From Michelangelo to Arnold Palmer

 By PeterCarroll

“There’s a story that when Michelangelo was asked how he created hisincredible masterpiece David he responded that he saw David in the
marble and just had to cut away everything that didn’t look like David.
Regardless of whether the story is true or not, I love the idea behind
it. A photographer has some different challenges to a sculptor but the
goal is the same – effective expression.”

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Canmore Art Guild Gallery displays the art, history of photography

 By Evelyn Drake

Lewis Hine, Ansel Adams, Dorthea Lange, Edward Weston and William Henry Fox Talbot; all giants of photography whose work is recognized among the finest of its kind, will be on display in Canmore at Elevation Place. The Art of Black and White Photography – Historical and Modern Perspectives runs from Feb. 13-25. A reception will take place Feb. 14 from 7-9:30 p.m.

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The Olympus OMD E-M10 Hands-On Preview

 By Jordan Drake

The Olympus OMD E-M5 and E-M1 are widely considered some of the best mirrorless cameras on the market. The E-M10 is the latest addition to the line, an entry level option with many of the best features from the E-M1 and E-M5. The Camera Store’s Chris Niccolls takes a look to see if this is a great entry level option, or if too many compromises have been made.

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Muse Photography Show

 By Evelyn Drake

Opening night promises to be an unforgettable event with music, food, and a unique showcase of work.
February 6th, 2014 8:00 p.m.
4029 – 8th Street S.E., Calgary

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John Dean Exhibition at The Edge Gallery

 By Evelyn Drake

John Dean’s new work featured at The Edge Gallery in Canmore is a series of recent photographs from the site of the 2003 forest fire in Kootenay National Park. The Photographs were made with a high resolution digital camera and are printed on beautiful cold rolled art paper.

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