Torres del Paine, Chile. Photo © Art Wolfe

Art Wolfe is a world class landscape, nature, wildlife, and cultural photographer. I have admired his work for years. Through his books he has become one of my most important photographic mentors. When I lived in Michigan and taught photography at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, one class session each term was devoted to watching and discussing his instructional video that was filmed in Alaska. If I could go on one-on-one photo expeditions with any five photographers of my choice, Art Wolfe would be one of them.

Solitary Predator, Namibian Desert. Photo © Art Wolfe

Oregon Public Television is presenting Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe. Filmed at spectacular natural and cultural locations around the world, it is described as “an intimate and upbeat series that offers unique insights on nature, cultures, environmental issues, and the new realm of digital photography.” More information about the series is at the TravelstotheEdge.com and in the ProPhoto section of the Microsoft web site. The series is airing weekly (usually beginning in May) on PBS stations around the country. You can download the viewing schedule. If you love photography, especially of landscapes, nature, and exotic cultures, don’t miss this series!

Crescent Moon over Mt. Lingtrin, Tibet. Photo © Art Wolfe

And there is more. Art Wolfe will be doing weekend long Creative Sessions at several locations around the country. They run from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday and from 9 am – 5:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. More information and a detailed schedule is at Art Wolfe’s web site. Here are the cities and dates:

San Francisco – 5/25-5/27
Los Angeles – 6/1-6/3
Washington, DC – 8/2-8/4
St. Louis – 9/14-9/16
Bethlehem – 10/12-10/14
Boston – 10/20-10/21
Sarasota – January 2008

New Guinea Dancers, Mt. Hagen, Papua, New Guinea. Photo © Art Wolfe

If you would like to explore Art’s online work, I would suggest you begin with these galleries and his fine art prints.