Old Guard marching through fall colors at Arlington National Cemetery

Matthew Henson memorial covered in snow at Arlington National Cemetery, polar explorer

Wet boulevard amidst fall colors at Arlington National Cemetery

Firing Party in the snow at Arlington National Cemetery

The Admiral Richard Byrd memorial at Arlington National Cemetery caked in snow.

It's not often we see the Admiral Richard Byrd memorial caked in snow at Arlington National Cemetery. Seems appropriate for the polar explorer.

Queensland Australian Photographer speaks about the devastating floods in Queensland.

I don't normally use my blog for anything but news about what Ines and I are working on; this is an exception.
I am passing on this appeal from a generous associate in our industry.
Photographer Marcus Bell is one of those true greats in our industry and simply a nice guy. He's working at raising money for his community that's been devastated by floods in Australia.
Please give consideration to his request below:

Photographic Fine Art Print Sale for charity:
You may have seen the news footage of the significant flooding that occurred throughout Queensland Australia during late December 2010 and January 2011. Many lost their lives, many more lost their homes. Three quarters of the state was declared a disaster zone. This is an area roughly the size of Texas.

A resident of Brisbane Queensland, award-winning photographer Marcus Bell is raising money to help flood victims, by placing ten of his own classic images up for sale. All proceeds from each sale will be going to the Queensland Governments Flood disaster relief fund. Each signed “Artist Proof” print is an original award winning photographic work. Each unframed 24 inch print for sale for $950 (plus postage) and is printed to the highest quality 300GSM Archival cotton paper. Many of these prints represents a saving of between 50 to 75% off the normal edition print price.

In addition 20% of ALL of Marcus Bell Photographer Resources Products sold during January and February will also be donated to the fund. This also includes the 5 new Instant Effect Presets products recently released after a year in development.

For more information in relation to the floods and how you can help please visit Marcus Bell Blog Marcus Bell Queensland Flood Appeal


Photographic Fine Art Print Sale

You may have seen the news footage of the significant flooding that occurred throughout Queensland Australia during late December 2010 and January 2011. Many lost their lives, many more lost their homes. Three quarters of the state was declared a disaster zone. This is an area roughly the size of Texas.

A resident of Brisbane Queensland, award-winning photographer Marcus Bell is raising money to help flood victims, by placing ten of his own classic images up for sale. All proceeds from each sale will be going to the Queensland Governments Flood disaster relief fund. Each signed “Artist Proof” print is an original award winning photographic work. Each unframed 24 inch print for sale for $950 (plus postage) and is printed to the highest quality 300GSM Archival cotton paper. Many of these prints represents a saving of between 50 to 75% off the normal edition print price.

In addition 20% of ALL of Marcus Bell Photographer Resources Products sold during January and February will also be donated to the fund. This also includes the 5 new Instant Effect Presets products recently released after a year in development.

For more information in relation to the floods and how you can help please visit Marcus Bell Blog http://www.studioimpressionsphotography.com/blog/2011/01/queensland-flood-relief-2/  where you will find links to both the Fine Art Gallery and the Resources site.

Rainy Fall day at Arlington National Cemetery

Graveside memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Firing Party at Arlington National Cemetery

Preparing to present flag to family at Arlington National Cemetery

Marching band procession past Coliseum at Arlington National Cemetery

Boots and Hoofs, Caission at Arlington National Cemetery

Flag detail with Old Guard at Arlington with McClellan Gate in background

Moonset on Easter Sunday at Arlington National Cemetery

Navy honor guard carries casket to gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery

Marine Marching band at Arlington National Cemetery

Military Ushers at Arlington National Cemetery during Easter Sunrise Service

Marines folding flag for presentation to family at Arlington National Cemetery

Sentinels at auditorium, Arlington National Cemetery Easter Sunrise service

Arlington National Cemetery with Old Georgetown in background

Old Guard Funeral Procession at Arlington National Cemetery.

Old Guard Caisson with Gray's and U.S. Capital in the background at evening light.

Marine firing party at Arlington National Cemetery with Washington Monument in background

Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer, starting point for many Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Services

Bagpipe Player at Arlington National Cemetery

US ArmyTaps Player awaiting his moment seen between casket and flag.

Flag ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery for Navy veteran

Flag draped coffin on caisson at Arlington National Cemetery on winter day

Honor Guard departing from flag ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on a rainy day.

Old Guard Caisson during spring rain. The Grays.

Fall Colors at Arlington National Cemetery