Harry Lichtman Photography News Items

I recently did an interview for Shoutout Arizona Magazine discussing my photography, business, and some other fun facts that viewers of my work may not have known. A bit more about me than pictures for a change! Enjoy!

You can read the Interview at this Link

Portsmouth Regional Hospital of Portsmouth, NH recently updated 5 Maternity Suites, incorporating mural sized landscape images at the headboard of the wall. Images measure 6x4 feet and give a vibrant look to the room. A complimentary Artiplaq photo will be hung on the opposing wall for the patient to view.

Just returned from a brief visit to Death Valley just as the New England winter decided to ramp up. This view from the Mesquite Dunes was from when I first arrived, greeted by some unsettled weather during the 1st few days that brought some nice clouds. Then some clear days. I ended up covering 76 miles of off trail hiking in the dunes, canyons, playa, and badlands for lots of variety and new views that I wasn't able to do on my prior visit. This was my first real test of my new hip after replacement 6 months post op. While the elevation gain during those miles was negligible, sand dune travel has a way of making you feel like you have done a lot more. The second image below came from exploring one of the many salt marshes that exist in the park, as the playa evolves after wet conditions. New images can be found in the Death Valley Gallery as they are processed. Enjoy!

Harrison Dental Arts of Portsmouth, NH recently updated their Dental Office space at Orchard Park with a mix of White Mountain and Seacoast images to reflect Dr. Jill Harrison's fondness for both areas. As part of their renovation, 5 large format Framed Canvas Prints were selected to enhance the visual interest of the office for patients and staff. The frame and canvas combination create a modern and stylish look without the threat of glass breakage. Canvas prints can be of any size up to 8 feet wide or grouped in clusters to give an impressive look and maximize wall space. Feel free to contact me to discuss your project incorporating Artiplaq, Metal, Canvas, or traditional Framed prints. Please note that Canvas and Metal Prints can incorporate frames to give a more formal look or help match current decor.

Portsmouth Cardiology Associates / Appledore Medical Group of Portsmouth recently renovated new office space in Portsmouth, NH. As part of their renovation, 20 Atriplaq Photographic Prints were selected to enhance the visual interest of the new medical space. Artiplaq Prints are mounted on a wooden substrate with a UV anti-glare protective coating that work well in a medical environment. This frame and glass free option allows larger print size with a modern look without the hazard of glass breakage. Artiplaq Prints can be made up to 8 feet wide and give an impressive look at any size. Feel free to contact me to discuss your project incorporating Artiplaq, Metal, Canvas, or traditional Framed prints.

Appledore Neurology Associates and Pulmonary Associates of Portsmouth recently moved to new office space in Portsmouth, NH. As part of their renovation, 13 Metal Photographic Prints were selected to energize and provide visual interest to the new space. Metal Prints were selected for their vibrant and highly detailed matte gloss finish, light weight to size ratio, and ease of cleaning in a medical environment. This frame and glass free option allows larger print size with a modern look without the hazard of glass breakage. The lobby images are 40 inches wide. Feel free to contact me to discuss your project incorporating Metal Prints.

New Hampshire was part of the total solar eclipse frenzy that hit the United States on April 8th. The northern part of the state was in the path of totality and experienced about 3 minutes of near darkness and the blazing corona of the sun as the moon passed between the earth and sun. Shooting the eclipse was a last minute decision made 2 days prior, as the predicted crowds, traffic, and hype didn't sound that appealing. But in the end, I didn't want to regret not seeing it especially since totality was almost in my backyard. So after driving a little over 3 hours to Errol, NH, I found a roadside ditch that kept me out of the wind and away from the crowds to set up my camera and wait for those 3 minutes of wonder. These are a couple of images from during those 3 minutes. The intense corona was during totality. Solar prominences are also visible - loops of solar plasma that are part of the surface of the sun. The 2nd image reveals the Diamond Ring Effect, as the sun breaks free from totality and light bleeds beyond the moon's surface. A spectacular event.

