Persephone in Oregon

Photo Gallery: Part I. New Moon

Part II. Summer Solstice - Part III. Fall Equinox - Part IV. Blue Moon - Part V. Winter Solstice - Part VI. Spring Equinox

This is the first series of digital photographs that document Persephone's time in Oregon. Seven of these images are used to illustrate Part I of the book Persephone in Oregon, and one is used to partly illustrate Part V. Those eight photographs and nine additional pictures have been selected and organized into three named pinakes* of three images each, and two pinakes of four. The total 17 images can be individually purchased as full-size, full color, 11-inch x 17-inch, 300 dpi PDF Files ($10), Color Prints ($35), or Fine Art Photographs ($85).

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#02_Dunes
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#03_Tidelands  
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*Pinax, the singular of pinakes, is a Greek word that originally referred to scenes, usually including people, painted on wood that were left in burial vaults as final offerings or memorials. The word could also refer to terra cotta, marble, or bronze reliefs, or painted cloths with similar topics, and often used for the same purpose. In more general terms, pinax could refer to a decorative plate, wax writing tablet, library catalog, or theatrical decoration. In Christian times the term came to mean painted icons, often on cloth. Thousands of ancient Grecian pinakes, among the finest known, were rediscovered in 1908 at the Sanctuary of Persephone, near Locri, Italy. Another variation of the word is pinakothek: an art museum or picture gallery.

The Photographs for Persephone in Oregon were taken over the course of an entire year, during all seasons, from the first day of summer 2015 to late spring 2016.  A Nikon D-7000 digital camera, 50 mm Nikon lens, Bogen 3411 tripod, and natural light were used to capture the images. Several photographs were slightly cropped with PhotoShop to remove a dust spot on the upper margin and, as result, all photos were (very) slightly re-sized to make their dimensions more uniform for display. No photos were adjusted for light, color, or focus, or altered or enhanced in any other manner. What you see is, so close as possible, exactly what the camera produced. No photographs are longer than 17 inches in length (most are more than 16.6"), and most photos are exactly 11 inches wide. Prints and photographs are centered on top-grade 12" x 18" stock and individually packaged in acid-free plastic covers with archival backing.

PDF Files. The original digital photographs were 11" x 17" 300 dpi JPEGs, which have been slightly re-sized and saved with Photoshop as described and exported as PDF files, for higher quality printing options. Individual file sizes vary from 10 mb. to 20 mb., depending on complexity. Images are $10 each.**

Color Prints. Prints are made with high-grade 80# glossy cardstock on commercial inkjet printers. Images are centered on 12" x 18" top-grade printing stock and individually packaged with back boards in acid-free plastic covers. Color prints are $35 each.**

Fine Art Photographs. The highest quality reproductions of these images are photographs made with acid-free inks and photographic paper. These colors and images can remain sharp and clear for decades, or longer, if reasonably cared for. Individually packaged with back boards in acid-free plastic covers. Photographs are $85 each.**

**Shipping and handling costs vary by size of order and location of purchaser. Sales are made from Oregon, USA, which has no sales tax.

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