FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Limited Edition Print Portfolio Volume II. December

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2 EDCOOLEY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Limited Edition Print Portfolio Volume II December No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Copyright 2011 by Ed Cooley Fine Art Photography All Rights Reserved

Ed Cooley fine art photographer ED COOLEY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER Award winning photographer Ed Cooley makes his home in the rustic Ozark Mountain region of Northwest Arkansas.

3 Ed Cooley fine art photographer ED COOLEY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER Award winning photographer Ed Cooley makes his home in the rustic Ozark Mountain region of Northwest Arkansas. His unique perspective captured in inspiring visions of the untainted landscape are breathtaking. Love of nature, natural instinct and relentless pursuit of the perfect shot is evident throughout his work. Ed s fine art landscape images and photographic exhibits have earned critical acclaim with 22 international photography awards in After years as a software engineer, entrepreneur and family man, Ed returned to his love of nature. He taught himself photography to share the wonderful locations he and his wife, Faith, were visiting. As his technical skills progressed, so did his passion for artistically capturing natural scenery. Over several years Ed spent more and more time exploring beautiful locations locally and around the country. A near fatal accident, alone in the Arkansas wilderness, followed by a harrowing rescue and six months in rehabilitation would be a turning point in Ed s life. He now travels worldwide photographing nature s most beautiful and dramatic scenery. I have had the opportunity to experience some of the most incredible displays of nature imaginable. I am honored to share these visions with you. - Ed Cooley Photograph by Gale Rainwater

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIMITED EDITION PRINTS PANORAMIC Horizontal Panoramics 11 Vertical Panoramics 43 Fine Art Photography Portfolio Volume II STANDARD FORMAT Horizontal 51 Vertical 60 COLLECTOR EDITION PRINTS Au Naturelle 64 Amadeus 66 Photograph by Travis Williams

5 09 11 Hillbilly Heaven HP0125 Limited Editions 100 Artist Proofs 10

emotion and color. The spectacle may last for several minutes or a few glorious seconds. Experiencing these events does something special for all of us.

On his photo expeditions Ed ventures out hours before dawn, in almost any weather, in search of subjects for his camera.

6 11 For the Beauty of the Earth... Limited Edition Fine Art Prints There are fleeting moments when the elements of light, weather, plants and earth come together in unique ways to create stunning scenery with incredible power, emotion and color. The spectacle may last for several minutes or a few glorious seconds. Experiencing these events does something special for all of us. Whether we view it live or in a photograph the sensation can be exhilarating. Capturing these moments in an artistic photograph is the challenge of a lifetime. On his photo expeditions Ed ventures out hours before dawn, in almost any weather, in search of subjects for his camera. He may hike miles, drive for hours, and sometimes both hoping to catch something special. More often than not he returns after dark empty handed. Occasionally magic happens and a one-of-a-kind photograph is created. Out of thousands only one or two photographs are worthy of consideration as a fine art print. Fine artwork is sold in limited quantities making them more exclusive than standard or open edition prints which have no limits on production. As the pieces in the edition sell the value appreciates incrementally. This continues until the image sells out which increases the value substantially. This limited availability helps protect the investment you make in your work of art. In recent years, fine art photography (especially nature photographs) has gained wide acceptance with collectors, investors, art brokers and auction firms. There is something magical about a well crafted landscape photograph and exclusive fine art prints have become a popular way to invest in them. Fine art prints are sold in two ways: 1) Limited Editions with a total of 100 prints available. The first 10 pieces in the edition are sold at issue price providing a cost effect way to purchase your artwork before it appreciates. 2) Artist Proofs sold in edition sizes of 10 appeal to collectors desiring a more exclusive piece. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist. A certificate of authenticity validating your purchase is provided with each print. Artists Proofs also include a plaque with information about the photograph and a CPA audited certificate of authenticity. Artwork you hang on your wall is a statement of individual taste and we are honored that you would consider our limited edition prints. We invite you to join our family of collectors enjoying the fine art photographs of Ed Cooley in their home or office. Sunrise 2:30 a.m. Paradise Falls HP0049 HP0014 Swirled HP0012

7 13 Dance Party HP0144 Hillbilly Heaven HP0125 Contentment HP0118 Autumn Spectacle HP0112 Prehistoric HP0132 Southern Charm HP0119

8 15 Pioneer Mill HP0126 Poipu Coast HP0115 Daybreak HP0127 Lee Creek HP0137 Storm Over Marshall Point HP0128 Enchanted HP0134

9 17 Maple HP0136 October Palette HP0139 Dark Shadows HP0035 Garden of the Gods HP0035 Bamboo HP0116

10 19 Spring Flow HP0023 Angel Heart HP0022 Icebergs HP0098 Sunset Mountain HP0056 Canon Beach HP0065 Amber HP0039

11 21 Day Dreaming HP0011 Ambience HP0038 Arched HP0041 Maroon Bells HP0035 Velvet HP0068 Underground Magic HP0015

12 23 Mystical HP0129 Limited Editions 100 Artist Proofs 10

13 25 Secret Garden HP0020 Gil s Barn HP0002 Dark Shadows HP0025 Garden of the Gods HP0071 Timeless HP0085 Refreshed HP0084