I am excited and extremely honored to announce that my image Tempest - Crawford Notch captured during a spring snowstorm in New Hampshire was selected as the Black & White category Winner in the international 2023 Natural Landscape Photography Award competition. From the Award's Website:" The competition aims to represent landscape photographers who recognize the power that comes from truthful depiction of the natural world, whether shooting digitally or on film. While other competitions may allow complete freedom in digital manipulation (sky replacement, adding/subtracting elements from the scene, blending images from different times and/or place, AI generated aspects of image etc), this competition represents those who chose to work within the more traditional bounds of the medium, while still expressing themselves creatively. It addresses the unique quality photography has over other artistic mediums is in its grounding in reality - showcasing images revealing the wonders of the natural landscape...A great landscape photograph is able to transport the viewer to relive a moment in time, distant location, or smaller scene through the eyes of the photographer...By constraining the photographs to represent the natural world in a truthful manner, we create trust in our artform's unique position to pair real experiences with artistic creation. This does not preclude the use of editing tools such as Photoshop, which when used with sensitivity, can enhance the viewer's experience without misleading them." The competition consisted of over 11,000 images representing 54 countries.

I use Photoshop to manually process my RAW digital files from the camera, something Smartphones do automatically these days. For this image, there were some warmer areas on the trees that I felt did not add to the mood of the image, so I converted to BW.

Winning images in other categories can be found Here.

I recently returned from exploring Iceland's Litli Hrutur volcano eruption and Highlands prior to an intensive 10 days on the East Coast of Greenland. The eruption was surely a highlight and a bucket list moment to witness as well as to photograph. I had planned my visit to Iceland, which is generally the jump off point to visiting Greenland, months earlier and the latest eruption happened to coincide with my travel plans. I had arranged a Cessna charter months earlier, and the volcano was close enough to the south coast and highlands that I was able to view from above as well as during a hike. Just incredible to see in person. I drove to the West Fjords briefly and the Highlands before flying into Kulusuk, Greenland. Our pilot needed to abort the first attempt to land in Greenland due to dense fog. So, back to Iceland we flew for an extra day until weather was clear enough for a landing on the following day.

Greenland is a wild place, where ice river inlets connect to the North Atlantic. Not much green to report, mostly ice covered igneous rocky shorelines with the Greenland Icecap creeping toward the water's edge. I encountered all types of weather during my short stay. Brief periods of clearing sandwiched between rain, thick fog, and even some high elevation snow. Seas were generally calm, with long periods of profound stillness that made for some great photo opportunities. Many whales were spotted, just not in photogenic conditions so I just enjoyed them without taking photos. My Iceland images are probably more exciting to view, as the incredible vastness, emptiness, and harshness of the Greenland landscape was a challenge to convey in photos. With little direct sun, sunrises and sunsets were generally muted at best. Chances of Polar Bear encounters were slim, but safety concerns limited my ability and freedom to roam for compositions as I am usually accustomed to.

Here are some favorites from the locations. Galleries for the trip may appear in the near future. Enjoy!

Appledore Primary Care medical office in Rochester, New Hampshire recently completed a renovation of their office space, incorporating 35 large format Artiplaq images in the new space. Below are some examples of how the images were used to enhance the beauty and interest of the space, highlighting the diversity of the area throughout the seasons. If you have a space that might benefit from fresh and unique landscape fine art, feel free to Contact Me by Email or phone me at 603-969-4127. In addition to recognizable scenes and views, I offer many images that are abstract and detail oriented that take viewers deeper into the natural landscape. Many images taken on my travels might allow viewers to go on a visual journey beyond what they may encounter during day to day life and are a engaging alternative to the typical nature images found in public spaces.

A recent imaginative use for some of my images to beautify and add interest and privacy to a window in a commercial space at FireFox Property Management in Concord, NH. This image from the White Mountains in NH covers an 8 foot high office window and allows light to enter the office but adds privacy due to the opaque nature of the print. Lonza Biologics in Portsmouth, NH is doing a similar project by installing images on their glass conference room walls to add privacy and beauty to the work space. A great idea for art in the workplace that goes beyond the traditional wall artwork.

Finally did a cross country road trip to Tucson, AZ, Apache Junction, AZ, Kanab, UT, and Santa Fe, NM. My wife Stephanie and cat Otto joined me, setting up camp in each location for about 10 days so as to get to know each town and nearby points of interest. I've always wanted to drive cross country, something maybe better suited for the college years or thereabouts when lack of commitments or health concerns make it a more free wheeling experience. Didn't spend much time in the states in between but would like to do it again, maybe a more northern route next time around. Here a sampling of images from the trip.

Just returned from a visit to the Seychelle Islands off the coast of East Africa. The islands are best known for their granite boulder beaches and home to the indigenous Aldabra Tortoise, the second largest land tortoises in the world. I first became aware of the beautiful tropical islands in my youth. The islands were the backdrop to the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue featuring Christie Brinkley. Below are a sampling of images from the trip.

