Maritime Gloucester will host a series of lectures on "Stellwagen at Twenty" to showcase the natural, maritime and human history of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Beginning Thursday, March 22nd, and for the following five Thursdays, experts will present new data, rarely seen underwater footage and stunning photography on topics ranging from the large number of shipwrecks that dot the Sanctuary to the whales, fish and birds that inhabit it.
The "Stellwagen at Twenty" lecture series runs Thursday evenings from 7 – 8:30 pm at Maritime Gloucester at 23 Harbor Loop in Gloucester.
source: NOAA FishNews
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Monday, August 29, 2011
Hurricane Themed Artwork
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Although hurricanes and other storms are unwelcome visitors, there is no denying their strength, beauty, and mystique. For nautical artists, hurricanes and other ocean storms are often a source of inspiration.
Hurricane-related artwork often includes coastal scenes, storm preparation, boats struggling in rough seas, fishing villages, harbor scenes, coastal architecture, lighthouses, rain squalls, flooding, storm damage, and other scenes.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
USA Nautical Festivals
Summer is peak time for nautical festivals in the USA. Along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts, festivals celebrate fish and seafood, recreational fishing, power boating, kayaking, sailing, watersports, beaches, nautical art forms, and other interests.
In most areas, seafood festivals are lined with artist's booths, craft vendors, and other nautical art exhibits. Some artists will work in a single media or focus on a narrow niche, while others will offer a wide range of nautical gifts.
Visiting beach festivals is another excellent way to find nautical collectibles. Beach festivals usually have tents where vendors can set up booths to showcase their work.
Nautical festivals are usually tied to local traditions. In the Pacific Northwest, nautical shows might celebrate wild salmon or Dungeness crabs, while Mid Atlantic festivals often feature sailing art or boats of the Chesapeake Bay.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ohio Lake Erie Commission 2011 Photo Contest
Amateur photographers who want to capture images of Lake Erie life can enter the Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) 2011 photo contest. Winning images will be displayed as part of a traveling exhibit and in an online photo gallery.
The 2011 “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest is open to amateur photographers, age 18 and older. Photographs taken between July 9, 2010 and July 8, 2011 in and around the Lake Erie watershed can be submitted to the OLEC through July 14, 2011.
Submissions must be the original work of the photographer and can portray sustainable use, development or protection of Ohio’s Lake Erie coastal resources. They can incorporate shoreline landscapes, wildlife, plants or even people enjoying various coastal activities.
Digital photos must be minimum 300 dpi (600 dpi preferred) and in jpg or tif format, sized to 5 x 6. Up to five entries are allowed per household with all photos submitted on a CD. All submissions become the property of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission.
To enter and read complete rules visit: lakeerie.ohio.gov
source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The 2011 “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest is open to amateur photographers, age 18 and older. Photographs taken between July 9, 2010 and July 8, 2011 in and around the Lake Erie watershed can be submitted to the OLEC through July 14, 2011.
Submissions must be the original work of the photographer and can portray sustainable use, development or protection of Ohio’s Lake Erie coastal resources. They can incorporate shoreline landscapes, wildlife, plants or even people enjoying various coastal activities.
Digital photos must be minimum 300 dpi (600 dpi preferred) and in jpg or tif format, sized to 5 x 6. Up to five entries are allowed per household with all photos submitted on a CD. All submissions become the property of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission.
To enter and read complete rules visit: lakeerie.ohio.gov
source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Red Salmon Logos - Artwork
By far the most colorful of the Pacific salmon species is the red (sockeye) salmon. During their ocean phase, adult red salmon exhibit bright silver coloration, with a dark tail. Unlike Chinook or cohos, ocean run red salmon lack black spots.
When these fish begin their spawning migration, they undergo remarkable changes. Their body coloration changes to velvety red, contrasted by their greenish heads and tails.
From late summer thru fall, red salmon return to rivers and streams of the Pacific Northwest. Adults returning from sea usually weigh from 4 to10 pounds. Because of their remarkable beauty, red salmon are often photographed or illustrated by outdoor artists.
Red salmon and other freshwater, saltwater and anadromous fish logos are available at fish_fishing_seafood.
When these fish begin their spawning migration, they undergo remarkable changes. Their body coloration changes to velvety red, contrasted by their greenish heads and tails.
From late summer thru fall, red salmon return to rivers and streams of the Pacific Northwest. Adults returning from sea usually weigh from 4 to10 pounds. Because of their remarkable beauty, red salmon are often photographed or illustrated by outdoor artists.
Red salmon and other freshwater, saltwater and anadromous fish logos are available at fish_fishing_seafood.
Most artwork is available in either pre-titled or untitled versions. Untitled artwork from this online store is fully customizable, allowing businesses, clubs, or other organizations add captions of text to a design. In addition to entering text, buyers can resize, move or add to artwork during the customization process.
These are a few samples of red (sockeye) salmon artwork:
These are a few samples of red (sockeye) salmon artwork:
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