These Are A Few Of Our Award Winning Photos

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Wind Power

This was captured by Michael R. Anderson on the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Mr. Anderson spent hours artistically transforming the afternoon into a sunset scene. In 2013, it was selected for the PPA Loan Collection by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and featured in Professional Photography Magazine. It also received an Award of Merit from the PSA Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs).

Hearst Castle Pool

This image was created from 5 shots at the Hearst Castle Roman Pool in 2012 by Michael R. Anderson. Multiple shots were needed to capture the detail in the light and dark areas. The color version was featured in The Photographic Society of America Journal and this version was selected for the PPA Loan Collection by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in 2016. It also received an Award of Merit from the PSA Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs).

Soul Boat

The beautiful wood sculpture is the work of world renowned sculptor Larry Kirkland who created this in the late 1980's and it toured as a Smithsonian Exhibit before finding its way to the attic of an old barn. This ehnahced image was capture by Michael R. Anderson and the image received the highest professional award by the Professional Photographers of America in 2012 when it was selected for the prestigious PPA Loan Collection.

114 Steps

This was crafted by Michael R. Anderson from 3 photographs taken in the Yaquina Head Lighthouse at Newport, Oregon in 2012. It received an Award of Merit from the Portland Metropolitan Photograhers Association (PMPA) and was selected by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) for the prestigious PPA 2012 Loan Collection. It was also listed as one of the top 12 architectural photographs worldwide by Marathon Press.

Canyon Roots

This was created by Michael R. Anderson in 2011 and it involved the merger of 5 shots taken at Bryce Canyon National Park. The black and white tones were carefully balanced in the style of Ansel Adams. It has received Awards of Merit from the Portland Metropolitan Photographers Association (PMPA), and the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs). In 2012 it was also selected for the PPA General Collection by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

Abandon

This photograph was taken and digitally enhanced by Michael R. Anderson. The image was captured in Italy from a boat while traveling from Venice to the Island of Burano in 2007. It was crafted as an artistic representation of an abandon glass factory. This image received an Award of Merit in 2012 from the Portland Metropolitan Photographers Association (PMPA) and another from the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs in 2013.

Wagon At The Bend

This infrared photograph was captured with 3 shots and digitally enhanced by Michael R. Anderson. It is a replica of a prairie schooner wagon on the Oregon Trail at Farewell Bend where the Oregon Trail crosses the Snake River. It has received Awards of Merit from the Portland Metropolitan Photograhpers Assn (PMPA), the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs) and it was accepted for the German International Photocup in 2014.

Abandon Villa

This image was captured in 2007 by Mr. Anderson from a boat on Lake Como in the Italian Alps. The abandon villa immediately caught his attention and he thought it had good digital art potential. He did his best to craft it like a painting. Mr. Anderson was correct about its potential because it has proven to be popular in art shows and it also received an Award of Merit from the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs).

Bent Oak Bend

Mr. Anderson spotted this scene on the side of the highway while driving through California Wine Country. He knew it had artistic potential when he stopped to shoot it. The original scene had a clear sky so Mr. Anderson replaced it with another of his images of a sky with beautiful clouds. He tried to make it look like an oil painting and it received an Award of Merit from the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs).

Artistic Photo Expression

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Information and Recommendations:

Photography Articles

AUTO Settings by Michael Anderson is an article that Michael provides in printed form in some of his workshops.

Fine Art and Depth Of Field by Michael Anderson is an article that explains the differences between standard photography and fine art photography. It is provided in printed form in some of Mr. Anderson's workshops.

Photography Resources

Advance Camera is the place to take your camera for repair in Oregon. The owner is Dave Sleeth and he and his team have been helping photographers for years with repairs and the sale of used cameras and lenses.

Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs) is a regional photographic organization that is the competition and education hub for Camera Clubs in Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Mr. Anderson is a member of two 4Cs clubs and he administers regional photo competitions on a quarterly basis as the Quarterly Electronic Image Division Competition Chair. The organization is also a PSA Council. More about PSA is provided below.

Mark Fitzgerald is a nationally recognized expert and trainer regarding Photoshop and LightRoom. He is the author of 6 books and he provides training and consulting services professionally to his clients. Michael Anderson is honored to have some of his fine art photos included in some of Mark's books. When it comes to learning about your camera and tools, Mark is the best in the business.

Focal Point Photography is a great place to buy new and used cameras and lenses. It is owned by Mike Lowery who provides the best prices and also buys used cameras and lenses. Focal Point Photography is located in Dallas, Oregon and it is also the home of the West Valley Camera Club.

Mallorca Photo Tours are conducted by Martine Heyvaert on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Mar is a professional photographer who provides lodging and uses her knowledge of the area and a 9 passenger van to get you in the best photo locations. The Anderson's have this tour on their short list.

Photographic Society of America (PSA) is an international organization that provides educational programs and information to its members around the world. It also publishes an informative monthly publication, the PSA Journal, which includes educational articles and examples of beautiful photographic images created by PSA members. Michael Anderson is currently the PSA Director of Mentor Services and he also leads two PSA Digital Fine Art Study Groups. Some of his articles have also been published in the PSA Journal.

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is an international organization that supports professional photographers worldwide with training, competitions and free insurance that is included with the PPA membership. Michael Anderson is a member of PPA and a PPA Awarded Master Photographer. Mr. Anderson has also received numerous international PPA Awards for his fine art photography. Members of PPA receive printed copies of Professional Photographer Magazine every month and some of Michael Andersons fine art images have been featured in the magazine.

Su Zhou China Expeditions is operated by our photographer friend, Su Zhou, who is an award winning Oregon photographer. She is Chinese and has conducted many successful photo tours to China that have been attended by some of our photography friends. Su has also joined us on one of our winter trips to Yellowstone and she is fun to be around.

Favorite Charities

Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation

Dougy Center - Support For Grieving Children

FACES Foundation - Facial Surgery for Kids

Shriners Hospitals for Children