FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: BALLOON, STAMPEDE RESERVOIR

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Balloon, Stampede Reservoir
Archival Pigment Ink Print
16" H x 20" W
Limited Edition of 25
Includes 4 inch, 4 ply acid-free matting.
Price: $600 USD

I recently came across this image while working on The Archive Project.  This piece is now part of The Western Landscape series.

It was a chilly morning sleeping in a tent near the waters edge.  I was awakened early by the sound of a hot air balloon hovering over the reservoir.

Scenic Stampede Reservoir, located on the Little Truckee River on the east slope of the Sierra Nevada, is one of the premier reservoirs for Kokanee Salmon fishing in the West.  Situated at 6,000 feet in elevation on the Jeffrey pine and sagebrush studded mountains, Stampede is a large reservoir, covering 3,400 acres with 25 miles of shoreline.  It's a very popular lake for fishermen from the Reno area and throughout northern and central California.  It's also a very fertile reservoir, known for abundant plankton blooms that make it such a productive habitat for the Kokanee Salmon.  Ice fishing is available during the winter months.

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old medium format film camera and Kodak Professional Plus-X 125 Black-and-White Film.  Sadly, the 120mm film size is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the tonal balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival silver gelatin fiber base paper.

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.

TIME FRAMES VIDEO II

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Shipwreck Beach - III, Lanai
Toned Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
20" H x 24" W
Limited Edition of 5
Price $950 USD

Just the other day, I came across the 2009 Calumet Ansel Adams Tribute Video.  My image "Shipwreck Beach - III, Lanai" was chosen to be a part of the video and can be seen at the 2:06 mark.  A seminal photographer, Adams was a strong influence on the field of photography and the American landscape itself.  To celebrate Ansel Adams life and work, Calumet asked photographers to share their vision of the natural environment in the spirit of this monumental photographer.  If you haven't seen the video, please be sure to check it out.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: ONE LANE BRIDGE, KAUAI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  One Lane Bridge, Kauai
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
20" H x 24" W
Limited Edition of 30
Includes 4 inch, 4 ply acid-free matting.
Price: $1,400 USD

In 2004, I set out to document some of the old historical structures and also to capture and preserve some of the breathtaking and untouched landscapes you'd find on the islands.

The old wooden "Wainiha Bridge" that I photographed in 2005 on the north shore has since been torn down and replaced with a steel deck truss bridge.  I was very sad to see it go and in my opinion, the design of the new bridge is a real eye sore.  I am very grateful that I captured the old bridge on film as it was one my favorite bridges on Kauai.

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the tonal balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization.

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

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To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: LONE TREE, MOLOKAI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Lone Tree, Molokai
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
20" H x 24" W
Limited Edition of 30
Includes 4 inch, 4 ply acid-free matting.
Price  $1,400 USD

While exploring the western part of the island of Molokai, I came upon this lone tree standing in a vast open field.  Hawaii's fifth-largest island, Molokai is only 38 miles long and 10 miles across at its widest point. 

Molokai is known as the "Friendly Isle".  The island is quite simple, and as such is not the typical Hawaiian tourist destination. There are no traffic lights, no dry cleaners and no tall buildings. The local night life is more akin to small town America than to that of Waikiki or even Lahaina.  There are no crowds and Moloka'ians guard their laid-back lifestyle with pride.

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the tonal balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization.

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To join the Kelly Fitzgerald | Fine Art Photographer facebook community, click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

FEATURED ARTIST

I am currently one of the "Featured Artists" on Art-Support.com!  Art-Support.com is a wonderful website.  The site was created for fine art photographers, however it's useful to anyone interested in selling artwork.  If you're interested in the business of art, this site is for you.  Fine art photographers will find it to be a very valuable online resource, so will collectors of fine art photography.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: OCEAN SWING, KAUAI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Ocean Swing, Kauai
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
16" H x 20" W
Limited Edition of 50
Includes 4 inch, 4 ply acid-free matting.
Price:  $1,000 USD

I wanted to capture something beautiful and out of the ordinary.  Here an old swing appears to hang down from the clouds.

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The silver gelatin fiber base print is printed in the traditional "wet" darkroom by a master printer with an enlarger, conventional chemistry and trays.  Made by hand, the old fashioned way.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization.

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To join the Kelly Fitzgerald | Fine Art Photographer facebook community, click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

THE ARCHIVE PROJECT

©2011 Kelly Fitzgerald.  Contact sheets.

For the last few weeks, I have spent countless hours going through 20 years of my past works.  With a magnifier loupe and a light box ... I have viewed thousands of images on photographic contact sheets from my archive library.  It has been quite the undertaking.

