Douglas Steakley
Fine Art Photography
Tours and Expeditions
Books
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Douglas Steakley
Fine Art Photography
Tours and Expeditions
Books
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This new book, Big Sur Revealed, has now been printed and will arrive around the middle of April, 2017. Big Sur Revealed is a hard bound book that measures 10.75" x 10.25", has 112 pages, all full color and costs $38.00. Please feel free to order your copy now. If you want to have it signed or inscribed, please click here to place an order. It is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. For local booksignings please check the News and Events Page. |
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Winter in Yosemite
This 50 page, 12" x 12" portfolio book contains a collection of photographs
that I have taken during many visits to Yosemite in the winter months.
Winter is arguably the most photogenic time to visit Yosemite
National Park, when the sun is at a low angle, frost and fresh snowfall
hangs on the trees and the sun aligns with the valley, lighting up
El Capitan, Half Dome, Horsetail Fall and other granite walls.
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Photographing Big Sur was published in the spring of 2011 by Countryman Press. It includes the
best locations to stop and take photographs along the Big Sur coastline beginning in Point Lobos State Park and ending at San Simeon State Park below Hearst Castle. The book includes a section on photography tips
as well as detailed maps and 100 color photographs, which showcase this dramatic drive along Highway One.
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Photographing Big Sur was published in the spring of 2011 by Countryman Press. It includes the
best locations to stop and take photographs along the Big Sur coastline beginning in Point Lobos State Park and ending at San Simeon State Park below Hearst Castle. The book includes a section on photography tips
as well as detailed maps and 100 color photographs, which showcase this dramatic drive along Highway One.
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Carmel Valley
I just revised this 36 page booklet with images from Carmel Valley.
Carmel Valley is where I live and I have selected images from many years
of photographing this beautiful area.
This book is available bound or as an ebook
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This new 40 page booklet, Photographing The Landscape, is a compilation of many of the "how to" tutorials
that I have written and disseminated through newsletters over the past several years. It includes sections on
night photography, stack focusing, how to use neutral density filters, histograms, and much more. I originally
designed it as a handout for my photography tours, but it is also available for purchase as a printed book or
ebook through Magcloud.
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Faces of Burma
This new hardback book is published on Blurb. It contains a beautiful collection of black
and white portraits of the Burmese people.
Also available as an ebook.
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Winter in Yellowstone I just updated this book to include images from tours from 2015-2016. This 48 page book contains a portfolio of the best images from my many winter tours into Yellowstone National Park. Also available as an ebook Purchase |
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BURMA
This new 40 page book contains 36 striking images from my two recent trips to Burma in 2013 and 2014 and is available in a large format 12" x 12" portfolio for $20.00 or as an ebook for $10.00. Burma, or Myanmar, is rapidly emerging from decades of isolation and has become a highly desirable destination for curious and adventurous travelers. The military dictatorship that took over in 1962 had the unanticipated effect of preserving a multi-faceted culture that avoided the ravages of over-development and baneful tourism. Visitors soon discover that traveling throughout Burma is taking a step back in time—buffalo and oxen still plow the fields as they have for centuries, and the wide diversity of ethnic groups and ancient pagodas assures one of sights and experiences from a time forgotten. As Rudyard Kipling noted more than 100 years ago, Burma is “unlike any land you know about.” Today it is a pleasure to interact with the Burmese people, who are kind, warm-hearted and gentle, formed by the pervasive and spiritual Theravada Buddhist culture. Available as a printed book or ebook. |
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Pacific Light is comprised of mages of the Monterey Peninsula along with poems by Ric Masten. Jane Smiley wrote the Introduction and it won an Honorable Mention from the Outdoor Book Awards in 2001. “The intimate landscapes of Pacific Light transcend the legendary beauty of the central coast to reveal Douglas Steakley’s singular vision. His passionate search for magical light reflecting off the land and sea has led him to capture seldom seen scenes in a way that will delight the eyes of visitors and locals alike.” --Galen Rowell "As the daughter of Ansel Adams, I have been exposed to a lot of photographs! But it is a unique experience to peruse the combination of images of the Monterey coast by Douglas Steakley linked with the poetry of Ric Masten. When you look a the photographs, you see one dimension. Ric's poems add a second dimension and the reader's response is a third. I urge you to take the time to experience thisbook. --Anne Adams Helms Jane Smiley in the Introduction writes, “Doug’s photographs remind us of what the camera is for--to catch time in its passing and give ourselves the opportunity to ponder and experience what we would otherwise overlook. They express the unique congruence of a particular place and an individual vision. Each one is a treat. Taken together, they are a wonder.” Unfortunately Pacific Light is out of print, having sold more than 8,000 copies. |
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Big Sur And Beyond, The Legacy of The Big Sur Land Trust, is my second book of color photography and
was published in 2001, by Graphic Arts Publishing Company. A second edition was printed in 2007. This book
portrays views of the more than 30,000 acres along the Big Sur Coastline that have been protected by the
Big Sur Land Trust over the past twenty five years. The Big Sur Land Trust is a non-profit land conservation
group located in Carmel, California. The Big Sur Coastline and surrounding areas are one of the most pristine,
undeveloped areas in the world, thanks in large part to the efforts of the land trust.
