Acknowledgements
Photographers
• Susan Seubert, photographer extraordinaire. As the National Geographic photographer on a trip to the wilds of the Sea of Cortez, she, more than anyone else, convinced me that I might have an eye for imaging. I was fortunate subsequently to be shipmates with her to Antarctica. Her art, her work ethic, professionalism, enthusiasm, willingness to teach and accessibility are inspiring. (www.sseubert.com)
• Ralph Lee Hopkins, photographer and Director of Expedition Photography for Lindblad Expeditions. Ralph was also instrumental in my evolution as a photographer during an expedition to Baja. Down to earth, manic, fun and always leaning on the trigger, it's hard not to like and learn something from Ralph. (www.ralphleehopkins.com)
• Mendocino Coast photographers: Paul Kozal, whose gallery in Gualala knocks me sideways everytime I'm in there (https://www.paulkozal.com); Bill Apton, the pro of pros, whose eye catching work is everywhere on the North Coast and rightly so. Besides, he makes me laugh. (https://www.aptonphoto.com); Ron Bolander, another old pro, whose work is eclectic, creative and fresh; and Scott Chieffo, whose dreamy metallic prints often cover the same turf as my own work (https://www.schieffophotography.com)
The people of Point Arena, CA
• Mark Hancock, the Point Arena Lighthouse Association Director, who attends all my shows, promotes my work, has helped me with access to the Lighthouse and placed my work in the Keeper's cabins onsite.
• Merita Whatley and Elyse Bailey, former store managers at Point Arena Lighthouse, who gave my work a chance at the Lighthouse Gift Shop.
• Tim Lum and Barbara Burkey of the late great 215 Main for their support and the opportunity to show at their restaurant.
• Paul Andersen, the admin at the city of Point Arena, who is ever helpful in all things involving the city.
• Laura Cover, owner of the Wildflower Motel and former president of the merchants association, who is a truly nice person and a font of information about everything commercial in Point Arena. Her fantastic motel is now open and, if you are in the area, you cannot go wrong with a night or two. (www.wildflowermotel.com)
• Ling-Yen Jones, manager of Coast Highway Art Collective (https://www.coast-highway-artists.com/), metallurgical craftswoman and owner of Solano Press, who was an early supporter of my work. Her kindness in asking me be a part of the PA artistic community and willingness to display my photographs is much appreciated. In a town full of very busy women, she is surely the busiest. Her metal work is awesome. (ling-yendesigns.com)
• Lauren Sinnott, the Artgoddess: muralist, illustrator and painter, who is often my hostess at her AirBnB, Angelwing, occasional dinner companion and friend. (www.artgoddess.com).
• Adrian Sinnott, Lauren's awesome son and my co-host at Angelwing, who is a fellow computer dweeb, smart guy, web consultant and occasional photographic assistant.
The Hunewill Family
• Betsy, John, Jeff, Denise, Megan, Bart, Jan and the rest of their clan who run the one of the oldest (1862) and finest guest and cattle ranches in California and the world on the edge of the Eastern Sierra. There is so much to shoot there, my camera never knows where to point. (www.hunewillranch.com)
Friends and Family
• Michelle Dillon, my long-time friend and overnight refuge in Napa after hours on the road.
• My friends of almost 50 years: Cliff Gold, John Rex and Thorn Hertwig who support my work and have often provided place to do it or a hand to help me and, oh, the miles we've traveled together.
• My family, all the Sewell's, Webster's, Pyzik's and Forgy's. You are my rock in this world.
• My wife June who is my lover, my friend, my greatest supporter and more than occasional matter and framer. Without her, I would not be possible.
• Susan Seubert, photographer extraordinaire. As the National Geographic photographer on a trip to the wilds of the Sea of Cortez, she, more than anyone else, convinced me that I might have an eye for imaging. I was fortunate subsequently to be shipmates with her to Antarctica. Her art, her work ethic, professionalism, enthusiasm, willingness to teach and accessibility are inspiring. (www.sseubert.com)
• Ralph Lee Hopkins, photographer and Director of Expedition Photography for Lindblad Expeditions. Ralph was also instrumental in my evolution as a photographer during an expedition to Baja. Down to earth, manic, fun and always leaning on the trigger, it's hard not to like and learn something from Ralph. (www.ralphleehopkins.com)
• Mendocino Coast photographers: Paul Kozal, whose gallery in Gualala knocks me sideways everytime I'm in there (https://www.paulkozal.com); Bill Apton, the pro of pros, whose eye catching work is everywhere on the North Coast and rightly so. Besides, he makes me laugh. (https://www.aptonphoto.com); Ron Bolander, another old pro, whose work is eclectic, creative and fresh; and Scott Chieffo, whose dreamy metallic prints often cover the same turf as my own work (https://www.schieffophotography.com)
The people of Point Arena, CA
• Mark Hancock, the Point Arena Lighthouse Association Director, who attends all my shows, promotes my work, has helped me with access to the Lighthouse and placed my work in the Keeper's cabins onsite.
• Merita Whatley and Elyse Bailey, former store managers at Point Arena Lighthouse, who gave my work a chance at the Lighthouse Gift Shop.
• Tim Lum and Barbara Burkey of the late great 215 Main for their support and the opportunity to show at their restaurant.
• Paul Andersen, the admin at the city of Point Arena, who is ever helpful in all things involving the city.
• Laura Cover, owner of the Wildflower Motel and former president of the merchants association, who is a truly nice person and a font of information about everything commercial in Point Arena. Her fantastic motel is now open and, if you are in the area, you cannot go wrong with a night or two. (www.wildflowermotel.com)
• Ling-Yen Jones, manager of Coast Highway Art Collective (https://www.coast-highway-artists.com/), metallurgical craftswoman and owner of Solano Press, who was an early supporter of my work. Her kindness in asking me be a part of the PA artistic community and willingness to display my photographs is much appreciated. In a town full of very busy women, she is surely the busiest. Her metal work is awesome. (ling-yendesigns.com)
• Lauren Sinnott, the Artgoddess: muralist, illustrator and painter, who is often my hostess at her AirBnB, Angelwing, occasional dinner companion and friend. (www.artgoddess.com).
• Adrian Sinnott, Lauren's awesome son and my co-host at Angelwing, who is a fellow computer dweeb, smart guy, web consultant and occasional photographic assistant.
The Hunewill Family
• Betsy, John, Jeff, Denise, Megan, Bart, Jan and the rest of their clan who run the one of the oldest (1862) and finest guest and cattle ranches in California and the world on the edge of the Eastern Sierra. There is so much to shoot there, my camera never knows where to point. (www.hunewillranch.com)
Friends and Family
• Michelle Dillon, my long-time friend and overnight refuge in Napa after hours on the road.
• My friends of almost 50 years: Cliff Gold, John Rex and Thorn Hertwig who support my work and have often provided place to do it or a hand to help me and, oh, the miles we've traveled together.
• My family, all the Sewell's, Webster's, Pyzik's and Forgy's. You are my rock in this world.
• My wife June who is my lover, my friend, my greatest supporter and more than occasional matter and framer. Without her, I would not be possible.
