Archive for January, 2008

H.R. 5151: To designate as wilderness additional National Forest System lands in the Monongahela National Forest

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

January 29, 2008
Mr. RAHALL (for himself, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. MOLLOHAN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

(more…)

World Renowned Nature Photography Competition Opens for Entries

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

SOURCE: Nature’s Best Photography

Photographers of All Levels of Experience
Invited to Participate in Competition Exhibited at Smithsonian Museum
‘Dwarf Minke Whale,’ Photographed by Jurgen Freund. Winner, Oceans Category, Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards, presented by Sony Alpha DSLR cameras.
‘Bull Bison,’ Photographed by Steve Hinch. Winner, Wildlife Category, Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards, presented by Sony Alpha DSLR cameras.

(more…)

Peace in the valley

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Franklin photographer Bill Lea captures beauty and history of Cades Cove in new book
For nature photographer Bill Lea, Cades Cove is heaven on earth.
It’s the abundant wildlife. Majestic trees. A verdant valley ringed by ancient mountains. The wildflowers. The deer. Bears. Butterflies. Old pioneer homes and historic cabins.

(more…)

BetterPhoto.com® Welcomes New Instructor, Kevin Moss

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Redmond, Washington (PRWEB) — BetterPhoto.com, the worldwide leader in online photography education, today announced that professional photographer and author, Kevin Moss, has joined BetterPhoto.com’s amazing team of instructors. Kevin’s 4-week short course, Photoshop and Elements for Nature Photographers, starts April 7th.

(more…)

Professional Outdoor Photographer Photo Book Reseller Program Announced by Embassy Pro Books

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Embassy Pro Books, North America’s photo book manufacturer for professional photographers and graphic designers, is very pleased to announce the launch of a reseller program for professional outdoor photographers.

(more…)