategies of shooting much better now. I went out into my garden in the afternoon and experimented with some settings and got much better results than in the past. You are both very good teachers and observers of behavior. As you can imagine, that's something that appeals to me.
I plan to take more of your workshops in the future, and I have cards that I'll give to my birding friends. Your trips look wonderful, too.
Pat Bacchetti
Oliver, it was a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed it very much. You and Yamil are excellent instructors, and I want to tell you how much I learn from listening to your critiques. You really have a gift of making people know what's good about their photos, and pointing out areas for improvement, while keeping people's dignity intact. Thanks again.
JUDI L. BAKER
Oliver: I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I really wanted to learn about exposure and how to shoot photos without depending on the fully automatic settings. I certainly got experience in that aspect. Thanks so much for sending the list of birds that we had the opportunity to photograph.
Ola Jane
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
People's Choice Award - PhotoCentral Spring Show 2008
Press Release
** Oliver Klink wins People's Choice Award at PhotoCentral Spring Show 2008**
Oliver Klink is known for his wildlife photographs. However, it was exciting to see his breath of skills being applied to landscape photography.
His photograph, "Mesa Arch" (CanyonLand National Park) was taken on an early morning shoot in Utah. Braving the element (temperature below zero), Klink waited patiently for this 30 seconds display of the rising sun reflecting on the cliff below the arch.
Klink's work can be found at http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/
Contacts:
Oliver Klink http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/
** Oliver Klink wins People's Choice Award at PhotoCentral Spring Show 2008**
Oliver Klink is known for his wildlife photographs. However, it was exciting to see his breath of skills being applied to landscape photography.
His photograph, "Mesa Arch" (CanyonLand National Park) was taken on an early morning shoot in Utah. Braving the element (temperature below zero), Klink waited patiently for this 30 seconds display of the rising sun reflecting on the cliff below the arch.
Klink's work can be found at http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/
Contacts:
Oliver Klink http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Modernbook Gallery Exhibition - Starting on March 7
For Immediate Release
February 11, 2008
18@modern: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photographers
March 7-April 3, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 2008 7-10 pm (all are welcome!)
Modernbook Gallery, 494 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Gallery Hours: 11 am to 9 pm, daily
Opening March 7th, the new exhibition at Modernbook Gallery in Palo Alto represents a notable opportunity to experience firsthand the reason photography is becoming an increasingly influential art form in the 21st century. Now in its 4th year, the show features images by 18 Bay Area photographers who don’t just look at the world, but see it, and translate their seeing into beautifully crafted photographic images. One of Palo Alto’s most popular annual art events, the opening typically draws huge crowds to meet the artists and experience the wide range of vision, style, and theme embodied in their work. Most return later with friends and family to revisit the photographs and choose pieces for their own art collections.
As the reputation of this show has grown, the competitiveness of the juried selection process has increased dramatically. The show is the culmination of Art 44 in Stanford University’s Continuing Education Program–a class in which photographers learn about the business aspects of the fine art world. Taught by Brigitte Carnochan and the owners of Modernbook Gallery (Mark Pinsukanjana and Bryan Yedinak), the students prepare for the show and also learn how to market their work.
According to Carnochan, “most of the participants in this class have full-time jobs and families but nonetheless find time to pursue their photographic passion. I started my own career in the same way. Taking a class at the end of a long day is hard work but rewarding. This year’s group has chosen especially diverse subject matter and includes something for everyone—from an early method called bromoil to traditional black and white darkroom work to digital techniques. More than a display of each artist’s advanced technical proficiency, this show emphasizes personal vision and artistic intent.”
From gritty reality to ethereal abstract conceptions, the works capture the imagination. There are wildlife series (African animals, tiny hummingbirds), landscapes (Bay Area environmental portraits, nature scenes, abstracts reminiscent of aerial views or moonscapes), trees and garden scenes (dramatic vistas, as well as intimate, macro details), and urban scenes (from barrooms and storerooms to public spaces around the world). More than anything else the work reveals insights and inspirations from the artists’ diverse life experiences–high, mid and low tech, medicine, law, business, education, and art. These enthusiastic artists offer the community an opportunity to experience and share exciting art—and perhaps even take some of it home.
