Eric Engstrom

Awe-inspiring photographs and articles from America's favorite nature/photojournalist couple, Galen and Barbara Rowell. May they rest in peace and their works inspire others many years to come! Tuesday, 9 March, 2004 (14:56) - San Diego

Hongxia Wang

I found this website only tonight. I love their photos so much! But at the same time, I was so astonished to come to know that they have left this world. Looking at these smiling faces, I can stop my tears from rolling down.... Saturday, 6 March, 2004 (22:14) - Newport News, Virginia, USA

José Melo

E...X...C...E...L...E...N...T Tuesday, 2 March, 2004 (17:10) - Lisbon - Portugal

Julie A. Clark

I enjoyed my second visit to the Mountain Light Gallery on February 17, 2004. It is amazing to view so many of Galen's greatest images in such a wonderful setting. I sensed Galen and Barbara's presence while I was there. Reproductions of his work just do not capture the breathtaking beauty, color, sharpness and awe one experiences when viewing them in person. Galen and Barbara were a gift to the world who will live on forever through their art, writings, humanitarian ventures and efforts to preserve our planet. Friday, 20 February, 2004 (07:31) - Anaheim, CA

Jonathan Jessup

I'm saddened to read of Galen and Barbara's deaths. I enjoy browsing this great collection of photos but would like to see larger images on the site. I hope to see some of these images in large print. Saturday, 14 February, 2004 (20:22) - Virginia/West Virginia

Greg Jacobson

I never met Galen, but I was inspired and moved by his work. I first saw his work in a gallery in San Francisco, the day after my wife and I made a visit to the Muir Woods. The photographs overwhelmed me. He was scheduled for a book signing there, but it was going to be the week after we left. I bought his Yosemite book leaving it and a personal note with an employee for him to sign. I will always treasure the book with the personal inscription he made for us. I am an amateur landscape photographer myself. While my photographs can’t hold a candle to Galen’s, I’d like to think his influence is in there. Sunday, 8 February, 2004 (11:04) - Jasper, GA

Josie

i am recently doing a project on Galen Rowell. i never heard of him before, but the research made him one of my favorite photographers. Wednesday, 4 February, 2004 (14:57) - South Dakota

Tom Baker

My father was the one who introduced me to Galen's work when he gave me a copy of Mountain Light. At the time I was just getting into photography and Galen's images and writing did nothing but inspire me. Galen went beyond being just a photographer. He was an artist, a very good photojournalist, an advocate for the environment and cultures of the world, and someone who truly believed in what he did. My hat goes off to him and his wife, who played a huge part in bringing Galen's work to the world. Tuesday, 3 February, 2004 (20:44) - Missoula, MT

Alan Hanbridge

Galen and Barbara Over the last few days I have spent quite a few enjoyable hours looking at the photos on your web site. What can I say?.... They are fantastic. Thankyou for sharing them. Monday, 26 January, 2004 (20:40) - Canberra Australia

Corky Aucreman

Just visited the Gallery in Bishop. Its a beautiful legacy. Keep up the good work and memories! Wednesday, 21 January, 2004 (11:23) - San Clemente

Nicole Cloonan

I have a project in my Publishing Arts class that we were just assigned. Our project is to pick a photographer and produce a slide show about them, I choose Galen Rowell. I Love its beautiful pictures. They are enjoying to look at. Thursday, 8 January, 2004 (09:41) - Keansburg, NJ

Noreen Williams-Townes

I have on my wall Machu Picchu, NGL511 that was purchased through National Geographic in 1995. This breathtaking vista has been my inspiration for so many years. It is my ultimate fantasy to be standing on that very mountaintop, and I may someday. What Galen and Barbara Rowell have given to so many is the unique ability to live some of our dreams just by studying a photograph. The ability to visit some far-away valley or ocean just by stepping into the amazing reality of their photographs. They have left their imprint on many lives. Thank you, Noreen Williams-Townes Wednesday, 7 January, 2004 (13:01) - Oklahoma

