CRAIGSTUARTDUNCAN

Dear Family & friends, Words can't explain the LOSS!!I had the honour of guiding Galen & barbara on a 2000 trip to the BARRENS. I knew I was in the presence of a master!We had an amazing week,lots of muskox & Cariboo. Barbara with her handycam and trusty fisheye shots,and Galen WoW!I could not resist,being an up and comer, I had to get a few shot's of the MASTER AT WORK!!!If the famaily is interested in seeing Galen at his Best it would be my honour to work something out..... SINCERLY, CRAIG DUNCAN Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - YELLOWKNIFE N.T.

Andrew

Amazing photos, if these dont inspire you sell your camera. Commiserations to family and friends. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Perth, Australia

Cameron Unger

Galen Rowell has become a huge inspiration for my photography, and everything that I enjoy, as well as living my life to the fullest every single day. His visions of the earth evoke something in my heart that I have never felt before. In the same way that the melodies of music move my body, The rhythm of light and mountains in Galens visions flow through me like a calm misty morning relaxing my body and soul, while at the same time they shake me like the deep rumbling bass of a thunder storm inspiring me to achieve my own visions in every single aspect of my life. The great ones never seem to have enough time in this world and my deepest sympathy goes out to all the friends and family who were blessed enough to have known him, to the beautiful Mother and Father of Galen Rowell and of course to Mrs.Barbara Rowell because behind every great man stands an amazing woman. Be strong and the beauty of life will prolong! Sincerly, Cameron Unger Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Pemberton, British Columbia

Ed McKee

Having just returned from the Bishop area myself recently, I was reminded just how strikingly beautifull the High Sierra can be at any time of the year. Galen was the only photographer that I know of who could bring this striking contrast into your living room and make you feel as though you had just stepped outside and felt the brisk sierra air for yourself! Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Wrightwood, Calif.

Heather Brodhead

Such beautiful elegant photographs. They will be missed. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Santa Barbara, CA

Julie Clark

I will be traveling through Bishop on my way to a ski trip in Mammoth Lakes in February 2003 and I am so looking forward to visiting the Mountain Light gallery. I have considered Galen to be my photographic inspiration for many years and it will be breathtaking to see his work in person. He was and always will be the Master. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Anaheim, CA USA

Ron Rasmussen

Whenever I viewed one of Galen Rowell's incredible works of art, I felt fortunate. Few photographers have made me so excited about the outdoors. He had a wonderful gift and he shared it whenever he could. The world was a better place because Galen traveled upon it. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Lake Tahoe

Trevor Booth

I want to send my regards to the families and friends! Galen was my idol when it came to photography, philosophy, and his sense of spirituality! His monthly article in "Outdoor Photographer" has inspired me to keep me camera clicking and my spirit alive. He will be greatly missed by all! Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Windsor ON, Canada

Hundeversicherung

Excellent website, very informative. Keep up the excellent work Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Middle Europe

Humberto Gerhard Garcia

By chance today, I came upon this website of photographs that truly captures the soul, and many moods of nature...not since Ansel Adams have I been privileged to share in such wondrous beauty, captured in time forever. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of these two beautiful human beings; their work has given me an insight into serene places far beyond the noisy, concrete life-style of everyday city life, and they will surely be missed by all. May God bless them and their families... Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - San Jose, California

Balaceanu Cristian

My name is Balaceanu Cristian I m 16years my greatest hooby is Himalayan Range Ihave a big collection with boks:"High Adventure"-Sir Edmund Hillary ," Himalaya"-Marcian Bleahu,"Tigers from Himalaya"- Fritz Rudolph, "Nepal"-Toni Hagen, "The Himalaya A Golden Souvenir"-PilgriHouse,"Pokhara"Unlimmited Boks, "Trekking En Himalaya"Stefano Ardito and Roberto Mantovani, "Everest"-Roberto Mantovani and Kurt Diemberger,"Everest"-Peter Gilman, "Treking In Everest Region"- Jamie McGuiness, "Treking Nepal Himalaya"-Lonely Planet. I have 5 magazine National Geographic:the subjects are:Everest Park -Sir Edmund Hillary, Conquest Everest Alone-Reinhold Messner, Everest and Nepal. I have 80 postcards from Nepal "Namaste From Nepal".In every morning I prair O Mani Madme Hum RI, I light buddhist stick and I m prai for people and for you. I understand the Corbis site is deffect and I saw one year ago your collection with Himalaya .You have the 200 pictures I don't understand why you don't have all pictures with Everest on site. In April I will go in Solo Khumbu with 4 sherpas to trek excelent that area ,I will come with 2 documentaryes they will se the places and they go with me in that places. I will have a very good photographer he have 42 years is very experienced We will take a digital camera Nikkon and one cammera Hasselblad. I will send you the next mail''danlucpop@yahoo.com'' please tell him what cameras and lenses used you in Everest Region and please tell him the name of sherpa who go with you in that placea and very exacly the firm of Trekking . Best Regards Balaceanu Cristian Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Bucharest

Belgin Demirci

I DID LIKE PHOTOGRAPHS AND POSTERS.THANK YOU Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - TURKEY MALATYA

Gary B.