Modernbook Gallery: Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, Modernbook is a gallery and bookstore offering fine art photography and elegant books about fashion, photography, design and architecture. Modernbook offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to view a carefully chosen assortment of modernist photographs and books.
February 11, 2008
18@modern: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photographers
March 7-April 3, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 2008 7-10 pm (all are welcome!)
Modernbook Gallery, 494 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Gallery Hours: 11 am to 9 pm, daily
Opening March 7th, the new exhibition at Modernbook Gallery in Palo Alto represents a notable opportunity to experience firsthand the reason photography is becoming an increasingly influential art form in the 21st century. Now in its 4th year, the show features images by 18 Bay Area photographers who don’t just look at the world, but see it, and translate their seeing into beautifully crafted photographic images. One of Palo Alto’s most popular annual art events, the opening typically draws huge crowds to meet the artists and experience the wide range of vision, style, and theme embodied in their work. Most return later with friends and family to revisit the photographs and choose pieces for their own art collections.
As the reputation of this show has grown, the competitiveness of the juried selection process has increased dramatically. The show is the culmination of Art 44 in Stanford University’s Continuing Education Program–a class in which photographers learn about the business aspects of the fine art world. Taught by Brigitte Carnochan and the owners of Modernbook Gallery (Mark Pinsukanjana and Bryan Yedinak), the students prepare for the show and also learn how to market their work.
According to Carnochan, “most of the participants in this class have full-time jobs and families but nonetheless find time to pursue their photographic passion. I started my own career in the same way. Taking a class at the end of a long day is hard work but rewarding. This year’s group has chosen especially diverse subject matter and includes something for everyone—from an early method called bromoil to traditional black and white darkroom work to digital techniques. More than a display of each artist’s advanced technical proficiency, this show emphasizes personal vision and artistic intent.”
From gritty reality to ethereal abstract conceptions, the works capture the imagination. There are wildlife series (African animals, tiny hummingbirds), landscapes (Bay Area environmental portraits, nature scenes, abstracts reminiscent of aerial views or moonscapes), trees and garden scenes (dramatic vistas, as well as intimate, macro details), and urban scenes (from barrooms and storerooms to public spaces around the world). More than anything else the work reveals insights and inspirations from the artists’ diverse life experiences–high, mid and low tech, medicine, law, business, education, and art. These enthusiastic artists offer the community an opportunity to experience and share exciting art—and perhaps even take some of it home.
Modernbook Gallery: Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, Modernbook is a gallery and bookstore offering fine art photography and elegant books about fashion, photography, design and architecture. Modernbook offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to view a carefully chosen assortment of modernist photographs and books.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Nature's Whisper and Roar: Review by the Daily Review
HAYWARD — Patrons of the arts come in all shapes, sizes and species.
Not unexpectedly, homo sapiens, or humans, crowded Friday night's opening reception at PhotoCentral Gallery for "Nature's Whisper and Roar," a wildlife photography exhibit.
The guest list also included a great horned owl, turkey vulture, American kestrel and domestic dove from Fairview's Sulphur Creek Nature Center.
The birds, residents at the wildlife rehabilitation and education center, were stars in the flesh and in photos. Their high-definition pictures were included among 100 photographs of animals and birds from Alaska to Africa, and Yosemite to the hills above Hayward.
The birds were brought from an adjoining room by ones and twos, center Coordinator Wendy Winsted said, to reduce the stress level.
"They're used to crowds," Winsted explained, "but not too much (at one time)."
The work of photographers Oliver Klink of San Jose and Munir Kureshi are featured in the exhibit. Klink photographed the center's birds, and is donating proceeds from the sales of these pictures back to the center.
Klink also photographed "The Players,"11/2-year-old grizzly cubs, in Alaska last summer. For seven days, he followed the cubs and their mother to observe their behavior. He captured many images, including a playful moment depicted in the exhibit photo.
Earlier this month, Kureshi visited Monterey, where he took a picture of a mother sea otter and her pup. The mother manages to keep the pup on her belly while turning in the waters of Monterey Bay.
Kureshi learned about hummingbirds while photographing them in the Santa Cruz Mountains, as well as Arizona, in recent years. On some days, he observed more than 100 hummingbirds at a time, in areas specially planted to attract the energetic, 2-inch-long birds with iridescent feathers. "The technical challenge is to freeze their flapping wings, and capture unusual postures often undetected by the human eye," Kureshi said. He learned to distinguish the different types of hummingbirds as they hovered in midair to display territorial dominance, courtship rituals, or merely feeding.