Jack French

I remember the day I heard of Galen's and Barbara's tragic accident. I could not imagine the loss of Galen's gifts. I know I never quite "got" Galens mystical relationship with the world of photography. But I loved his work. Saturday, 3 January, 2004 (14:53) - Parker, Colorado

Ralph Auletta

I quit my aerospace engineering job of 14 years and started my own photography business,after reading most of Galen's books and having had a passion for photography since I was 14 years old. The Rowells helped me make a major turning point in my life which I have reached true happiness through. I will never forget them as they live forever in their writings and photographs which project a lifestyle which was richer and fuller than any kings, queens or corporate billionaire's. They are missed but never forgotten. Sunday, 28 December, 2003 (09:21) - Fullerton, CA

Lars Ulsoe

Having spent some extremely pleasant days with Galen in Northeast Greenland in the 1993, while being a member of The Danish Special Forces there - and having travelled with Galen on Dog Sled on photo shoot, it was with tremendous sadness that I learned of the Rowels tragic deaths only last Friday 12th of December 2004 - 16 months after that terrible crash. It had been a while since our last contact, but everytime I had a photography question, wanted a copy of some of the photoes he shot of us, he was always being positive and most helpful. I am saddend to learn that the world has lost a great person and a gifted photographer!! All my thoughts goes to colleagues, friends and family to Galen and Barbara!!! Monday, 15 December, 2003 (04:47) - Denmark

Rennie Santhon

I just was given a calendar with your photographs on them. They are the most beautiful. I love to take photographs too, no one could ever compare to the beauty of yours. I wish I would have seen them sooner. Friday, 12 December, 2003 (12:43) - Los Angeles, California

Brendan Mahoney

I'm 18 and doing a project for photography in which I must research Galen. I'm begining to find this project more and more rewarding as I get further and further into it. Thank you galen, where ever you are. Wednesday, 10 December, 2003 (06:12) - Sanford High School

Jeff Wheeler

With all the turmoil and disfunction in the world it is nice to be able to sit hear and look at the world from such amazing,moving pictures through the eyes of Galen and Barbara. Friday, 5 December, 2003 (23:30) - Auckland, New Zealand

diane liddell

What beautiful insipiring work as seen in "Rainbow over Potola Palace". Thankyou where ever you two are. Saturday, 29 November, 2003 (19:43) - mission viejo, ca

Frederick Cook

Whenever I received my monthly issue of OP I would quickly turn to read Galen's column, not only for the photographs but also for his words. I figured that after a few months I would stop missing his column but that hasn't happened. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Galen I feel as though I lost a very good friend and mentor. Whenever I take a photograph I find that I'm asking myself, "How would Galen shoot this?" Galen and Barbara left this world on my birthday. It was the saddest birthday I ever had. Monday, 24 November, 2003 (16:47) - Southern Indiana

Robert Steenbergen

Dear all, Thank you for everything. You inspire me so much ! I sit behind a computer most of the day although/because I'm working for an environmental organization. Your work tells me day in day out what I'm doing it for. Kind regards, Robert Steenbergen Sunday, 16 November, 2003 (02:54) - Leiden, The Netherlands

Jessica

Our school has been looking and researching some of your photographs and i'm amazed. Some of the photo's are soo amazing they look as if they are fake. It has probably been and honor for you to actually see the marvilious sights in person. I hope you stick with what your doing and you have fun in the mean time. Thanks for sharing these to people like me...I really enjoy--- Thursday, 13 November, 2003 (13:22) - Missouri

Majo

just one word: FANTASTIC... Thursday, 13 November, 2003 (02:24) - Canada,Calgary...bat my home country is Slovakia , Europe

Rebecca

Stunning images. I particularly like the aerial view of San Francisco - the image just glows. This is a talent that will be missed. Wednesday, 12 November, 2003 (05:53) - London, UK

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