While on assignment for the German news magazine Stern, Aurora photographer Michael Eudenbach flew over Martha’s Vineyard in a powered paraglider to photograph the island as part of a commentary on President Obama’s choice of summer vacation spots. The aerial photograph was taken on an early morning flight over Oak Bluffs a week before the President’s helicopters were seen flying in.
Aurora photographer Charlie Mahoney’s images of immigrants in Spain were used to illustrate a story in De Standaard, a Belgian Daily newspaper. The piece addresses the immigration issue in Spain, a country that currently has the most illegal immigrants of any country in the European Union.
Aurora photographer Dennis Welsh’s image of a hiker in action has caught the eye of Canada’s Get Out There Magazine, who will be using it on the cover of their September/October 2009 issue. View the entire issue online here,
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Aurora photographer Jonathan Kingston’s image of a pair of boots recovered from a German battlefield was published recently in the June 2009 edition of National Geographic. The boots (whose original owner is currently unknown) are being used by the Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) to try and identify the fallen soldier so that his remains can be returned to his family. JPAC, established in 2003, is a response to the Pentagon’s recent efforts to try and find the 84,711 US military men and women still missing after various US engagements all over the world. It is home to the world’s largest forensic anthropology lab.
When asked about the shoot, Kingston said, “Assignments such as this one epitomize what assignment photography entails — problem solving, people skills, and performing well under pressure. I feel honored to have played a small part of bringing the story of what JPAC does to the world.”
Clay Wright learning to fly at the top of Cinnamon Pass near Lake City, Colorado.
Aurora photographer Trevor Clark was recently profiled on outdoor apparel company Patagonia’s blog, The Cleanest Line. The article discusses the outdoor adventure photography business that Trevor recently started during this time of economic uncertainty and his remarkable ability to tell stories through his photographs.
Trevor’s love of travel began in childhood: “. . . I loved it. I loved running through airports clinging to Mom with a death grip. I loved having people speak languages to me that I didn’t understand or whipping out my passport like a 21 year old proudly showing his/her real driver’s license to a bouncer. I loved the feeling of getting on a plane and taking off, or waking up and landing. I loved the smell of the air in a new place and the anticipation of what it might bring. I loved everything about the unexpected, and I still do.”
Last week, Lane Jacobs, Sam Drevo, and Erik Boomer’s images of kayaker Tyler Bradt’s record-breaking descent over the 186 ft. Palouse Falls in Washington were featured in The Daily Mail, a UK news website. The article features a handful of images, as well as the paddler’s thoughts on his achievement. View the entire article here.
Aurora photographer Logan Mock-Bunting’s image of his own footprint was used for the cover of the July issue of National Geographic Polska (Poland). The image illustrates the topic of the issue – the “green” trend and its relationship to our planet.
When asked about the image, Logan said, “I think a lot of conceptual photography is about breaking down complex situations or ideas into simple symbols or metaphors that can be visually read quickly. While I am very honored to have one of my images be on the cover, I find a bit of humor in the fact that my footprint will be on newsstands and sold across Europe. That’s something I never expected to be able to say.”
Clay Wright learning to fly at the top of Cinnamon Pass near Lake City, Colorado.
