Galen Rowell Photographer (1940-2002)

location/Education Galen was born in 1940 He was born in Oakland, California. Died in 2002 from a plane crash. He graduated high school in 1958 from Berkeley High School.  Went on to the University of California to study physics. After four years of collage, he dropped out so he could do what he loved, climbing.  He was never trained in photography. In 1972, he became a full time photographer.

Work Galen started climbing at ten years old. He started taking pictures to show his experience with his family and friends. Galen had an automotive business but sold it in 1972 to become a photographer full time.  In 1984 Galen Rowell won the “Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography”.  He published magazine articles and eighteen books in his life. Galen takes landscape photography.  He’s known for taking pictures of the outdoors.

Picture 1 This photo was taken at Stormy sunset over Evolution Lake, John Muir Trail, High Sierra, California. The focus is on the mountains and the sunset. I love all the colors in the picture. I love the reflection of the sky in the water. It fits the rule of thirds and selective focus. Found at https://people.creighton.edu/~cmw85003/photos2.html

Picture 2 This photo was taken at Double Falls at dawn, Glacier National Park, Montana. This photo fits leading lines and texture. The pink/ orange clouds give texture to the picture. It’s a relaxing photo. It’s beautiful with both of the falls and the sunset in the back. Found at https://people.creighton.edu/~cmw85003/photos2.html

Picture 3 This picture was taken in Late summer wildflowers at sunset, Logan Pass, Glacier Nat’l Park, Montana. This is my favorite picture I have seen of Rowell’s. It fits the rule of thirds and texture. The flowers give the photo texture. When I look at this Picture I feel like I am there. The sunset hits over the mountains just right. Found at https://people.creighton.edu/~cmw85003/photos2.html

Picture 4 Lenticular cloud over the Owens River, Eastern Sierra, California. This photo fits with the rule of thirds. This photo can have a different story for everyone. I love the colorful clouds. This would be an amazing place to go and see. Found at https://people.creighton.edu/~cmw85003/photos2.html

Picture 5 Moon over Everest, Lhotse and Makalu at sunset from Gokyo Ri (17,520 ft.), Khumbu Himal (Nepal, 1998) This photo fits the rule of thirds and leading lines. The photo isn’t too dark or too light. I like how there’s a little hint of color behind the mountains. I love the snow and how the clouds at sitting below the mountains. Found at http://www.mountainlight.com/gallery.nepal/images.html

Picture 6 This photo was taken at sunset in Machapuchare, Annapurna Region (Nepal, 1987). The main focus of this photo is the sun hitting the mountain. I like how the only color in the photo is on the mountain and the clouds sitting below the mountain. I like how the trees aren’t bright because they’re not the main focus. This picture fits the rule of thirds, selective focus and leading lines. Found at http://www.mountainlight.com/gallery.nepal/images.html

Citations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galen_Rowell https://people.creighton.edu/~cmw85003/photos2.html http://www.mountainlight.com/gallery.nepal/images.html http://www.supertopo.com/articles/rowells.html http://www.toddskinner.com/portal/Galen/Galen_main.html http://www.mountainlight.com/rowellg.html