Matt Taylor

Galen's photography and advice through his column in Outdoor Photographer has been inspirational to me. I appreciate the way he opened-up the outdoors and demystified photography. It really is just about getting out there. I'll miss him. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Orlando, Fl

Doug Floraday

I met Galen at a couple of lectures he put on at Humboldt State...one I remember one he did was about his search for Shangri la...his trips into Tibet and Nepal. The show was outstanding, multi-screen, images happening over and over, coupled with a heartfelt personal narrative about one of his favorite places on earth. After the show, we spent a half hour talking about taking pictures, the amount of film to shoot and such. He was eager to share his passions to anyone who had interest. At that point, I felt, he was my friend. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Eureka, California,

Paul Mirabelle

Their writings and images are a wonderful legacy. What a beautiful gift they leave. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Vancouver, Canada

Jun Osano

I have been a great fan of GALEN. I am an Outdoor Photographer myself, and i consider him as my greatest mentor. I will forever treasure my copy of MOUNTAIN LIGHT........All his works are an inspiration to me........ To GALEN and BARBARA .... God wanted you to see a better light.... I will miss you both.... Thank You MASTER!!! Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Quezon City, Philippines

Chris

His photos were beautiful, his stories were engrossing. In a world with so many photographers and their pretences he was a breath of cool, fresh mountain air.... They both will be missed. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Virginia

Scott Alberts

What a way to live; to seek out the purest moments of the most exquisite beauty, then skillfully, tenderly, capture a semblance of them, a treasure more valuable than any gems, for all of us to share. I never met Galen and Barbara, but Galen's book Mountain Light had a deep impact on me. He was one of my true teachers. I'm thankful for his generosity. The images live on, resoundingly. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Barcelona, Spain

Lee Robinson

Vaya con D¹os, Barbara and Galen. Both of you will continue to aspire my dreams. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Sandy, UT

Robert Kelly

Galen's photographs helped me experience, in a very real sense, places that I know I will never be able to visit and people that I will never meet. What his work gave, and will forever give, to all who experience it is immeasurable. Thank you. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Little Silver, NJ

Rick Brotherton

I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. Looking at their photo as I type this, I still can't believe it. Their work and lifestyle should be inspiration for us all. I will truly miss my friends I never met. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Orange County, CA

R.J. Jordan

My God bless both of you, we will all miss you and your wonderfull work.... Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Olyphant,PA

Jan Pedersen

Galen Rowell! You were a great inspiration to me! Over and over have I enjoyed "The Middle Kingdom" and "Mountain Light" and the rest of your photograpical work and the ever so sharp and wise writings. Your images of the Himalayan landscapes and peoples will always be on my mind. My sincere sympathy and thoughts to the family of the Rowells. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Stockholm, Sweden

Jos„ Miguel Ruiz

Pido disculpas por no escribir en ingl„s pero la emoci‹n que me embarga s‹lo me permite expresar mis sentimientos en mi lengua natal. Ayer fue uno de los d¹as mýs tristes de mis 45 a¯os de vida. Cuando escribo estas l¹neas, han pasado mýs de veinticuatro horas desde que conoc¹ la terrible noticia del fallecimiento de Galen y Barbar Rowell y a¦n no puedo creerlo...Áno puede ser verdad! Rowell no s‹lo me ha ense¯ado y ha llenado mi existencia de "la magia de las luces de monta¯a", de sue¯os hechos paisajes, de cantos a la vida disfrazados de Ektachrome o Fujichrome, de optimismo vital...sino que, al tiempo, ha sido un referente diario para mi familia y la mejor y mýs priviligiada influencia en mi trabajo como fotografo de la naturaleza. ÁHa sido el mýs grande y el mejor ejemplo a seguir! Afortunadamente para la humanidad, sus imýgenes seguirýn emocionando y reconfortando a generaci‹n tras generaci‹n en cualquier lugar del planeta. Una de mis mayores ilusiones hubiese sido conocerle personalmente. No tuve ese privilegio, pero se que cada d¹a seguirý estando conmigo para contarme sus aventuras, explicarme sus m„todos, exponerme sus reflexiones y mostrarme sus imýgenes, Áese aut„ntico patrimonio de la humanidad!. Es el ¦nico consuelo que me queda, aunque el mundo sin Galen Rowell serý un lugar mýs triste. ÁDoy gracias al destino por haber tenido la inmensa fortuna de ser coetýneo suyo! Mis mýs sentidas condolencias a los familiares y amigos de Los Rowells as¹ como al staff de Mountain Light. Est„ donde est„, GRACIAS MAESTRO. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Gran Canaria , CANARY ISLANDS