I finally returned to Death Valley National Park this past winter after having my 1st visit cut short at the onset of the Covid outbreak in 2020. While I experience no wind, temperatures were cool and comfortable and I was able to visit 3 dunes fields and many canyons and ridges I had not had a chance to check out on my initial trip. Those images can be found in the Death Valley Gallery along with some from 2020.

I was finally able to travel outside of New England during the Pandemic, and the Sawtooth and White Cloud Wilderness in Central Idaho was the perfect choice. Sparsely populated and lots of backpacking and hiking choices made it a real joy. I returned in mid September revisiting some areas while exploring new trails and views. Planning on returning in the alpine spring of 2022 to be able to include more snow in images and hopefully fewer bugs.

Here are a couple of highlights.

Renegades: Born in the USA



So pleased and honored to have this image of Bruce Springsgteen and the E-Street Band included in the forthcoming coffee table book Renegades: Born in the USA coauthored by Bruce Springsteen and President Barack Obama. It just does not get any better! The image was requested by Patti Scialfa, E-Street band member and Bruce's wife. Still unsure how she happened upon it but so glad she did and that it struck a chord. Scheduled for publication October 26th by Crown Publishing.
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. Taken in 1999 during The Reunion Tour at the Boston Garden.
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You can read a little story behind how the image came to be at this link: Photographers of Planet Earth Remains my most treasured group of images and memories from a very special night.

This panorama of NH's northern Presidential Range and Mount Washington was recently installed at Settlers Green Shopping Plaza in North Conway, NH and looks pretty wild! It measures 50 x 12 feet and resides between the Coach and Banana Republic stores. Looks like some night lighting is there too. Check it out on your way through town or if staying in the area.

In order to meet the developer's vision, I needed to get a little creative as environmental conditions were not going to gel in the short window I had to shoot this. The peachy sky and snow capped alpine areas were shot 5 days earlier than the near hills (from the exact position and focal length) in order to capture new growth spring buds and mtn snow. The hills were shot shortly after sunrise so the angled light could illuminate the trees and give them texture - something not possible at sunrise. Some big snow years enable expansive snow fields and budding trees to be visible on the same day, but not this year. I did have the good fortune to have several light snow events at the end of April and beginning of May to whiten the alpine areas. Each image consisted of a mosaic of 22 vertical images, overlapped and stitched together to create the highly detail, large resolution image needed for the project. This is my largest mural to date.

RiverWoods Commissioned Work - Spring Seasonal Display

River Woods, a Retirement Community in Exeter, NH requested mural sized images that represented their property to decorate their main dining room. The images each measure 10 x 8 feet and represent the different seasons from surrounding locales. The project required many scouting visits to the Exeter property, then return visits during optimal weather and lighting. A rewarding project that required me to explore a place I might not have normally checked out. This shot was from the meadows surrounding Wagon Hill in Durham, near another of Riverwood's communities was recently completed.

I am excited and extremely honored to announce that my image Lofoten Lights captured during a recent trip to the Lofoten Islands of Norway was selected as Outdoor Adventure image Category Winner in the latest Nature's Best International Photography Awards announced at the beginning of April. This annual competition celebrates the best in wildlife, conservation, and landscape photography the world has to offer. This past year's competition saw over 31,000 entries representing 75 countries. This kind of recognition is as good as it gets in the photography world and I am so grateful for this honor and to being able to witness such beauty in my travels. 2020 was so difficult in many ways, so this was a shining moment. A link to all of the Category Winners can be viewed HERE.
An awards ceremony and gallery exhibit will be sometime in the future and dependent on Covid 19 status and restrictions.

2020 was a challenging year in many ways to say the least. While many of us have sustained personal loss over the past months, I have tried to be positive that things will improve. Hard for things to get worse. A brief trip out to Death Valley ended abruptly as the Pandemic hit, so most of my time in the past year was spent in NH or the mountains of neighboring Maine. One positive outcome was that I was able to find new images close to home and explore new terrain in Maine while improving on older images with multiple return visits to locations when conditions were optimal. I have updated my New Hampshire Seacoast and Mountains Galleries with some new images from the past year and more to come in the upcoming days. Maine Gallery will also get a bunch of new images, and look for a new Death Valley / Eastern Sierra Gallery with images from that trip. Here's hoping for a better year to come.