As a middle class factory worker who loves the outdoors and especially the mountains of the world, Galen Rowell has taken me to world's mountains in spirit, wonder and dream like no one else. His books dealing with central asian travel, exploration and climbing are unparalled. I could never afford to travel to such places in body but i thank Galen for taking me there countlessly in his photos and words. Galen was my idol, he was who I should have been. May God Bless Galen and Barbara's work and the lives they touched. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Dallastown,Pa.

Andy Kopetzky

I am looking forward to my first visit to the Bishop Gallery. Galen's photos are the finest nature/landscape shots I have ever seen. He and Barbara left the world in better shape than they found it and we are all more spiritually fulfilled because of them. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Los Angeles

"GLOBETROTTER" TONY DAVIES-PATRICK

HAPPY NEW YEAR to MOUNTAINLIGHT! Barbara & Galen's love of the "wilderness" lives in our hearts forever.... Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) -

Darko Sojak

Inspiration for eternity Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - 95610, CA, USA

sharon

I had marked the mountain light web site taking a break from work. Galen and Barbara were two sides of the same coin. Different yet the same which in Sankskrit is Acinta bedda bedda tatva. (sp) They gave unselfishly to all the causes they were involved with. So many Tibetans and Nepalis have a better life because of their untiring work towards bettering the lives of those less fortunate. Two beautiful lightworkers in every sense. Whenever they were asked if they would donate time, energy or money to help out a Tibetan cause. They were always so generous with time, their beautiful space in Emeryville, their advice in general they opened their hearts to all of us and we are all saddened by their untimely passing. Until the next time around Galen and Barbara tukju che. Sharon I will miss you both very much Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - carmel valley

Bob

This is super! Much faster loading. I periodically go through the pages and re-discover things that are important to me. Happy new year to everyone seeing this message! Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - South-West Germany

Mountain

I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to you. I am deeply grateful to you. In Christ Jesus I love you. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Korea

Jack Mossler

Each colorful sunset over the ocean reminds me of Galen and the wonderful images and advice he gave. He was my friend though unmet and accompanied me on many of my own adventures. Thanks Galen for your great contribution to outdoor photography. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Huntington Beach, Ca

Ramiro J. Casas

I just became aware of the works by Galen through Barbara's book which I happen to order long before it was printed due to my interest in aviation. After reading Barbara's book I was inspired enough to finally fulfill my life long dream of learning to fly. Of course now I'm interested in learning more about Galen's work too. Although I never meet Barbara & Galen in person, I was sad whith the news of their tragic accident. My heartfelt condolences, albeit late, to Barbara and Galen families. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Houston, Texas

moon lui

Thanks Galen & Barbaba Rowell, I can't imagine you can take photo at these all places... it's really beautiful....I love all of your photos. THX P.S. your website is recommended by Isaac. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - hongkong

Troy M. Gipps

Photography and the written word are our best attempt at escaping our inescapable mortality. With the click of a shutter or the pass of a pencil upon the page we give those that follow us a glimpse into the most magical moments of our lives and we preserve, in each instance, a bit of ourselves. The Rowell's were masters of this craft and their transcendence of time is quite possibly their greatest achievement. Their words and images give us the amazing opportunity to get to know them even after their passing from this place and by doing so we can greatly heighten our appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are each given so little time. Galen and Barbara Rowell are shining examples of people who have made the most of it. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Massachusetts, USA

John Kelly

I'm proud to remember my time at Faulkner Color Lab in San Francisco, partially because we worked with such focus to serve Galen. We recognized at the time that we were being honored by his patronage. We were awed by what he showed us, deep in a factory-like photo lab. We brought our best to him. All the craftspeople who touched his work, from color printers to retouchers (one once removed myriad pesky white dots from a Karakoram night sky !), to print finishers and mounters, all knew they were engaged in something important with Galen. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Albuquerque

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