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Greetings!
 Spring has sprung here in Montana. Nearly two months ahead of schedule. It's hard to believe but compared to the winters I experienced when I moved here twenty-two years ago, it's obvious there have been major changes in the western climate. The following eNEws highlights projects I'm currently working on with Polar Bears International that are tied to the climate issues we're all seeing. It includes information regarding our photography tours as well as a few recent publication highlights. 2009 was a very busy year with many changes in the photography industry. We're hopeful you've weathered the storm in a positive way. Give us a call if we can help with any of your natural history photo needs or if you would like to join us on one of our Invitational Photo Adventures Sincerely,
Daniel J. Cox
Natural Exposures
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Two of Daniel's polar bear images were selected for the December 2009 issue of the BBC Wildlife Magazine- one as a cover and one as a double page spread. The BBC states "Polar Bears, The Greatest Images Ever Taken ~ We left no stone unturned to find the most beautiful images ever taken of this great bear."
We're proud to be a part of this special publication featuring this magnificent animal. Follow this link to see a larger view of the magazine images. |
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| | Nikon's Inside the Photographers Studio in Digital Photo Pro
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 The April 2010 issue of Digital Photo Pro magazine contains an ad by Nikon highlighting Dan's work titled Inside the Photographers Studio. This advertisement is formatted in the
style of a mini-interview.
In Dan's case his studio is the great outdoors. Dan has been shooting Nikon equipment since 1979 and is now using many of their new products as he moves into the multimedia world, capturing moving images along with his stills.
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| | Lowepro and Polar Bears International
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Dan's been using Lowepro camera bags since the beginning of his career. Two years ago Lowepro became a major sponsor for Polar Bear International. Dan's work with PBI is featured in their new Lowepro Brochure. His new favorite Lowepro bag is the Pro Roller X200. Check out our Blog for reasons why.
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| | Nikon World Features Svalbard Norway Shoot
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Nikon World spread  | Nikon World recently highlighted Dan's trip to Svalbard, Norway, land of ice and bears. This expedition was part of Dan's ongoing project to document the arctic for Polar Bears International. Click on article to read this feature.
In August 2011, Dan and Tanya will be leading a private charter expedition for 14 days to this amazing destination, eight guests maximum. To join our trip visit Svalbard Norway Polar Bear Expedition
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| | Natural Exposures and PBI Share New Office Space
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 Dan and Tanya have been volunteering for Polar Bears International for
nearly ten years. Many of the clerical and fund raising activities
have been based out of our Natural Exposures office in Bozeman,
Montana.
PBI has been mostly a virtual organization
with volunteers spread out throughout the US and Canada. This month that
changes... PBI is moving their US headquarters to Bozeman, Montana. Many of us
who already volunteer for PBI live in Bozeman, including Frances Graham, Marcie Hahn-Knoff and PBI's Chief of
Staff Krista Wright. We're looking forward to this ongoing relationship. You can see photos of us getting
our new office in shape by clicking on the photo above or go to our Blog.
Our new address is:
Natural Exposures
810 N. Wallace, Suite E
Bozeman, Montana 59715
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| | Hewlett Packard Launches ARTtrust with Daniel J. Cox
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Dan has been working with Hewlett Packard 's large format printer division for several years now. Recently HP began a new program called ARTtrust that allows artists that create fine art prints of any kind to keep track of their work. It also allows art buyers the ability to check the authenticity of the art they have or art they are interested in purchasing. The ARTtrust web site explains it below...
ARTtrust Online is a simple self-certification system under full control
of each photographer or artist. It provides an individual identity to
any Digital Fine Art Collection Pigment Print produced on an HP
Professional Photo Printer using HP Vivera pigment inks on any
compatible media. The solution is a combination of physical elements and
data accessibility through the Internet, integrating the best of analog
and digital capabilities. ARTtrust Online is a Prooftag solution,
developed with HP and endorsed by Wilhelm Imaging Research.
All of Dan's Fine Art Limited Edition prints will now contain the ARTtrust seal of approval.
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| | The Best Little Camera Store in the West!
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F/11 Photo in Bozeman, Montana  | One of the best kept secrets in the photography world is a small but very well stocked store in Bozeman, Montana. It's called F/11 and Dan's been shopping there since the early 80's. They're also an Apple Value Added Reseller. See Dan's Blog for more reasons why he uses them more than any other photo retailer. A hint: He recently was able to get his hands on the fabulous Panasonic GF1 through F/11. Nobody else in the US had one in stock. Montana is also sales tax free.
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| | Photography Trips with Daniel in 2011
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Click on Bison Image to see the 2010 Yellowstone Winter Video  | Winter Wonderland Adventure in Yellowstone National Park
Join Daniel this winter in Yellowstone on a private snow coach charter for four days photographing majestic wildlife and incredible scenery. Maximum 14 guests. Learn more about this trip at Yellowstone Winter 2011
"...thank
you so very much for such a wonderful introduction to Yellowstone
National Park. You certainly made the trip an unforgettable experience.
Dan's love of the park and photography and your attention to detail are
an unbeatable combination. We will follow you anywhere."
Linda & Steve Henry, Oregon
(Steve is the guy that has the great shot of a polar bear carrying a tripod tripod. in its mouth in the current ad by Really Right Stuff. Nice shot Steve!)
Kenya Safari Photography Adventure
Click on Image to see the 2010 Africa Adventure Video  |
Our Kenya 2010 trip was said to have had the best game viewing in 20 years! If you have never been to Kenya, now is the time to visit. When was the last time you photographed a lion pride with oodles of cubs...a leopard in a tree with its kill., the cheetah trio hunting..a hippo in the river you are crossing by safari vehicle...a herd of 100+ elephants, almost forgot the giraffe in the sunset, a hyena family at its den, the jackal scavaging, a mongoose, vervet monkey troop, baboons...the list goes on...:)
We work with the best tour operators in Kenya that offer exceptional service. Dan will offer personal help with your digital photography and work flow.
It's not only a great way to learn but many people tell us it's a vacation as well. Learn more about our trip at Kenya 2011
"You are the 'Makers of Dreams"! ...it has been a dream since childhood to travel to Africa to see the animals. To have the opportunity to do a photographic safari with you (both of you) was the gift of a lifetime. Your organization, communication, leadership, mentorship, and friendship were all of the highest quality throughout this experience. Having gone on the great Katmai bear trip, I had high expectations for the Kenya trip, and those expectations were exceeded everyday of the trip. When I show my pictures to friends, the comment that is repeated over and over again is 'I can't believe you saw and experienced all of that in just two weeks time!' Thanks, beyond words, to both of you for all that you did to make this opportunity available to us lucky folks..."
Neil Lieurance, WashingtonSee more of our Photographic Tours
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