As a Contemporary Nature Photographer I share my unique perspective on the beauty found in nature. Brilliant colors and unusual perspectives are recurrent themes I utilize when photographing plants, flowers and landscapes. My photographs reveal the details of nature to viewers year round without nature’s seasonal limitations. I hope you enjoy studying and collecting the beauty of nature through my contemporary nature photographs.
My George Sniffs a Sunflower photo won Best of Photography at the Images Art Gallery 8th Annual Juried Art Show! You can also see Tahoe Tree in this juried exhibit from April 20 - May 12, 2012. The Images Gallery is in old downtown Overland Park at 7320 W 80th St., OP, KS. See http://www.imagesartgallery.org/for more info.
Three of my photos are in the Art by the Park Exhibit at the 1109 Gallery, Lawrence, KS from April 24 - May 20 2012. Check out http://www.lawrenceartguild.org/for more information.
I am exhibiting several photographs at the corporate offices of American Century Investments, Kansas City Missouri, until June 1, 2012.
I am exhibiting several photographs at the Strenuus offices in Overland Park beginning January 30, 2012.
On June 9 & 10 I will be exhibiting with the Olathe Visual Artists at the Downtown Olathe Art Festival. See http://www.downtownolatheartsfestival.org/About for more details. This was a fantastic show last year with great art. Check it out!
I was invited to participate as a featured artist in the Winesong at Riverfest event on June 16, 2012. See http://winesongatriverfest.com/ for more information. Winesong at Riverfest is a celebration of the Kansas wine industry. You can taste multiple wines from a variety of Kansas vineyards. There will also be art, of course, live music and appetizers by Kansas native farms & companies. Come and Enjoy! Eat & Drink Local!
I am excited about participating in an international artistic experience with the Lawrence Photo Alliance (LPA). LPA has an opportunity to connect with a photography club in France, Club Photograff at www.clubphotograff.fr. I have submitted 5 photos (from Kansas – including my cat of course) that will be combined with other photographer’s photos and be sent as a slideshow to Club Photograff. Club Photograff will also make a slideshow.
See two of my photos, El Capital in Yosemite National Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano in the Capital Federal 2012 calendar. The calendar is available in Capital Federal branches. Cap Fed also graciously made postcards out of the photos that you can send to friends!
As of April 22, 2012 I have new individual Notecards and small matted photos in the Gallery Shop at the 1109 Gallery, 1109 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS. http://www.lawrenceartguild.org
My Youthful Sunflower photo is on the postcards and posters for the 2012 Sunflower Artfest! The 2012 Sunflower Artfest is in July, 2012.
If you are interested in the notecards you have seen at art shows and charity silent auctions, they are not yet available on the website so please e-mail me at mmwade@yahoo.com
I enjoyed looking at your awe inspiring work. I am an amatuer photographer who has recently caught the bug. Now all I can think about is where do I go next for a photo outing. Take care .
1.Shelly Lape(non-registered)
Loved the pictures!! Thank you for taking the time to do this. Now I can show my friends my family I go home to see. See ya next time!