I donated my time and photography to the Big Sur Land Trust for this project and all proceeds from the sale of
the book went to the Big Sur Land Trust to support their goals of preserving lands for the benefit
of future generations. Big Sur and Beyond has an Introduction by the Honorary Trustees of the
Land Trust: Clint Eastwood, Leon Panetta, Robert Redford and Ted Turner.
Unfortunately Big Sur and Beyond is no longer in print, having sold more than 12,000 copies.
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The Photographer’s Guide To The California Coast was published in 2006, by Countryman Press, a division of Norton and Company, Inc. The California coast is arguably one of the most dramatic meetings of sea and land in the world, from the rugged cliffs of Big Sur to intimate tide pools filled colorful starfish and anemones, the variety of photographic subjects is endless.
I traveled the length of the California coastline from the redwood forests near the Oregon border to Mexico to photograph and research for this book. In it I share my favorite locations and times to capture great images. Lively descriptions
of each site are accompanied by detailed maps and directions. Photographic instruction and tips are also included,
as well as the best time of the day and year and in some cases the best tidal conditions. This is a year round guide
for amateur and professional photographers as well as for tourists looking to capture the perfect images.
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The Photographer’s Guide To The California Coast was published in 2006, by Countryman Press, a division of Norton and Company, Inc. The California coast is arguably one of the most dramatic meetings of sea and land in the world, from the rugged cliffs of Big Sur to intimate tide pools filled colorful starfish and anemones, the variety of photographic subjects is endless.
I traveled the length of the California coastline from the redwood forests near the Oregon border to Mexico to photograph and research for this book. In it I share my favorite locations and times to capture great images. Lively descriptions
of each site are accompanied by detailed maps and directions. Photographic instruction and tips are also included,
as well as the best time of the day and year and in some cases the best tidal conditions. This is a year round guide
for amateur and professional photographers as well as for tourists looking to capture the perfect images.
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The Hidden Architecture of Big Sur explores and documents many of the striking residences
that are tucked away, out of sight, along the Big Sur coastline. In addition to the documenting the
homes, we interviewed the architects and include bios of all of them. Unfortunately the person who
hired us for this project did not publish the book, so we have published it through Blurb.com.
This book is a beautifully arranged documentary of many of the most beautiful and unique residences along the Big Sur coastline.
Please click on the book to view a pdf of all pages.
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MEXICO contains a collection of images that were taken over the past several years during
the many trips I have made throughout Mexico. I particularly enjoy traveling in the small colonial
cities such as San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Patzcuaro.
This colorful book contains sixty two images, as well as a brief essay on El Día de Los
Muertos--The Day of The Dead.
I find that I am continually drawn to Mexico by the warmth of the people, the music in the
streets and, of course, the quality of the light.
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AFRICA
This large format (12” x 12”) portfolio with a spiral binding contains 35 of my
best images from Africa, including mountain gorillas from Rwanda. Most images are in black and white,
and a few are sepia or split toned.
Africa is available as a portfolio book or an ebook
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Pacific Light Revisited
contains 38 images in a portfolio format that were taken since the publication of Pacific Light.
This book is divided into two sections: The Land and The Sea.
Available as a printed copy or as an ebook.
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I originally designed Wildlife Photography as a hand out booklet for participants on my safaris to Africa. It contains a technical section about camera settings and a second section about composition with tips about how to be successful photographing wildlife. This book was updated and enlarged in 2016. This b
Available as printed copy or an ebook.
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