PhotoCentral Gallery hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is at 1099 E St. "Nature's Whisper and Roar" will be exhibited through March 2. For information, visit http://www.photocentral.org, e-mail info@photocentral.org, or call 510-881-6721.
Not unexpectedly, homo sapiens, or humans, crowded Friday night's opening reception at PhotoCentral Gallery for "Nature's Whisper and Roar," a wildlife photography exhibit.
The guest list also included a great horned owl, turkey vulture, American kestrel and domestic dove from Fairview's Sulphur Creek Nature Center.
The birds, residents at the wildlife rehabilitation and education center, were stars in the flesh and in photos. Their high-definition pictures were included among 100 photographs of animals and birds from Alaska to Africa, and Yosemite to the hills above Hayward.
The birds were brought from an adjoining room by ones and twos, center Coordinator Wendy Winsted said, to reduce the stress level.
"They're used to crowds," Winsted explained, "but not too much (at one time)."
The work of photographers Oliver Klink of San Jose and Munir Kureshi are featured in the exhibit. Klink photographed the center's birds, and is donating proceeds from the sales of these pictures back to the center.
Klink also photographed "The Players,"11/2-year-old grizzly cubs, in Alaska last summer. For seven days, he followed the cubs and their mother to observe their behavior. He captured many images, including a playful moment depicted in the exhibit photo.
Earlier this month, Kureshi visited Monterey, where he took a picture of a mother sea otter and her pup. The mother manages to keep the pup on her belly while turning in the waters of Monterey Bay.
Kureshi learned about hummingbirds while photographing them in the Santa Cruz Mountains, as well as Arizona, in recent years. On some days, he observed more than 100 hummingbirds at a time, in areas specially planted to attract the energetic, 2-inch-long birds with iridescent feathers. "The technical challenge is to freeze their flapping wings, and capture unusual postures often undetected by the human eye," Kureshi said. He learned to distinguish the different types of hummingbirds as they hovered in midair to display territorial dominance, courtship rituals, or merely feeding.
PhotoCentral Gallery hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is at 1099 E St. "Nature's Whisper and Roar" will be exhibited through March 2. For information, visit http://www.photocentral.org, e-mail info@photocentral.org, or call 510-881-6721.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Ostrander Images - Published at Schmap
check out the site (www.schmap.com) that published one of my images of the Ostrander ski hut (Yosemite National Park).
Sunday, January 6, 2008
PhotoCentral - Nature's Whisper and Roar - Press Release
PhotoCentral Gallery
1099 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541• 510-881-6721• info@photocentral.org
January, 2008- For immediate release
Exhibit: Nature’s Whisper and Roar: The wildlife photographs of Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi
Location PhotoCentral GalleryLower Level, Hayward Area Park and Recreation District Offices, 1099 E Street, Hayward, California
Dates: January 25, 2008 to March 2, 2008
Reception/Portfolio Viewing: Friday, January 25, 6:30-9:30 pm
Gallery Hours Monday 5 -10 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10 am -2 pm, Saturday 12-4 pm
Contact Person: Geir Jordahl, 510-881-6721
Hayward Area Recreation District’s PhotoCentral Gallery’s next exhibition features stunning photographs of animals and birds from Alaska to Africa and from Yosemite to our local backyards. Nature’s Whisper and Roar: The wildlife photographs of Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi opens on Friday, January 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This exhibition was curated by Geir and Kate Jordahl, directors of PhotoCentral, and will thrill the visitors with images of animals large and small, from hummingbirds to eagles, from the cheetahs to grizzly bears. With over 100 photographs on display, this exhibition will be one of the largest and most inspiring wildlife exhibit in the Bay area in many years.
The opening night reception will include live animals from the Sulphur Creek Nature Center as well as tips and pointers for successful animal photography by the photographers. This is an evening and an exhibition not to miss! The event is free and all are welcome. The exhibition continues through March 2, 2008.
