A New Book From
Quiet Light Publishing
&
photographer Richard Mack
Quiet Light Publishing is pleased to announce the release of photographr Richard Mack's second book Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Thirty Years of American Landscapes. With 220 pages and 246 spectacular images in both color and Black & White this book is also destined to win major book awards. The foreword is written by the park's interpretor Steve Kemp.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Thirty Years of American Landscapes
ISBN#: 978-0-9753954-2-4
11” x 13” 220 Pages with 246 images in Color and Black & White
4.75 lbs. in weight.
Publisher’s Price: $60.00
Release Date: July 20, 2009
Preview the Book
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a chameleon-like quality, capable of revealing both subtle and some not so subtle changes to the discerning eye. For 30 years, award-winning photographer Richard Mack has tracked and captured the various vistas found in the United States’ most visited national park. From the top of Balsam Mountain to the fields of Cades Cove, this exquisite collection of images spans more than three decades and showcases the immense diversity found within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Noted writer and long-time resident Steve Kemp introduces each section of images, providing an insider’s perspective which elevates the story that unfolds through the photographs - whether it’s the hard-scrabble life along Roaring Fork or the history of the Native Americans along the Oconaluftee River.
Yet it is the captivating images themselves that will draw you back time and again. Richard’s view of the park – from the bold seasonal displays to the subtle hues of wildflowers – is exhilarating. His fresh views of familiar landscapes and off-the-beaten-path areas like Cataloochee and Noland Creek are transformed through his artistry, allowing us to witness each area of the park at the pinnacle of its beauty.
In 1975 Richard Mack first ventured into the Great Smokies as an aspiring landscape photographer, and a love affair began. This is where he first honed his craft. Today, Richard is an acclaimed, award-winning nature photographer. His images of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while recognized and rewarded over the years, have never been presented in a comprehensive collection … until now.
Richard takes us from Cades Cove in the west to Big Creek and Cataloochee in the east. The book is arranged in easy-to-navigate sections based on specific locations within the park. The narrative text is imbued with a deep personal passion for the park’s natural history and beauty … a passion that brings Richard back year after year. Richard has vividly captured the spirit of this “land of smoke,” from the rugged peaks to the mysterious valleys where clouds and moisture hover. Within this vast landscape, he reveals the solitude of a rain-drenched forest, the energy of water tumbling over rocks, the vibrant explosion of wildflowers in bloom, and the myriad wildlife. Whether it’s a coyote roaming the fields in Cades Cove, a black bear perched in the trees, or the stillness of deer nestled in an early evening mist, the inhabitants of the park will mesmerize you.
Start turning the pages and you will discover why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. It is the breadth of these landscapes that show you why the park is nicknamed, The Great Smokies.
Get the latest information on what's happening with Quiet Light Publishing on our blog! We talk about publishing, photography, travel and occasionally even politics. Check out what's been talked about already and add your voice to the conversation. Richard Mack writes the blog for us and discusses the making of the book on Great Smoky Mountains National Park, from shooting to final product. He will also be talking about the upcoming nature Photography Workshops. Check out the blog! Remember, you can also add the rss feed to your home page!
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Thirty Years of American Landscapes
ISBN#: 978-0-9753954-2-4
11” x 13” 220 Pages with 246 images in Color and Black & White
4.75 lbs. in weight.
Publisher’s Price: $60.00
Release Date: July 20, 2009
Preview the Book
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New at Quiet Light Gallery
In the last few months we have aded many images to our online gallery from Richard Mack's book on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. So peruse the images, in both Color and Black & White which are available in the Quiet Light Gallery. The Smokies Galleries are arranged as the book is, by sections of the park. Please visited the Gallery online at: Smokies Galleries
Great Smoky Mountain Collection
Quiet Light Gallery offers Fine Art Prints, postrs and note cards in the Great Smoky Mountains Collection which comliments our new book offering by Richard Mack.
National Park Posters
We are also adding posters from other National Parks, including from Yosemite, Zion, Bryce, Yellowstone, Glacier, Arches and Canyonlands.
Since we are consistantly adding images to the Gallery please check in with us often!
The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes
You have several options on where you can purchase the book. First on our Quiet Light Publishing website where you can find our exclusive autographed copies. You can order it on-line from your favoite place or go into your local books store and if by some chance they don't have it in stock - have them order the book for you. But be assured - the best place - and the only place for Autographed copies - is right here at Quiet Light Publishing.
Preview: 57 Pages of the Lewis & Clark Book
Purchase: All versions of the Lewis & Clark Books
Limited Edition of The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes.
For the ultimate gift, Quiet Light Publishing is pleased to offer the Limited Edition version of The
Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes. This edition is limited to 200 copies in honor of the 200th anniversary of the expedition. Each copy will include three fine art prints, one from each year the expedition spent on the trail. The book and prints will be signed and numbered by Richard Mack and presented in a leather slipcase. The price will be raised as they sell out. Current Price: $500.00 U.S.
Special Used Books Offer.
We now have a selection of gently used books, returned from stores and distributors for various reasons, some were display copies, some opened at the stores, some were review copies. We can now offer them at very reduced prices. These will not last long! Sorry, but these copies can not be signed by the author and are shipped as is. Special Used Book Price $35.00
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The Quiet Light Nature Photography Workshops
Quiet Light Publishing and Richard Mack Photography have teamed up to form the Quiet Light Workshops. These are nature photography workshops for photographers of all levels.
Quiet Light Photography Workshops offer people interested in nature and landscape photography the ability to hone their skills in the digital world of photography today. Each workshop will enable you to expand your skills with your camera, enhance your knowledge of composition, color balances, and color calibration to get consistent work results, as well as downloading your images into the computer and optimizing them in Photoshop. Not only do we focus on improving the images you create, but we aim to engage your imagination and expand your appreciation of the natural world. Our workshops are designed to take you to some of the best landscapes the lens can see!
Join professional photographer Richard Mack as he leads you through some of his favorite places in nature – teaching and sharing with you many of the important techniques that have made him an award winning nature photographer. Richard has shot assignments in all 50 states and many countries. His portfolio includes works in both color and black & white from many National Parks, National Forests, and wilderness areas. His work has been exhibited widely in galleries throughout the United States. He has won numerous awards including twice being honored by the International Photography Awards for his nature images. His book The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes has won over a dozen major photography, book and design awards.
These are hands-on, in the field workshops with Richard. You will be in surroundings that get your creative juices flowing and will serve as a wonderful photographic classroom. At the end of the day, images will be reviewed and discussed as a group. Techniques will be shared and Richard will work with each of you to improve upon what you’ve shot. The take-away from this workshop will be a better knowledge of how to make your equipment work to the best of its ability, a new understanding of composition, lighting, filters, etc. and a plethora of tips to make your images get the “wow” response.
Not only do you receive the expertise of Richard, but you will find him fun, easy to work with and truly passionate about photography. His goal is to give every participant the most rewarding photographic and learning experience possible. So, why not come along and set your own goal – take home some stunning photographs!
Workshop Schedule
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Fall Colors
October 25-29, 2009
We are currently working on our schedule for 2010 including workshops back to Utah and Great Smoky Mountains and expanding to include Alaska, Patagonia and Africa. If you are interested in more details please contact us as soon possible.
Email us to be put on the list to receive updates!
www.quietlightworkshops.com
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