During the second part of this project, I will be collaborating with my dear friend and fellow fine art photographer Mia DelCasino.  She and I will edit the work I have chosen during the first round.  It is great to have a second pair of eyes to help edit my work, as I have found editing can be difficult sometimes.

For the third part of the archive project ... once all of the final images have been chosen, I will then scan the negatives and review them again.  I am thrilled to announce that I have already uncovered some beautiful images that I am proud to show.

I look forward to sharing my new works with you!  Coming soon!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT COPYRIGHTS

The Copyright Symbol

You go to a website or blog and see something there you think is just way cool.  An image, an article, a bit of animation, whatever.  And you think, "Wow!  That is just too cool.  I want to use that on my site" (or "in my comp" or "for my next project").  So, you do a little click-and-hold action (for us MAC folk), and, voilà, you download that sucker.

Congratulations, you have just violated Federal law.

Most of the content you see on the web (and absolutely all of the content on this site) is copyrighted by the original producer of that content.  If it's an image, the photographer holds the copyright; if it's text, the author; and so on.  And reproducing that content, in any way, without permission of the copyright holder is a violation of Federal law.

Period.

No, really...I'm not kidding here.

The content doesn't even have to be registered with the Copyright Office of the US government.  See, in the US the moment an original work is created, its copyright is also created and the holder of that copyright is the creator of that work.

And the moment you download it, you have reproduced it (that download is a copy of what was on the site, remember), and you could be in some serious trouble.

The penalties for copyright violation vary, but if the creator hasn't officially registered the material, you're looking at paying damages amounting to the lost value of that content.  If he or she has registered it, you're looking at THREE TIMES that, at least.  Not to mention all the legal costs you'll get stuck with.

Now, if you're really devious (and I'm sure none of you are, but just in case), you could be thinking, "Well, I'll just do some manipulation to that content, then it's original and I'm home free!"  Nope, uh-uh, that's called a "derivative work" and it's just as much of a violation as a simple download.

So, what does that mean for you?  Well, I want you to look at my work on both my blog and website.  I  just ask that you not download or copy anything for any use without contacting me first.  I know that many of you are designers and/or bloggers who might want to use an image for a comp or something.  That's fine, just ask first please.

To find out more try these fine sites:

What is Copyright Protection?

US Copyright Office

Note:  Thank you to The Darkroom for permission to reprint this article.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: BLOWING PALMS, MOLOKAI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Blowing Palms, Molokai
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
30" H x 40" W
Limited Edition of 30
$2,000 Unframed

While exploring the island of Molokai, I saw these six coconut palm trees blowing in the trade winds.  I believe these palms are part of the ancient Hawaiian coconut grove planted in the 1860's during the reign of King Kamehameha V.  The King, nicknamed Kapuaiwa, selected this particular site because of the seven sacred ponds located there.

In the far distance, you can see the island of Lanai.

Professional matting and framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the color balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.  

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization. 

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To join the Kelly Fitzgerald | Fine Art Photographer facebook community, click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: WINDWARD COAST, OAHU

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Windward Coast, Oahu
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
20" H x 24" W
Limited Edition of 30
$1,400 Mounted + Matted

Windward is a term used in the islands to refer to areas where the prevailing winds blow. These areas are wetter and more lush than the drier leeward shore. The windward side of Oahu is strikingly beautiful, with towering green slopes of the Koolau mountains, lush green valleys, waterfalls, rich agricultural areas, and a string of lovely beaches.

The tropical beauty of the windward side is INSANE and I absolutely fell in love with Oahu!  It feels like home to me.

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the color balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.

This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.  

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization. 

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To join the Kelly Fitzgerald | Fine Art Photographer facebook community, click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: JUNGLE TREES, MAUI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Jungle Trees, Maui
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
20" H x 24" W
Limited Edition of 30
$1,400 Mounted + Matted

I created this work while exploring the Waianapanapa State Park area on the island of Maui.  The flourishing rain forests and waterfalls are spectacular along the eastern coastline.  I had to work quickly as it started to rain.  Luckily, the jungle canopy was so dense, it sheltered my camera and I briefly from the rain drops and I was able to continue photographing this beautiful region.

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the color balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization.

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: TWO HAMMOCKS, KAUAI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Two Hammocks, Kauai
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
30" H x 40" W
Limited Edition of 30
$2,000 Unframed

The sheer beauty of Hanalei Bay is astonishing!  At two miles long, Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on Kauai and considered one of the best beaches in all of Hawaii.  Hanalei means "lei making" in Hawaiian.  Alternatively, the name Hanalei also means "crescent bay" and may be indicative of the shape of the bay.