Oliver Klink, San Jose, has a Masters in Physics engineering and an MBA in business. Klink also studied photography in college. He says, "Giving Nature the ability to speak through my camera is what inspires me." Klink travels to many parks and countries to teach workshops and photograph animals in the wild. He sites Frans Lanting and Tom Mangelsen as key inspirations to his photography. His photographic colleague, Munir Kureshi, Los Gatos, who grew up in Ahmedabad, India, is a veterinarian and brings his knowledge and concern for animals to his gentle imagery. Each photographer strives to understand and honor the animals they photograph and share this with their viewers. As Kureshi says: "Nature, from the African plains to the wilderness of Alaska, is powerful, captivating and majestic. Through my photos, I hope to share the beauty and danger that nature provides."
For this exhibit, PhotoCentral is pleased to offer two special edition prints by Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi. Prints are signed, numbered, stamped for authenticity, and can be viewed at www.IncredibleTravelPhotos.com. Contact PhotoCentral today to reserve your copy.
The PhotoCentral Gallery is located at 1099 E Street, Hayward, CA and is open Monday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 am- 2 pm and Saturdays 12 am to 4 pm. PhotoCentral offers quality artwork in its gallery and outstanding facilities for the dedicated photographic artist with classes, workshops, darkrooms and a matting facility. Expand your creativity in a supportive community! Visit PhotoCentral today. For more information, please call PhotoCentral at 510-881-6721. You can also contact us via email at info@photocentral.org or visit PhotoCentral on the web at http://www.photocentral.org where you will find information on classes, workshops and other events.
(Press Prints are available on request)
1099 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541• 510-881-6721• info@photocentral.org
January, 2008- For immediate release
Exhibit: Nature’s Whisper and Roar: The wildlife photographs of Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi
Location PhotoCentral GalleryLower Level, Hayward Area Park and Recreation District Offices, 1099 E Street, Hayward, California
Dates: January 25, 2008 to March 2, 2008
Reception/Portfolio Viewing: Friday, January 25, 6:30-9:30 pm
Gallery Hours Monday 5 -10 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10 am -2 pm, Saturday 12-4 pm
Contact Person: Geir Jordahl, 510-881-6721
Hayward Area Recreation District’s PhotoCentral Gallery’s next exhibition features stunning photographs of animals and birds from Alaska to Africa and from Yosemite to our local backyards. Nature’s Whisper and Roar: The wildlife photographs of Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi opens on Friday, January 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This exhibition was curated by Geir and Kate Jordahl, directors of PhotoCentral, and will thrill the visitors with images of animals large and small, from hummingbirds to eagles, from the cheetahs to grizzly bears. With over 100 photographs on display, this exhibition will be one of the largest and most inspiring wildlife exhibit in the Bay area in many years.
The opening night reception will include live animals from the Sulphur Creek Nature Center as well as tips and pointers for successful animal photography by the photographers. This is an evening and an exhibition not to miss! The event is free and all are welcome. The exhibition continues through March 2, 2008.
Oliver Klink, San Jose, has a Masters in Physics engineering and an MBA in business. Klink also studied photography in college. He says, "Giving Nature the ability to speak through my camera is what inspires me." Klink travels to many parks and countries to teach workshops and photograph animals in the wild. He sites Frans Lanting and Tom Mangelsen as key inspirations to his photography. His photographic colleague, Munir Kureshi, Los Gatos, who grew up in Ahmedabad, India, is a veterinarian and brings his knowledge and concern for animals to his gentle imagery. Each photographer strives to understand and honor the animals they photograph and share this with their viewers. As Kureshi says: "Nature, from the African plains to the wilderness of Alaska, is powerful, captivating and majestic. Through my photos, I hope to share the beauty and danger that nature provides."
For this exhibit, PhotoCentral is pleased to offer two special edition prints by Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi. Prints are signed, numbered, stamped for authenticity, and can be viewed at www.IncredibleTravelPhotos.com. Contact PhotoCentral today to reserve your copy.
The PhotoCentral Gallery is located at 1099 E Street, Hayward, CA and is open Monday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 am- 2 pm and Saturdays 12 am to 4 pm. PhotoCentral offers quality artwork in its gallery and outstanding facilities for the dedicated photographic artist with classes, workshops, darkrooms and a matting facility. Expand your creativity in a supportive community! Visit PhotoCentral today. For more information, please call PhotoCentral at 510-881-6721. You can also contact us via email at info@photocentral.org or visit PhotoCentral on the web at http://www.photocentral.org where you will find information on classes, workshops and other events.
(Press Prints are available on request)
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