NEW LANDSCAPE PRINT

This is the view from Melissa and John's wedding ceremony. They were married in June of 2008 on Purchase Knob in Smoky Mountain National Park. Melissa asked me to blow this image up to hang over their mantle. It came out so well I am going to make it available on my fine art site, www.jondbowman.net and at Earthworks Gallery in downtown Waynesville.

Jon D. Bowman Photography

VALENTINES DAY EXCURSION, BY JAMIE COGDILL

Jamie and I went for a little drive in the country on Valentines Day. We took the Montero up route 215 to the Parkway. Saw lots of cool snow and ice and even helped a guy who had his truck stuck.

All photography except this first one by Jamie Cogdill.

Blue Ice.

Headwaters of the Pigeon River.

We tried helping Athena's master get his truck unstuck.

The stare down.

MUSEUM OF NORTH CAROLINA HANDICRAFTS

I like this shot Jamie took of the Shelton House. The official North Carolina Museum Of Handicrafts. Here is the description: The Shelton House was built in 1875 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum features comprehensive exhibits of 19th Century crafts and furniture. Artists who have participated in the North Carolina State Fair’s Village of Yesterday have a selection of crafts displayed. There is also a fine collection of Native American artifacts. The museum collection includes hand-woven coverlets, quilts, sculptured porcelain, dulcimers and masterpieces of pottery work. It's only a few blocks from our house in Waynesville. Well worth the trip if you are in the area.

Photography by Jamie Cogdill

ICE BIKING WAYNESVILLE

Being an avid cyclist can be hard in the winter. The best way to combat bad weather is to just modify your riding. I have an ice bike I break out when conditions are right. I enjoy the strange looks I get from people. Sometimes it's hard to get out the door but after the ride I'm always glad I went.

Followed by the Police. Photo by Jamie.

The cross at Lake Junaluska.

NEW OIL PAINTING

I'm pretty busy Spring through Fall so I like to do some painting during the winter. I just finished this one and will be posting more as I create them.

"Rogers Farm" Oil on Canvas by Jon D. Bowman

WISH ME LUCK!

The image "Late September, Graveyard Fields" has been selected for exhibition in the 7th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition in the landscape catagory. It was chosen out of over 1,100 entries! I will be sending a framed print up to Boone for exhibition at the Turchin Center For The Visual Arts. The show runs from March 5th-June 5th. Awards will be given out March 27th so wish me luck. Along with the Turchin Center this competition is presented by ASU Outdoor Programs and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

Late September, Graveyard Fields

Jon D. Bowman