Hanalei Bay Beach with its golden sand is located at the base of cliffs.  These cliffs reflect into the glass-like water of the bay.  Surrounding the bay are 1,000 to 4,000 foot high emerald mountains covered with mist.  Behind it, waterfalls provide a breathtaking backdrop.

Professional matting and framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the tonal balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization.

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

SOLD! KAPUAIWA COCONUT GROVE - III, MOLOKAI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove - III, Molokai
Archival Pigment Ink Print
16" H x 20" W
Limited Edition 1/50
$1,000 Mounted + Matted

I am happy to announce that a fine art Limited Edition 1/50 print of Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove - III, Molokai was sold over the weekend to a private collector.  It is the first print in the series to be sold from the island of Molokai.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

If you are interested in purchasing this original fine art print, or other prints from this body of work, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.  

A percentage of sales from this print was donated to The Outdoor Circle, a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: WAILUKU RIVER BRIDGE, HILO

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Wailuku River Bridge, Hilo
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber base Print
20" H x 24" W
Limited Edition of 30
$1,400 Mounted + Matted

The Wailuku River Bridge is a historic rainbow arch bridge.  Completed in 1938, the bridge stretches across the beautiful 28 mile long Wailuku River on the Island of Hawaii.  Wailuku River State Park is located along the lower reach of the river.  One section of the park includes Rainbow Falls, and another section Pe'epe'e Falls.  There is also an area called the Boiling Pots (a series of small falls and pools).  In the Hawaiian language, wai means fresh water and luku means destruction, so it means essentially River of Destruction.  I absolutely loved exploring this area.

A couple of weeks ago, I received a very sweet note from Anne Inman.  She wrote that the Wailuku River area was her playground as a child growing up on the Big Island of Hawaii.  She thanked me for capturing the beautiful memories for her.  I would like to dedicate this fine art photograph of the week blog post to you Anne.  Thank you for your support and cheers to Hilo!

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the color balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.  

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization. 

Mahalo nui loa. 

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK: HAENA TREES, KAUAI

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Haena Trees, Kauai
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print
16" H x 20" W
Limited Edition of 50
$1,000.00 Mounted + Matted

Ha'ena is a small community on the north shore of Kauai, approximately 7 miles from Hanalei.  Backed by green mountains and cascading waterfalls, Ha'ena is at the beginning of the 11-mile Kalalau Trail along the remote and scenic Na Pali Coast.

I was inspired to create this image when I saw the roots of the old trees exposed in the sand.  There is a haunting beauty in this piece and I am drawn to the luminous light coming from behind the trees.  I was told by the locals that the trees were under threat of being chopped down because of a parking lot being built in this area, so I wanted to be sure to capture this magical place before it is gone.

Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film.  Sadly, the film is no longer being manufactured.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for the color balancing, lighting, and darkening that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully archival paper.  This piece is part of an award-winning series called "A New Discovery".

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald
will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on her website.

A percentage of sales from this print will be donated to a Hawaii non-profit conservation organization.

Mahalo nui loa.

To learn more about this award-winning body of work, please click here.

To learn more about Kodak HIE black-and-white infrared film, please click here.

THE IRELAND COLLECTION

New work has been added to the Ireland collection!  Each work is a fine art limited edition print and is perfect for the new collector as affordable pricing starts at $200.  Each print includes a Certificate of Authenticity for provenance.  Each print is titled, numbered and hand-signed on verso by me.

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Archival Pigment Ink Print
8" H x 10" W
Limited Edition of 20
Price: $200 USD

In 2001, I embarked on a journey to discover my Irish roots by exploring Ireland. My adventure on the emerald island was an amazing experience, one that I will never forget. I loved the kindness and hospitality of the people, the beautiful landscape, the old castles, hearing the live traditional Irish music in the pubs, the hearty Irish stew, the beer (of course), the smell of peat fires in the countryside and the quaint little towns and their brightly colored buildings. To see more of my Ireland works, please visit my website.

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Swan, Ireland
Professional framing is available for an additional charge.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and black-and-white negative film.  The traditional negative is scanned on a drum scanner to create a 300 megabyte digital file which serves as a vehicle for some balancing, such as dodging and burning that was formerly done in the darkroom.  Once the aesthetic interpretation is realized in the computer and matched with the artist proof print created in the traditional "wet" darkroom, the image is then printed on fully Archival Premium Satin RC Paper.

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Castle, Doolin, Ireland
A fine art photographic print will beautify your home.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact me at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on my website.  

Slainte!