Workshops

  • The class and workshop schedule has been posted for 2012!

    • Introduction to DSLR Cameras.
    • Achieving Great Exposures.
    • Creating Powerful Images through Composition.
    • Great Smoky Mountains Workshop
    • Introduction to Photoshop Elements
    • Digital Intensive Workshop
    • The class schedule and more information is posted here. Space available for all sessions!


  • Website Changes - Since I have updated my copy of Dreamweaver (it's been 8 years...wow) it seems like it is a good idea to update my website. Plans are to separate the portrait and sport portion to a "separate" website. Also planned are improved navigation, enlarging the image previews, etc. I do not plan on adding shopping carts, it is another cost I have to add which in the past did not pay off. You can simply call to place credit card orders as we do now and most people have cell phones. I am looking at websites I like to incorporate some of their features. The changes should be gradual with portraits being first. The other portion will be a major job!


"Autumn Dreams"

 

  • New images! I have been wearing a lot of "hats" this fall but I have not forgotten about my first "hat", landscapes! I am releasing several Signature Edition images with a few more in the works.

  • Free Wallpaper - Well autumn is rapidly leaving us but you can hold on to it a little longer with this free wallpaper. This was made at Metal Ford on the Natchez Trace just as the sun was slipping over the horizon. Click on the image to get started!

     


    Big South Fork Workshop

     

  • Big South Fork Workshop - Click on image above to view images taken by the Big South Fork Workshop participants They did a great job and weather was gorgeous!

     

  • Trace of Light image on back cover of Tennessee Conservationist. The November/December issue of the Tennessee Conservationist has the Trace of Light image "Into the Moonlight" on it. Images are provided free to the magazine for conservation promotion purposes.

     


    "Laundry Day"

  • New Open Editions - New Open Editions from the Northeast have been added including, black and whites, lighthouses, panoramas and a whole new Northeast gallery. The Open Edition Gallery has been re indexed with more categories to hopefully make it easier to find an image. Still priced from $10 up and all are available as gallery wraps. Great for gifts, groupings collages etc! I will be bringing some matted prints to all the fall shows, if you are going and would like one in particular let me know two weeks ahead.





"Safe Harbor"



    Roche Moutonee

    Bass Harbor

  • Seven New Images for Light House Lovers! I am continuing to work through the images with many to come. This release includes seven images of four light houses from Maine and Nova Scotia with several of these being composites dutiable for large prints. Open editions are coming after the limited editions are released.


    Acadia Sunrise

     

  • New Images from Acadia - My first trip to this area so a new Northeast Gallery is being created. More images from Maine, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia will be added over the next few weeks so stay "tuned"
    • Acadia Sunrise panorama has been added to the Signature Edition Northeast Gallery.

    • Birch's and Grass is now in the Gallery Editions.

    • Acadia Light is added to the Signature Edition Northeast Gallery.
    • Acadia Coast a HDR composite is now in the Signature Edition Northeast Gallery.
    • Birch's and Grass has been added to the Signature Edition Black and White Gallery.
    • Ferns and Birch in the Signature Edition Black and White Gallery.
    • Jessup Ferns has been added to the Signature Edition Northeast gallery.
    • Two versions of Jessup Trail, both panoramas, have been added to the Signature Edition Northeast Gallery.

       

      Queen Annes Lace

      "Queen Anne's Lace"

  • New Images Released - Several versions of Queen Anne's Lace have been released. I had a hard time picking out a favorite so released four, one in the Signature Editions and three in the Open Editions.
  • New Signature Editions released - Three new signature editions have been released. Two are three image composites and suitable for large prints. Released are:
    • Oak Leaf Hydrangea in the Black and White Gallery
    • Magnolia Panorama in the Tennessee Panorama Gallery
    • Magnolia Blossom in the Black and White Gallery.
    • Also released are two Open Editions of magnolias which may be viewed by clicking here. The one marked LP in the file name is also suitable for large prints. Also added are 3 new black and white Open Editions from the Smokies which you may view here.

    End of the Club

    "End of the Club"

  • New Gallery Edition added - The "End of the Club" is a 3 image composite in Black and White now in the Gallery Editions. The beautiful light and the ruins with past signs of leisure attracted me to this image. Click on image for more info.

     

    "River Birch"

     

  • New Panorama from the Smokies - A panorama image of a lovely river birch arching over the stream in Tremont is now being offered. Click on image for more info.

    Room Wth A View
    "Room With A View"

  • New Signature Edition black and whites from the Smokies - Four new black and whites from the Great Smoky mountains are now released:
  • Limited Edition Size Change! I have reduced the size of the editions of both the Signature and Gallery Edition prints. The Signature Editions are now just 40 prints, formerly 300 prints. Gallery Editions are now just 5, previous size was 25. Prints issued after 11/1/10 will show the new numbers. For those of you who own prints already there is and additional certificate you may print to show the new edition size. The prints or certifications will not be reprinted, however if your print now reads 5 of 300 you may rest assured that it is now 5 of 40. New Edition Certification. I will never increase the size of a released edition and only make changes I feel will increase the value of the prints.





  • Tennessee Conservationist Cover - The cover and back cover of the Tennessee Conservationist November / December issue feature Trace of Light images. Cover images are provided without cost for conservation purposes.



The Waters of Tenn...
By Michael Serkownek
  • Shimmer - The first Trace of Light book is now being offered through Blurb. This book contains 44 beautiful images of water in its various states from across Tennessee. It is 40 pages and measures approximately 8 x 10. It is available in soft cover and hard cover and may be previewed and ordered by clicking the above link.


  • Strand Gallery

     

  • Strand Art Gallery - I now have several framed prints at the new Strand Gallery in Hohenwald, Tennessee. I know Hohenwald is not exactly on the path to anywhere but if you doing a day trip, perhaps to Amber Falls or Keg Spring wineries, or following the "Nashville Trace" or even the Natchez Trace Parkway this would make a short side trip. Hours are presently 10 - 4 Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 on Sunday, follow US 412 to Hohenwald and it is on the left as you enter town.

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