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Lonnie Brock Photography 303-828-3210 219
Gallagher Ct., Erie, CO 80516-9070 |
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Info/Bio |
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Info - Archival Prints and Materials |
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| The right choice of materials from the start goes a long way
toward making color photographs more durable. The photographer who intends
his or her work to last should make every effort to pick the most durable
media possible. Of course, when you are acquiring photographs for a
collection that choice is not yours to make. You can only endeavor to find
the photographer who was conscientious enough to make the best choices for
you. We currently use some of the most dimensionally stable print materials on the market, traditional Ilfochrome and digital materials with a similar life to Ilfochrome (IlfoFlex, Fuji Crystal Archive, Premium Lustre, etc.). Ilfochrome is unique, because - unlike the more common method of forming dyes from color couplers during processing - when manufactured, it has stable dyes incorporated into the emulsion coated onto an opaque white polyester base 7 mils (.007 inch) thick. Ilfochrome is what is known technically as a silver dye bleach material. Processing simply removes unwanted color from the emulsion through a bleaching process. The process produces a print that excels in sharpness, color saturation and permanence. IlfoFlex, Premium Lustre and other digital media are similar-in-appearance, glossy paper used with digital laser light or large format ink jet printing that maintain a higher degree of sharpness than conventional printing. The digital process is used only to allow for larger prints and is never used to manipulate the image. All materials used in digital printing are rated comparably to Ilfochrome for print life (or longer). We also mount our finished prints on acid-free mounting board using linen tape and a hinge mounting technique that allows inspection or removal of the print at a later date. The mounting board is then attached to a neutral-colored Bainbridge Alphamat or Alpharag conservation-grade mat board that is produced from pure, virgin alpha cellulose fiber paper or 100% cotton, respectively, and meet all of the Library of Congress standards for permanent mat board (will not fade or yellow as it ages and protects the art work). When framing, we use Nielson series 25 and series 75 metal frames, which we believe to be some of the best metal frames available in the marketplace today. They are sturdy enough for the larger prints without straining the frame, which can be a problem for light-weight metal or light wood frames. Standard TruVue glass is used, unless an upgrade is requested. We do not recommend traditional non-reflective glass because it has a tendency to mask the sharpness of a high quality photograph. Our recommendation is to buy a framed image with the regular glass and then change it to a high quality glass (like Image Perfect, that virtually eliminates reflection but does not adversely affect the looks of the image) only if you think it is reflecting too much light in the location in which you hang it. The cost of the regular glass is quite low in the price of our framed images, even in the largest pieces we offer (the 40" x 54" mat size offered for $959) it is only about $25 of the total cost of the framed image We believe that you, as the art buyer, deserve a product that will endure the test of time and, as such, we endeavor to provide an image that will last a lifetime. All of the items above, plus normal shipping and handling to anyplace in North America (shipping outside of North America is available at actual cost), are included in the pricing noted throughout this web site. |
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Bio - Lonnie and Mary Brock - Nature Photographers |
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| Lonnie and Mary travel throughout the West applying their background and love for the outdoor world to focus most of their work on nature itself. Their images are not intended to be travel documentary, but rather carefully composed works of art with the final goal of bringing the excitement felt by the photographer to the viewer. The vitality of the visual experience and intense emotions of the scene are captured on film in many forms - from grand vistas to isolated subjects to abstract renditions. Lonnie and Mary hope their images have an impact on how you see our natural world. | |
| Education | |
| Lonnie has been educated in photography by
his twenty-five years of field experience and numerous workshops taken from
renowned photographers, such as Robert Glenn Ketchum, Art Wolf, John Shaw,
Freeman Patterson, Adam Eidelberg, etc., over the years. Mary has been educated in photography by her fifteen years of field experience and numerous workshops taken from renowned photographers, like David Muench. |
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| Professional | |
| Lonnie is a co-founder of The Nature
Workshops, a series of photographic workshops dedicated to bringing
photographers of all levels closer to their natural world. Lonnie’s work can
be viewed at the web site for the workshop company at The
Nature Workshops. Mary has worked with The Nature Workshops
since its inception. In May 1998, Lonnie became the special travel editor of Nature Photographer, a national magazine devoted largely to photographic instruction, travel photography, and the preservation of nature through photography. Lonnie is responsible for the semi-annual inclusion in the magazine of a large North America travel supplement. Lonnie’s work can be viewed throughout the web site for the magazine at www.naturephotographermag.com. |
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| Art Exhibitions | |
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Kodak Photo Salon, Tokyo, Japan - One-man
show "Natural Images of America’s West" (March 15-28, 2000) |
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Memberships |
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National Geographic Society |
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Please visit our Collections of images
Mountains of North America Lakes and Streams Flowers, Forests and Other Flora
The Desert of the Southwest The Colors, Shapes and Textures of Old Mexico Impressionistic and Creative, Abstracts in Nature
Helpful Links Photography Workshops Published Works
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For questions regarding images, contact Lonnie Brock at Lonnie@natureworkshops.com. For questions or comments concerning this web site, contact webmaster@natureworkshops.com. |