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02/21/2012 01:32:40 PM · #1 |
I have just been selected as the artist for the Artist-in-Residence program at Mojave National Preserve!!!!!!!!
Late last year I met Bob Killen (the man who created the AIR program with Linda Slater, the park ranger) at the camera store, where I was shopping. He overheard my conversation with the salesman and handed me a flyer for a seminar he was co-hosting, about the AIR program. I got goosebumps everywhere because I just KNEW I had to do this. About 40 people showed up. Even so, after hearing everything she had to say, and answering all my questions (which, as usual, were MANY), I just KNEW this was mine for the taking. I don't know why I knew, but I've been planning for the project since last year, as if it had already been granted to me. And now, officially, it has been.
I cannot describe how excited I am! |
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02/21/2012 01:35:48 PM · #2 |
| Wow Johanna, that is fantastic! I'm excited for you too. (and definitely jealous.) : ) |
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02/21/2012 01:37:26 PM · #3 |
| Congrats Johanna! What an exciting opportunity...bring sunscreen! ;-) |
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02/21/2012 01:40:02 PM · #4 |
And another one of those 'we knew her when' momemts at DPC....Congrats Johanna! Now go buy some more CF cards and don't forget to buy a big water bottle!
Message edited by author 2012-02-21 13:40:14. |
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02/21/2012 01:47:08 PM · #5 |
Wow. Congratulations, Johanna!
I'm quite jealous of your opportunity. I love landscapes like that, I could only imagine how great this would be to experience myself. |
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02/21/2012 01:51:07 PM · #6 |
That is amazing! CONGRATS! Have fun and keep us updated. I am sure it will be the adventure of a lifetime.
I couldn't imagine how awesome that would be!!!
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02/21/2012 02:01:05 PM · #7 |
I am so proud of you sweetheart!!! This is wonderful news, so tell us, what will you be doing??? We want gossip details!! |
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02/21/2012 02:13:40 PM · #8 |
| Congrats! Looks like a great place. Looking forward to see your challenge entries you make there :) |
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02/21/2012 02:16:09 PM · #9 |
| Congrats Johanna!...that's awesome!! |
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02/21/2012 02:53:21 PM · #10 |
| Well how cool is that? Congratulations! |
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02/21/2012 03:06:49 PM · #11 |
Thank you!!!!!! I'm seriously so overwhelmed right now. Both that I actually KNEW I got it and that I really DID get it!
@ Juliet - my collection is called "In-Accessible Beauty". Vague enough to give me leeway, but specific enough to please the selection committee :-) Obviously playing on the concept of park areas that are "inaccessible", and my being in them.
They're hoping to have my show in the summer, so I have to start shooting almost immediately. I want to spread it out over a couple of months to get different lighting/weather/flora/fauna in the park. Several areas have been intensely photographed already, but there's a back side of the park that doesn't get a lot of attention. I'll be coordinating with the park ranger and the program director for ideas/destinations. Plus I've already spoken to them about safety, etc. Definitely a camel pack, plus there's some sort of electronic checking in device (passive) which also pinpoints my location. I don't think I'll need any of this, but I sure do plan on exploring that park.
Yes, many CFs, batteries, etc. I also need to get an alarm clock :-) |
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02/21/2012 03:49:29 PM · #12 |
| Can I go with? I do have some experience with early morning shooting and inaccessible locations. :) |
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02/21/2012 03:51:42 PM · #13 |
| WOO HOO!! Congrats!! TAKE ME WITH YOu!! |
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02/21/2012 03:55:09 PM · #14 |
| Hehehehe. Well, I guess I might be needing some Sherpas..... |
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02/21/2012 03:57:55 PM · #15 |
| Wow! What fantastic news, Johanna! Congratulations! I know you will make the Park Dept. very, very happy with their choice! |
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02/21/2012 04:26:46 PM · #16 |
| Congratulations! The whole idea sounds like heaven to me :-) |
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02/21/2012 04:26:53 PM · #17 |
| Terrific! Well deserved/earned. Good on you! |
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02/21/2012 04:28:34 PM · #18 |
| This sounds very cool. Congratulations, Johanna. I look forward to seeing the results. |
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02/21/2012 04:31:27 PM · #19 |
Whoa! Wow! Is the Hand gonna loan you his Range Rover? 'Cuz you're gonna need 4WD out there, trust me :-) I used to love wandering the Mojave taking pictures.
CONGRATS!
R.
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02/21/2012 04:38:09 PM · #20 |
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02/21/2012 05:01:26 PM · #21 |
| Fantastic.you'll need to brush up on your survival skills, according to the brochure. Looks pretty hot as well- but then again, your only 50 miles from Vegas. Seriously, enjoy this! |
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02/21/2012 05:18:53 PM · #22 |
Congratulations Johanna - what a wonderful and exciting opportunity! I hope you can share your images with us!
Message edited by author 2012-02-21 17:19:06. |
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02/21/2012 05:35:00 PM · #23 |
| I want to be one of your Sherpas ;) Congrats Johanna! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity and I look forward to seeing some of the images it yields. |
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02/21/2012 06:07:44 PM · #24 |
| What an amazing opportunity! Hope you have a great time out there. Don't forget the sunscreen! |
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02/21/2012 06:16:08 PM · #25 |
| oh my oh my oh my oh my!!! What an incredible opportunity!! Man, are you learning to soar! |
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