David Clark Photography: Recently Added Galleries and Collections

Flowers & Leaves

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:44:45 GMT

Lonely Leaves
Every photographer has an inexplicable urge: some subject to which he is drawn. Mine is lonely leaves -- on a rocky path, hanging from a tree in winter, floating in a stream, or anywhere else. Lonely leaves share much in common with abandoned mine ruins and desolate landscapes: a sense of loss, emptiness, and decay, but also tenacity and strength to endure.

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Ruins

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:24:15 GMT

Copper Country Ruins
Centuries ago, European explorers found pure masses of copper literally sitting around on the ground in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. A huge copper mining industry grew, becoming the United States' first major mining region, even before California's Gold Rush. But by the end of the 1960s, every mine had closed, leaving only decaying buildings and ruins behind. Nowadays, few buildings remain, and nature has reclaimed many old mining sites. It's an almost daily occurrence to come across an old rock foundation or a barely marked shaft while wandering through the woods.

My adventures
Exploring Copper Country ruins is one of my favorite pastimes. Ruins evoke a feeling of starkness, and a past which has been lost -- leaving the Keweenaw with no clear direction. I try to evoke this same feeling with my photos.

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Quincy Smelter

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:59:21 GMT

Quincy Smelter

These are photos from a special photographic tour of the Quincy Smelter. I had the exciting opportunity to get unprecedented access to almost all of these old buildings -- normally locked up and off-limits -- with my camera in hand.

As a special offer, these photos are available for Copper Country Explorer readers to purchase. Prices in this gallery only are 20% off. Enjoy these exclusive photos from the inside of the Quincy Smelter!

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Landscapes

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:59:46 GMT

Keweenaw Landscapes
The Keweenaw peninsula is filled with high cliffs, dense forests, beautiful lakes, grassy plains and rocky beaches. Even with my many years of exploring the Copper Country, there's always something new to see.

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Waterfalls

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:12:10 GMT

Upper Peninsula Waterfalls
All but one of Michigan's named waterfalls are in the Upper Peninsula, and many of those are located in or near the Keweenaw Peninsula. The landscape is so rugged that almost every stream and creek has a small waterfall hidden on it somewhere -- many of which are known only to locals and explorers.

My Explorations
Waterfalls fascinate me. Finding a hidden waterfall deep in the woods evokes a feeling of true exploration -- finding something nobody has ever seen before. Many waterfalls featured here are far off the beaten track, found by chance or word of mouth.

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Zenfolio Misc

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:20:50 GMT

Nature

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:17:43 GMT

The Wild Keweenaw
The Keweenaw contains a huge variety of terrain: tall cliffs, flat plains, ravines, rivers, lakes, and plains. With the last copper mine closing more than 40 years ago, the land has largely been left to regrow. We are now surrounded by beautiful sights in every direction, and in every season.

My Explorations
Rare is the weekend you won't find me outdoors: hiking, biking, snowshoeing, or finding any other way to enjoy our beautiful land. My particular interests include the strong lines and colors formed by trees, leaves, snow, and light.

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Winter

photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:25:37 GMT

Winter in the North
Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is almost an island in the middle of Lake Superior. The Great Lake has a hand in many aspects of our lives, and most importantly our weather. The lake keeps us moderate in summer, but in winter the warmer waters feed enormous lake-effect snow storms which dump an average of over 200 inches of snow between October and April.

My Explorations
The Keweenaw's empty wildernesses provide a perfect place to wander about on snowshoes. It's possible to find yourself standing under towering pines, standing on snow totally untouched by humans, covered only with trees and drifts of blown snow. Winter brings out colors and shapes hard to find in summer, and emphasizes beautiful lines and colors.

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