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David Jesse McChesney has been photographing wildlife and national parks in the western hemisphere since 1973. His work has appeared in publications around the world and has captured over four dozen awards. He published “Muir Roots: At One with the Wild” in 2008 and shows his work in local establishments and galleries since moving full-time to Joshua Tree in 2003. His exhibit “Joshua Tree: Miles of Wonder” was seen by the National Park Service and moved from the Hi-Desert Nature Museum to the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center Gallery and has been enjoyed by many thousands of people over the past six months. McChesney, a Scottish Muir, spent much of his youth in Snow Creek (near Whitewater) and developed a unique relationship with desert wildlife. Most recently the town of Yucca Valley contracted him to do a line of nature and wildlife postcards and he is at work on a book involving wildlife of the desert. He travels to photograph many desired wildlife and birdlife subjects, promote his book, for nature/wildlife presentations and festivals and to play music. Outside of the desert, David has a special interest in Whooping Cranes, Whales, Wolves, waterfalls and Bears. Morongo Valley’s Purple Agave Art Gallery has recently honored him with a new “David Jesse McChesney Room.” Click on photos for larger view Some of his work can be seen on his website, OUT MY WINDOWS |
| He is a current national harmonica champion (known as Hurricane David) and has played the instrument for 40+ years. David will be playing at the Art in the Dunes Festival! |
| David with Bear Cubs |
| ARNIE KAMINSKY My interest in environmental and landscape photographer began as a youth. I have been intrigued by the opportunities nature provides for the unusual, beautiful and inspiring. I have completed a digital photography class at the College of the Desert and I currently serve as a photographer for the Sun City Palm Desert’s Homeowners’ Association’s Photography Committee. I am a native Californian and I have lived in the Coachella Valley for nearly seven years. I try to find varied locations in the area to photograph. I have shot in Joshua Tree, Idyllwild, the Salton Sea, the Wildlife Preserve in Palm Desert and many other locations in and out of the Coachella Valley. My photographs include the usual of a flower or mountain to the unusual a heap of beer bottles to a still life at the top of the tram. Click on images for larger view I am looking forward to visiting with you at the Festival in Bermuda Dunes! |
| LONNIE SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHER |
Charlotte R. Rios is a long-time resident of the Coachella Valley. She is a retired military disabilities counselor and avid solo, long-distance motorcyclist. She has biked nearly all states, including Alaska, and twelve countries, all the while taking photographs. She describes herself as a point-and-shoot, in-your-face picture-taker. She uses no special equipment or computer software. She captures nature and humanity around us, presenting the unique beauty of what is common, so we may see the world anew. Charlotte arranges her photo cards in categories, of which there are 70, including a black and white series. For a list of these categories, please contact her by email. She may be reached at dvscrios@verizon.net. CHARLOTTE'S WEBSITE |
