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Welcome to vanishingamerica.net
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Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:09:56 PM |
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Updated Sunday, July 13, 2008
The things that make America wonderful, fun, beautiful, and exciting… the very things that are being forgotten, abused, and destroyed right before our very eyes, are in danger of vanishing forever.
Using photography as a medium of preservation, I`m traveling across America to capture those unique aspects of our country and culture that are in serious danger of disappearing within the next few generations.
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"I love paintings and my parents have amazing paintings, but I don`t think it`s time is now... This is Photography`s time."
-- Jennifer Yaffa, NY Art Collector, as quoted in Photograph Magazine |
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Where is BABS?
I call the bus BABS. And, BABS and I are currently in Chattanooga, Tennessee, creating images of a town with a rich history, yet deep in the throes of tremendous growth. A perfect example of how America is changing.
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR TOWN! |
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WRCB-TV Chattanooga!
My interview with Jed Mescon from WRCB-TV, Channel 3, Chattanooga, TN.
The video link on the WRCB website is down, but I`ll be uploading the video to this website right away!
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Audio Interview PhotoTalkRadio.com
LISTEN TO THE CURRENT SHOW and hear Photographer Holt Webb, who in 2007 started out on a multi-year project crisscrossing the Continental United States to document what he believes is "Vanishing America"...
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Listen to Interview
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Rednecks on Their Day Off...
I had a rare opportunity to get away from my work for a day and join my friend Jim on a little redneck adventure. We hopped in his off-road go-cart and raced up and down a gnarly fire road on his property in Dawsonville, Georgia. It had just rained and everything was muddy... including us!
I have to give fair warning, though. This isn`t exactly environmentally friendly driving. And, on the surface, may seem to contradict what I`m doing with my Vanishing America project. However, it was a closed course specifically designed for this kind of fun, and we didn`t destroy anything in the process (except for one of Jim`s daffodils). It was a blast, and an invigorating experience. We got to be kids again for a couple of hours.
I`m still scraping mud off my teeth.
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS...
Book a Vanishing America presentation for your school, club or organization!
Next Upcoming Presentation:
August 19th at CHEROKEE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, Canton, GA (www.cherokeephotographyclub.com)
If you would like Holt to speak at your next school, club or organization meeting, simply send an email to holt@vanishingamerica.net requesting schedule dates.
Presentations range from 30 minutes to an hour (depending on how much time you have available), and donations and honorariums to help keep the project on the road are appreciated.
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Cherokee Photography Club
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Follow my travels on this interactive map!
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Follow my journey across America. You`ll be able to see where I`m going and where I`ve been with images and stories of the journey. Click on the map to track the adventure...
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I would love to hear from you...
Tell me what`s disappearing in your town! Maybe I can make you a stop on the tour!
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Share Your Thoughts |
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Vanishing America`s First Ever Gallery Exhibition! |
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Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th marked the opening of Vanishing America`s first ever gallery exhibition.
The receptions were held at the Ann Jackson Gallery in Roswell, Georgia. Saturday`s reception had a wonderful turnout of over 200 people, being the biggest turnout in the gallery`s history.
A signed limited edition print of U-01, the signature image of the Untamed Series was raffled off to help raise money for the project. Congratulations to the Case family for winning this fantastic image!
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Vanishing America Gallery Exhibition |
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T H A N K Y O U ! |
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Thank you to everyone who has helped support the Vanishing America project since its inception in 2007.
And, I would also like to thank everyone who came out to the receptions at the Ann Jackson Gallery. Your support of this artwork means a lot, and keeps me motivated while I`m on the road!
Special thanks also to The Breeze Kings, who played some fantastic blues on Saturday night`s reception. Look for them at www.breezekings.com
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Media Kits Available |
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Yes... we now have a media kit to share with advertisers, sponsors and project supporters. If you are interested in project sponsorship or advertising opportunities, simply download the kit by clicking on the link below.
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view press kit (pdf) |
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Photo 101 - Introduction to Photography Class with Holt Webb |
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I am once again be offering photography classes while I am in Georgia and Tennessee. The first of these classes, PHOTO 101, teaches novices and amateurs alike the basics of camera operation and photographic technique.
The Georgia class will be held on back to back Thursdays August 21st and 28, 2008 at the Alpharetta Fire Station Annex at 2970 Webb Bridge Rd.
The Tennessee class will be held in the Chattanooga Business Development Center`s First Floor Conference Room at 100 Cherokee Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Please send me an email if you are interested. Space will be limited to 10 people on a "first come, first served" basis.
Cost: $80.25 (includes tax)
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS... |
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Book a Vanishing America presentation for your school, club or organization!
Next Upcoming Presentation:
August 19th at CHEROKEE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, Canton, GA (www.cherokeephotographyclub.com)
If you would like Holt to speak at your next school, club or organization meeting, simply send an email to holt@vanishingamerica.net requesting schedule dates or
click here to request information.
Presentations range from 30 minutes to an hour (depending on how much time you have available), and donations and honorariums to help keep the project on the road are appreciated.
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Cherokee Photography Club |
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Most Recent Blogs...
Below is a list of my most recent weblogs. Keep checking in as new articles are added every week!
► Click on an image in the blog... it will open up a beautiful slideshow of larger versions of each image! ◄
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Human beings... a virus on this Earth?
8/9/2008 10:11:21 PM
Agent Smith:
... You move to an area and you multiply and multiply until every natural resource is consumed and the only way you can survive is to spread to another area... |
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Chattanooga...
8/7/2008 1:38:26 PM
Chattanooga, Tennessee... a beautiful city with incredible history, surrounded by nature at its best. |
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Rolling Hills Saddle Club
7/20/2008 1:29:40 AM
If you attended the Rolling Hills Saddle Club 2008 Hunter & Beginner Ring Class Event at Wills Park Equestrian Center on July 18/19, click here to view and purchase images from the days' events... |
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First Vanishing America book available!
7/14/2008 9:47:17 PM
First Book Available! -- Summer Catalogue of Images --
The first catalogue of images from the Vanishing America project is available at LULU.com... |
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PHOTO CLASSES STARTING...!
7/14/2008 9:27:37 PM
Photo classes now available in Georgia! |
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More Blogs...
Click here to read recent and archived stories about my travels... |
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Alpharetta/Roswell Revue & News Front Page!
Vanishing America made the front page of the June 26th issue of the Alpharetta/Roswell Revue & News! And, inside is a full page story about the project.
You can read the story on the newspaper`s website by clicking on the "read more" link below...
For sponsorship ideas or donations to the Vanishing America project, contact Holt at holt@vanishingamerica.net
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Vanishing America On Display at Ann Jackson Gallery
On Display in the upstairs gallery
Ann Jackson Gallery, located in historic Roswell, Georgia USA, featured an exhibition of Fine Art photographs by Holt Webb and the Vanishing America project that ran through the month of July.
For more information about the gallery and the exhibit, click the AJG logo to the left...
Collect Now!
If you like the art, and you support the project, now is the time to purchase your first print! They are affordable, collectible, and are a beautiful reminder of what we cherish in our country. And, as the project gets more publicity, the value of your investment will only increase!
Contact the Ann Jackson Gallery now to get your first limited edition. |
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Ann Jackson Gallery |
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B E C O M E A S P O N S O R
Help Support Vanishing America!
Thank you to everyone who has helped make this journey possible…
If you`re interested in becoming a part of this historical project, I`d would love to include you! Click on the Sponsor link to find out how!
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