Photography and the National Parks Service Centennial

B&H Photography Podcast

Jill Waterman

Podcast, Photography, Arts, Visual Arts, Bh, Photo

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 August 2016

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

On August 25, the National Parks Service celebrates its 100th Anniversary, and we celebrate the parks and all that they have provided to photography over the years. From early photographers documenting natural wonders to persuade Congress of the value of a park system, to legendary landscape photographers such as Ansel Adams, to the countless tourist snapshots of Old Faithful, and even to Apple’s ubiquitous Half Dome wallpaper, photography and the National Parks have always been intertwined, and our guests understand this as well as anyone. Chris Nicholson is the author of Photographing National Parks, and Kerry Gallivan is the founder of Chimani, an app designed to help users explore and enjoy each National Park. Our discussion touches upon park protocol as it applies to photographers, gear and location tips, the ethics of nature photography, and we celebrate our national achievement and the gift that has been given to generations of photographers. Guests: Chris Nicholson and Kerry Gallivan Photograph: Chris Nicholson

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0:00.0	You're listening to the B&H Photography Podcast.
0:04.1	For over 40 years, B&H has been the professional source for photography, video, audio, and
0:09.0	more.
0:10.0	For your favorite gear, news, and reviews, visit us at bnh.com or download the B&H app to
0:15.5	your iPhone or Android device.
0:17.7	Now here's your host, Alan Whitez.
0:20.0	Greetings and welcome to the B&H Photography Podcast.
0:23.8	Before we put the car in drive, a reminder to rate us and leave a review on iTunes.
0:28.9	Your thoughts and comments help us make this show that much better.
0:32.9	Thursday, August 25, 2016 will mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
0:41.0	Since its founding, the 59 parks included under the umbrella of the National Park Service
0:46.0	have been photographed by just about every celebrated landscape photographer not to mention
0:50.2	an untold number of common folks like you and I.
0:53.6	The National Park Service's historic photographic collection contains over 2 million images
0:58.6	of landscapes, architecture, Native American heritage, the civilian conservation core, NPS
1:05.6	personnel, roads, and much more.
1:08.4	About 2,000 of these images are already viewable online and more on the way.
1:13.4	Today, John Harrison, I will be discussing the relationship of photography and the park
1:17.6	service and how photography has been and continues to be a promotional vehicle for the park
1:23.0	going back to the earliest days.
1:25.5	Joining us is Chris Nicholson, Photographer, Educated with National Parks at Night and
1:29.8	Author of Photographing National Parks.
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