14 27 Ancient Rock HP0078 The Palouse HP0075 Floating Island HP0044 Coathanger HP0091 Tree Ferns HP0087 Wallace Hut HP0088

15 29 Evening Date HP0090 Majestic McKinley H30064 Twelve Apostles HP0083 Summer Rain HP0086 Winter Morning H20073

16 31 Fishing on the Edge EP0005 Frozen Archways EP0042

17 33 Wading Pool TP0007 Enlightened TP0043 Forgotten TP0027 Spring Runoff TP0009

18 35 Falling Waters TP0033 Monolithic TP0079 Boxley Valley TP0135 Beaver Pond TP0093

19 37 Mystical TP0124 Country Club TP0130 Antarctic Vista EP0143

20 39 Congregation EP0057 Prosperity EP0061 Cosmopolitan EP0059

21 41 Uluru/Ayers Rock EP0058 Antarctica EP0062

22 43 Patriarch VP0017 Peaceful VP0034 Autumn Falls VP0003 Mystical VP0016

23 VP Elowah Falls VP0072 Livingston Island VP0097 Magestic

24 47 Latourell Falls VP0067 Reflection VP0037 Spirit VP0074 Vertical VP0117

25 49 Island Shower VP0111 Bass Harbor Lighthouse VP0142 Painted VP0114 Hopetoun Falls VP0082

26 51 Lush H20113 Cape Cod H20122 Koki Beach H30110 Na Pali Coast H30133 Glade Creek Mill H30121 Out of the Mist H20145 Ozark Swimming Hole H30108 Autumn Palette H20140

27 53 Out of the Mist H20145 Koki Beach H30110 Glade Creek Mill H30121 Valley Sentinel H40001 Fire in the Sky H40052 Kalalua H30146 A Good Day H30141 Autumn Palette H20140

28 55 Spare Time H20030 Triplets H20021 White Rock Autumn H30028 Dreamscape H20046 Ancient Dreams H20080 Watching H20040 Winter Morning H20073 Promise of Summer H20106

29 57 Majestic McKinley H30064 Longpool Falls H30013 Twilight Meditation H30054 White River H30026 Tenacity H30008 Alone H30004 Arise! H30070 Hawksbill Crag H30063 Smoky Mountain Stream H30019 Evening Jewel H30029 Vortex H30096 Emerald Hills H30069

30 59 Midnight Inspiration H30060 White Rock Autumn H30028 Valley Sentinel H40001 Frozen Flames H40051 Bunchberries H40105 Free Fall H40066 Crystal Continent H40053 Cape Cod H20122

31 61 Smith Creek V30006 Logan Pass V30104 Virginis V20101 Watchman and the River V30102 Vintage V30099 Ozark Spring V30010 Babcock Mill V30120 Moss Glen Falls V40131

32 63 April Cascade V40092 Little River V30100 Little Hawksbill Crag V40103 Twisted V30095 Phlox and Mayapple V30018

33 65 Collector Edition Fine Art Prints Collector Edition prints present rare displays of nature uniquely representing Ed s artistic vision. Displaying the most discriminating work in his portfolio, these select images are available in exclusive edition sizes of 10 or less. Au Naturelle Collector Edition Artist Proofs 10 One afternoon I was enjoying the solitude of a Bristlecone Pine forest. These trees, growing above 10,000 feet in the White Mountains of California, are the oldest living things on the planet. They survive for thousands of years through drought, fire and the most extreme conditions in the lower 48 states. I was attracted to wavy patterns burned into one of the tree trunks from wildfires earlier that year. I didn t notice the female form until I looked through the viewfinder framing this shot. I still recall my jaw dropping in amazement as I pressed the camera shutter. Reminiscent of an impressionistic nude, this image typifies the artistic almost flirting beauty of our natural world. We are granted unbelievable visions that last for a moment or season then are lost forever.

67 Amadeus Collector Edition Artist Proofs 10 A magical land, A century in the making, A dead sea reborn, Amadeus! The Outback is a vast desert in the heart of Australia.

34 67 Amadeus Collector Edition Artist Proofs 10 A magical land, A century in the making, A dead sea reborn, Amadeus! The Outback is a vast desert in the heart of Australia. Called the Red Centre, it is an arid wasteland where even the heartiest plants struggle to survive. Things were different this summer - very different. The area received more rain than had fallen in over 100 years. This barren, red desert had became a lush prairie with green plants and golden grass contrasting against the red sand. I ll never forget this moment flying 300 feet above ground in a small helicopter. We approached this ancient seabed called Lake Amadeus and it was full of water! As I captured the spectacle of these shapes and colors I could not help but wonder how beautiful life here would have been in a different time.

MEET THE GALLERIST: TULLA BOOTH

140 ART MEET THE GALLERIST: TULLA BOOTH By Kevin Berlin SOCIAL LIFE PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TULLA BOOTH, OWNER OF TULLA BOOTH GALLERY IN SAG HARBOR The gallery s summer photography exhibition