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New Mexico Magazine has included Tim's portrait of New Mexico rancher Darien Brown in its online feature "Best Images of 2011." The photograph originally appeared with Tim's "Home on the Range" feature in the magazine's May issue.
Raton, New Mexico's luxury Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites has mounted a show of Tim's photography. Framed images begin in the lobby and wrap around to fill both rooms of the hotel's spacious breakfast area. Brochures are available from the friendly desk crew, who can also point out some nooks and crannies displaying Tim's photos. With 28 images, this is the largest show of Tim's work to date, surpassing his 2009 exhibit at the Mitchell Museum in Trinidad, Colorado. As images are sold, Tim is ordering new work to replace them. The show remains on display indefinitely.
Click the cover or here to jump directly to the new magazine. The cover story is entitled "Tim Keller: On Telling Stories with a Camera." Besides the cover, Tim's images of ranch life take up pages 3, 4, 5 and 70-82. You can jump ahead to the feature by clicking on it in the Table of Contents. The site has many other fun and useful features, including full-screen view and the ability to e-mail the whole magazine to friends. The online magazine is filled with direct links to the sites of advertisers, writers, and artists. Go to Ranch & Reata's website to create a free account so you can bookmark it and continue reading each issue whenever you like. (You can also order print copies there.) Tim has new features coming up in the next two issues and he looks forward to continuing as one of the magazine's regular contributors Meantime, the September 2011 issue of Western Horseman has arrived with Tim's feature "Arabian Wind," six pages and 2000 words on the Hindi family ranch and the hard-working Arabian horses they've been developing since 1950. The editor liked Tim's "Ridge Riders" photograph enough to give it a full two-page spread. Another photo printed large is "Breakaway."
Tim spent 80 hours over the summer of 2011 adding that many photographs to the online galleries here at TKP. It's a time-consuming process that usually waits until each summer, adding Tim's best images from the preceding year. This year Tim also added a new gallery to present the photographic project he undertook during six days in New York City. 22 black and white images inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank, the gallery provides a quick tour of the best images Tim was able to find in one whirlwind summer visit to Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The May-June 2011 issue of National Geographic Traveler includes a pair of Tim's images to illustrate a feature entitled "Road Trip: The Authentic Old West".
The feature, written by Kate Siber, opens, "There are few places where the Old West remains free from the T-shirt stores and other detritus of modern-day tourism, but northeastern New Mexico is one of them." Siber leads readers on a motor tour from Taos to Raton, over Johnson Mesa to Folsom and down the Dry Cimarron River before turning south to Clayton, Springer, and Las Vegas. "Doherty Mercantile Co." (above) shows the century-old counter of the old grocery store at the back of the Folsom Museum. "Centerline" takes a unique view of a cattle drive atop Johnson Mesa.
A pair of Tim's photographs now grace the header of the website for Centennial West Clean Line, an energy transmission line currently under construction to carry wind energy from eastern New Mexico to southern California.
Referred to Tim by an editor at New Mexico Magazine, Clean Line Energy Partners commissioned him to photograph the Cimarron Solar Facility for their website, then licensed an additional image, above, from Tim's Cattle Drive Gallery. Tim's photos are numbers 2 and 3 out of 5 images in a banner slideshow across the top of the site's home page.
Tim's recent photograph, now entitled "Big Boy", has been purchased by the Lea County Museum where it joins Wiley "Big Boy" Hittson's hat, shown in the photograph, in the museum's Max Evans Room. The museum is located in the old Commercial Hotel building in downtown Lovington, New Mexico. Max Evans arranged for Tim to obtain Big Boy's hat on loan in order to make the photograph, then Max contributed ideas to the image's creation. Big Boy was wearing this hat when he was shot to death in a fight with his younger brother, Tiny, outside the family ranch house in 1949, a scene that provided the climax to Max's classic 1961 novel, The Hi Lo Country, whose indelible main character was named Big Boy Matson. Tim's photograph joins other Max Evans memorabilia at the Lea County Museum, 103 South Love, Lovington, New Mexico 88260. The phone number is 575-396-4805; e-mail leacomuseum@leaco.net. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 5. Additional copies of the limited edition print are available from Tim Keller Photography.
