![]() I studied black and white photography in high school, under an excellent teacher, but failed to apply myself. My other major influence has been my step-father, Stephen Bodio, a nature writer, falconer and traveler, and as fine a family member as I could hope to have. I ran my first river at nine months old, and have been hiking and backpacking longer than I can remember. Both my parents guided for Outward Bound. I come from mountaineering families on both sides: my maternal grandfather was a pioneering climber in the Sierra Nevada, while my father guided in the Tetons and climbed in China and Nepal. And, this unique body of work, old and new, will be a shining example of how fine art photography can be a driving force in shaping our world.Born in New Mexico, raised in Wyoming and Montana, the mountain west has always been my home. This comparison and contrast with the past work will dramatically demonstrate what the preservation of North America’s natural treasures can provide for future generations. It is our expectation and vision that some of the art will be similar to the original photographs taken by Boyd Norton, but most will be a fresh, new and extremely different interpretation of the landscape that has been preserved. All artistic decisions on how the 2017 photography is produced will be the responsibility of each artist. Norton, we have invited five more leaders in outdoor photography to create and show fine art photographs captured in the canyon. Norton has agreed to provide the Josephy Center his original work as a basis for our celebration and to participate in the creation of new work in 2017. The result was one of our nation’s greatest successes in natural resource conservation and it was inspired by the art of photography. HCPC, with the support of many other groups and Senator Packwood, worked for eight years to protect the great gorge. Boyd, and other members of the Idaho Alpine Club, founded Hells Canyon Preservation Council. Senator Packwood was astounded by the beauty and scale of Hells Canyon. During this time, photographer Boyd Norton ran the river by raft, published photos in the January 1970 issue of Audubon Magazine and, with Brock Evans of the Sierra Club, took his photographs to the desk of Senator Bob Packwood. Engineering field surveys and core sampling was underway and companies were in the courts trying to decide if the dam was to be run as a private or public corporation. In the late 1960s, the last wild, un-dammed section of Hells Canyon was under threat of flood by damming. Cam Scott, a published writer and poet, has accepted the position of resident writer. The six photographers, who have committed to the trip, are: Boyd Norton, Jason Yale, Amy Gulick, Terry Donnelly, Rick McEwan, and Kendrick Moholt. The Josephy Center is offering an art residency, including a five day Snake River whitewater expedition through Hells Canyon, to six professional outdoor photographers and one writer. ![]() We have self published a book ( ) to share both the art from the show and the amazing success story in land conservation. It is our hope to then provide the show to other venues in Oregon, Idaho and nationally. The show’s opening reception is Augat 7 PM and will run until September 26. The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture in NE Oregon is developing a fine art photography show celebrating the wild lands and conservation of Hells Canyon. ![]() The Third Show in Josephy Center for Arts and Culture’s
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