New Rowell Book and Exhibit

Galen Rowell spent much of his life roaming the world, chronicling exotic locales on all seven continents. Yet, Rowell always returned to the land where he started out, both as an adventurer and a photographer: California's Sierra Nevada. Indeed, in the two years before his death in a 2002 plane crash, Rowell became increasingly focused on photographing the "Range Of Light," producing some of the strongest images of his career.

Now through Dec. 31st, Mountain Light Gallery will feature an expanded exhibit of Rowell's Sierra Nevada photographs. The exhibit includes many images from the new book as well as many of Rowell's iconic Sierra classics, some which have not been displayed in the Bishop gallery before.

Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

The exhibit coincides with the release of a new book, Galen Rowell's Sierra Nevada, published this Fall by Sierra Club Books. The book features 73 color photographs, reproduced to the highest standards from digital masters of Rowell's 35mm frames.

From the lofty cliffs and lush alpine meadows of Yosemite to the stark high desert of the Owens Valley, from the jagged High Sierra crest to the soft contours of the Eastside's Buttermilk Country, Rowell captured the range in his signature "dynamic landscapes," which combined an artist's vision, an adventurer's total access, and a peerless knowledge of optical phenomena in mountain settings. Other images offer an inside view of the "golden age of climbing" in Yosemite and the High Sierra from Rowell's own thrilling vantage point.

An introduction by author Robert Roper traces Rowell's deep roots in the Sierra, from his first visits as a toddler with his wilderness-loving parents, through his early experiments in "high and wild" photojournalism, to his precious months of total immersion after finally taking up full-time residence on the range's eastern flank in 2001. Selected images are paired with brief excerpts from Rowell's own writing about the Sierra -- a mountain realm he knew and loved profoundly.

For more information about Galen Rowell's Sierra Nevada, visit the Mountain Light Book Store. For questions about the expanded exhibit, please call our gallery staff at (760) 873-7700.

2011 Mountain Light Photo Workshops Filling Fast!

Our 2011 workshops are beginning to fill, so don't hesitate to enroll, particularly if you are interested in one of our spring offerings.

The 2011 workshops include:

Jerry Dodrill:
Spring in the Eastern Sierra
April 29 - May 1, 2011

David Muench:
Spring in the Eastern Sierra
May 5 - 8, 2011

John Shaw:
Oregon Coast at Bandon
May 23 - 26, 2011

Jack Dykinga:
Redwoods in Crescent City
May 30 - June 2, 2011

Elizabeth Carmel:
Lake Tahoe
June 20 - 23, 2011

David Muench:
Eastern Sierra Fall Colors
October 6 - 9, 2011

Jack Dykinga:
Bryce National Park, Utah
Oct 24 - 27, 2011

Each workshop is limited in size to ensure that everyone receives the time and attention needed. For a complete schedule or to reserve your space, please visit the Workshops page!

Sales Promo Ending Soon

Mountain Light's Extended Summer Sale is rapidly coming to a close, but there is still time to take advantage of these offers:

• 10% off on purchases of $100 or more*
• 20% off on purchases of $300 or more"

(*Excludes workshops, guest artist merchandise and filters.
Shipping and sales tax are excluded in total order for discount

These offers are good through Sunday, Oct. 31st at midnight PDT.

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Gift Certificates Available Now!

Have you noticed? Mountain Light now offers online Gift Certificates, making it just that much easier to share some of the finest photography on Earth!

Online gift certificates can take the guesswork and the stress out of your upcoming holiday shopping. Does your significant other want to take our spring workshop with David Muench (or any of our other world class instructors)? Surprise them with a gift certificate specifically for that memorable occasion. Has a family member longed for a Galen Rowell print, but you're not sure which one? A gift certificate is the perfect answer. Do you know your friend is a photography buff, but you're not sure what gift would be best? Again, a gift certificate can save the day ... and it can be all done from the comfort of your home!

Not comfortable with online orders, or prefer some advice from our helpful sales staff? No problem. We're still here 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week and are more than willing to assist you.

The choice is yours. To order an online gift certificate, visit the Mountain Light Online Store and click the Gift Certificates link at the top of the page. To order a gift certificate directly from our sales staff, please call us (760) 873-7700.

Thank you for your time,

Your friends at:

Mountain Light Photography, Inc.
106 S. Main Street  |  Bishop, California 93514-3437
(760) 873-7700  |  fax: (760) 873-3980

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