New Mexico Vacation Guide 2011 includes three of Tim's recent photographs, one of which takes up a half page. Free copies are available at the state's visitor centers, hotels, restaurants, Raton's Old Pass Gallery, and Des Moines' Studio C. They're also available here for online orders. The 2010 guide is also available online, with Tim's photos on pages 35, 52, 59, and 103 -- plus three on page 57. Meantime, five of Tim's small framed prints are on display through December in the Old Pass Gallery's group show of small pieces intended for Christmas gift sales.
The Old Pass Gallery on historic First Street in downtown Raton, New Mexico, is featuring Tim's photography in September and October. The gallery of the Raton Arts & Humanities Council rotates a rich variety of shows each month, but they keep one panel to display a different local artist every month or two. Tim's three displayed images demonstrate a variety of his photographic styles, ranging from "Ranchos Church, Night" (above, near Taos) to "Out to Pasture" (taken at an abandoned ranch north of Grenville, NM) to "Steven Havill, Mystery Novelist" taken at the Raton public library. Unlike the image here at TKP, the Havill portrait on display is the same image but printed in black and white. In Des Moines, NM, Farmers and Stockmen's Bank is rotating out Tim's Capulin Volcano Run photograph "Golden" in October, replacing it with his winter landscape "Antelope Flats". Studio C in Des Moines remains the best place to view Tim's work, if only because it has so much of it! Being owned by Tim's wife, artist Christina Boyce, has something to do with that.
In June, the galleries here at TKP were expanded from 12 to 14 with a net gain of about 4 dozen photos, the best of Tim's work in the first half of 2010. The new galleries are "Black & White Portraits", exhibiting a continuing portrait series Tim has undertaken (watch for additional shots in July), and "Shuler Theater", highlighting the best entertainment photos from Tim's reviews and features for The Chronicle-News. (If you missed Tim's New Mexico Magazine feature on Raton's historic Shuler Theater, it's available here.) 56 new images were added, and about a dozen older photos culled, with all but two galleries getting new work. That brings the gallery total to 260 images -- the best 1% of all the shots Tim's taken with his Nikon D300. Adding photos to the galleries is so time-consuming that it's done only twice a year, generally in June and December. The place to see the best photos when they're new is in Tim's blogs. Every new addition to the galleries was first published earlier, when brand new, in the blogs.
After working with Tim for his Western Horseman feature, "Growing Up Rodeo", Laekyn Reust and her mother Robyn hired Tim to shoot Laekyn's senior photos, then used them to create a unique and impressive graduation announcement at Shutterfly. They used another image for return address labels, too -- a photo of Laekyn looking back over her shoulder on horseback. These creative uses of photography are exciting -- hopefully, they'll inspire others!
The June issue of New Mexico Magazine will carry three more of Tim's photos, accompanying his first article for them -- a featurette on Raton's historic Shuler Theater. Two more of Tim's featurettes with photos will run in the following months.
2010 opened with a wealth of newly published Tim Keller photographs, beginning with the 2010 New Mexico Vacation Guide. Click here to order your own free copy, or click the picture to view the complete guide online. Look for Tim's pictures on pages 35, 52, 59, and 103 -- plus three photos on page 57. Western Horseman's February 2010 issue landed at mailboxes and newstands in mid-January with a pair of Tim's features. Young colt trainer Brittany Rouse is the "Woman of the West", joining Tim's story and photographs "The Long Riders: Crossing America from Mexico to Canada on Horseback".
In mid-October 2009, six weeks before its one-year birthday, TimKellerPhotography.com reached a milestone, exceeding 100 visitors per day as measured in weekly averages.
