Pic of the Week (October 24, 2014): Frosty Sedge Meadow, Day 40 "Chased By The Light"

"The elegantly frosted sedge meadow takes center stage here, but waiting in the background are the golden tamaracks. Tamaracks are deciduous conifers. After their soft green feathery needles emerge in the spring, they spend the summer blending with the rest of the forest. It's only after the maples, birch and aspen have put on their show that the tamaracks take their turn to shine, gracing us with their glorious golden needles. They are the last hurrah of autumn."

~ Diane

Ravenwood Studios
Brandenburg Gallery

Pic of the Week (October 24, 2014): Frosty Sedge Meadow, Day 40 "Chased By The Light"
Pic of the Week features the images of Jim Brandenburg, as selected weekly by his staff. With each selection, we hope to highlight the depth, breadth, and splendor of his work. 

Pic of the Week Special Pricing
Purchase this week's Pic (print, matted, or framed - 8x12" or larger) and receive 30% off during the week it is featured (Oct. 24 - Oct. 30)! Contact the Brandenburg Gallery in Ely, Minnesota (877) 493-8017 to take advantage of this special pricing.

Pic of the Week (August 29, 2014): NW694 Loon Close-Up

"I have been intrigued by loons for many, many years. My license plate was even "Loon 1" for awhile! And I absolutely am entranced by this photo. I mean, look at the water droplets, the bubbles on his back, the feather detail and the muted colors are incredible. "

~ Marcia

Ravenwood Studios
Brandenburg Gallery

Pic of the Week (August 29, 2014): NW694 Loon Close-Up
Pic of the Week features the images of Jim Brandenburg, as selected weekly by his staff. With each selection, we hope to highlight the depth, breadth, and splendor of his work. 

Pic of the Week Special Pricing
Purchase this week's Pic (print, matted, or framed - 8x12" or larger) and receive 30% off during the week it is featured (Aug. 29 - Sep. 04)! Contact the Brandenburg Gallery in Ely, Minnesota (877) 493-8017 to take advantage of this special pricing.

Pic of the Week: Saturday Night in Ely

"Having grown up in Ely, I have fond memories of our theater. I love the angle of this shot, the lighting, and the beautiful irony."

~ Jayne

Ravenwood Studios
Brandenburg Gallery

Pic of the Week (August 15, 2014): NW515 Saturday Night in Ely
Pic of the Week features the images of Jim Brandenburg, as selected weekly by his staff. With each selection, we hope to highlight the depth, breadth, and splendor of his work. 

Pic of the Week Special Pricing
Purchase this week's Pic (print, matted, or framed - 8x12" or larger) and receive 30% off during the week it is featured (August 15-21)! Contact the Brandenburg Gallery in Ely, Minnesota (877) 493-8017 to take advantage of this special pricing.

Jim Brandenburg named official Ely Olympic photographer

Famed outdoor photographer Jim Brandenburg has been named the official photographer of the Ely 2016 Olympics, should Ely succeed in its efforts to secure the rights to host the Games. (And why wouldn't we?) Jim's bio on his blog reads as follows: "Jim Brandenburg traveled the globe as a photographer with National Geographic Magazine for over 30 years. His photographs have won a multitude of national and international awards including BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Jim was twice named NPPA's Magazine Photographer of the Year."

(There's a much longer bio on his website that talks about all the other career highlights, awards, books and movies he's been involved with. If the photography world gave out gold medals, he'd be a Michael Phelps type of guy - without that whole bong incident, of course.)

Now, you might be wondering why a photographer that specializes in wildlife and the outdoors would be selected as an Olympic photographer. To which we say, would you expect anything different from Ely? We like to go against the grain. Zig where others zag. One photo of an athlete straining to cross the finish line or leaping into the air is pretty much like another EXCEPT when it's in Ely and there's something really cool in the background. Like, maybe a bull moose or a 16-foot Kevlar canoe or a spectacular sunset. That's when you want a guy like Jim Brandenburg behind the camera, not some guy from the Associated Press.

For more information about the Ely 2016 Olympic Games, please visit the blog or the official website at http://www.ely2016.com