Andy Spencer

Galen's photographs inspired me to travel the far flung corners of the world and photograph the esoteric,sublime and extra-ordinary.An adventurer of life that will be missed but never forgotten. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Peak District

Panos E. Kazanelis

I cried when I first saw your images some years ago; I cry right now and feel devastated by your sudden loss. Without knowing you, I always felt like you were my photographic mentors; and you will always be· Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Athens, Greece

Carl-Gustaf Rosen

Galen, you have been and will always be a great source of inspiration to me as a photographer, naturalist and in my quest for truth and enlightenment in communion with Nature. I never met you in person, but I have felt very close to you ever since the first time I read one of your columns in Outdoor Photography 16 years ago. The world has been a better place to be in because you and Barbara were there. I miss you very much. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Mariefred, Sweden

Mike Bruckner

There are people who come to epitomise that which makes us great. Galen and Barbara are two such people. Their lives and work have made me a better person and a better photographer. I and countless others will miss them. We will also bask in the beauty of their lives work. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Asheville, NC

Marilyn Buhler

I just received my Outdoor Photographer and was saddened to learn of the passing of Galen and Barbara. Their wonderful work and inspiration will be greatly missed. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Capistrano Beach, Ca.

MICHAEL REESE

THIS IS A SAD MOMENT,THEIR ART AND INSPERATION WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON.THANK YOU BOTH. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - BLOOMINGDALE OHIO

Brad Bretz

My blessings go out to the family and freind's of the Rowell's. Galen's artistry is an inspiration to me and his legacy will live on in all that enjoy photographing the beauty of nature. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Chicago

Stan Cortner

I was saddened with their passing as I read about it in the October Outdoor Photography I received yesterday. I will keep their families, friends, and staff that worked with them in prayer. I will treasure my copy of Mountain Light even more. I can only imagine the images that God is showing them now!! They will be missed!! Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Kennesaw Georgia

Franck Auberson

It is with Great sadeness I found out about the tragedy As a nature photographer, i have admired Galen's photography and read his articles since 84; i can say also, Galen was my photographic mentor. His love for photography, his understanding of Vision, was like no others. Galen, so often you came to mind as I was taking pictures along some trek either in N„pal, Galapagos or Patagonia, i came to think that one day, we must meet bump each other on the trail....Iâll think of you and love this plan¾te even more... Good bye see you where there is Light. My photography will continue to be inspired by Galen's spirit . God bless them both Thoughts and prayers to family and to Outdoor photogapherâs „ditors Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Fribourg, Switzerland

Matt Anderson

I'm very saddened by the loss of both the Rowells. They were amazing individuals on their own let lone as their own dynamic duo. My photography will continue to be inspired by Galen's spirit for awesome adventure and inspiring photojournalism. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rowell's loved ones. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Bellingham, WA

Tom Sutherland

I have been a huge fan of Galen's photography for years. I was shocked and saddened by the news. Galen and Barbara were at the peak of their lives and careers. God bless them both. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Vancouver, Canada

Norm Fenton

Sept 18....Been out of touch, just found out about the tragedy today. Considering I never met either of them, I still find it hard to grasp the loss I feel. For the past thirty years I always had an eye for certain photos that I knew Galen had to have taken. I felt, as always, the spirit in which the photo was taken so that once again I was mentally transported to the Sierra's or some other destination that Galen made accessable to the masses. I now will scramble for my National Geographic (El Capitan... 1974 I think) and hope that the next series of climbs that await both Galen and Barbara are as magnificent as those that they have left for us.....Thoughts and prayers to family members and friends. Friday, 25 July, 2003 (01:00) - Wintergreen, Virginia

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