The highest traffic day saw 184 visitors. Page views ranged from 3000 to 7000 per week over the autumn months. While American visitors were the most numerous, others came from Brazil, Mexico, Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, Greece, Switzerland, Ukraine, and many others. In the first two weeks of October, visitors included 70 from Israel, 38 from Latvia, 28 from Luxembourg, and 23 from Russia. (P.S. May 2010: The month of October had 3,042 visitors in 31 days for an average of 98 per day. By April 2010, the daily average reached 200.) TimKellerPhotography.com launched November 28, 2008, and sold its first print (16"x24" Bringing Up the Rear from the Cattle Drive gallery) two days later. The following month, TimKellerArts.com was added as a separate site linked to TimKellerPhotography.com. Because the two sites are technically wrapped together, the site statistics reflect traffic at the two sites together.
Tim's photographs of the 2nd Annual Capulin Volcano Run have been published on the race's official website. Posted in sequential order, they provide a scrolling slideshow of the 13-mile half marathon race. As the official Photography Director, Tim took photos of each entrant for the website. Helped by the beautiful morning and landscape, not to mention Tim's own racing around, the photos have drawn much attention and comment. Runner Jon Cornick wrote, "What an honor it is to have you photographing the second annual Capulin Half Marathon and 5K. The art of capturing and relaying emotion is a skill that can't be taught, it must be found. You've found it Tim. Thanks again for shooting the race and I'll never again mistake you for a dead deer in the middle of the road." Another runner posted Tim's pictures on a Runner's World forum, which drew more comment.
Tim's six-page feature "Growing Up Rodeo" has been published in the October 2009 issue of Western Horseman. Tim's third WH story this year features five of his photographs, including an opening two-page spread of young cowboy Paul Grice staring off into his future as his Quarter Horse Bueno pauses to snack. The issue is available on newstands until mid-October.
Tim's photograph "Raton Junkyard 18" continued its winning ways in September when it was awarded "Honorable Mention" and a cash prize at the 33rd Annual International Art Exhibit and Sale in Raton, New Mexico. In the region's biggest show, both in size and prestige, only 19 awards were presented among the 247 entries, which included work in seven categories or media. A larger print of "Raton Junkyard 18" was purchased by the City of Belen, New Mexico, earlier in 2009. Prior to that, it was the first framed image Tim ever sold when pastel master Cindy Montoya bought the artist's proof at the opening of Tim's first show, at Studio C in October, 2008. Not bad for a piece of junk.
The City of Rio Rancho has added to its website a feature on its acquisition of Tim's photograph "Distance". It includes some background on New Mexico's unique Art in Public Places program. Click on the NMA logo above to view Rio Rancho's comments.
Tim's black-and-white portrait "Archie" was named "Best of Show" at the awards reception of the 3rd Annual Ralph Solano Memorial Photography Exhibit and Sale Friday evening, July 3, at Raton's municipal Old Pass Gallery. The image, published nationally in May by Western Horseman magazine with Tim's profile of Archie West, won the show's cash prize and Best of Show ribbon. "Bringing Up the Rear", one of Tim's cattle drive images, was awarded "Honorable Mention". This was Tim's second appearance in a juried show after his debut in last fall's International Art Exhibit and Sale, where his "Lonely House with Moon" gained "Honorable Mention" recognition and a cash prize. Both shows are sponsored by the Raton Arts and Humanities Council. The Solano show, judged by photographer Kathy Longinaker, will remain on display throughout July at the Old Pass Gallery on historic First Street in downtown Raton, New Mexico.
A pair of Tim's framed photographs are now available for viewing in their permanent public locations.
"Distance" is in the entryway to the public pool at Rio Rancho's Cabezon Recreation Center, 2305 Cabezon Blvd., Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124. It's pictured above with the staff that installed it.
"Raton Junkyard 18" adorns the cafe of the Belen Public Library, just off the teen reading room. This wonderful library is located a short walk from the southern terminus of the Rail Runner Express, at 333 Becker Ave., Belen, New Mexico 87002. Both purchases were made possible by New Mexico Arts' "Art in Public Places" program -- Thanks go to Ben Owen and the NM Arts staff, and the state government of New Mexico, for their wonderful support and appreciation of the arts in our beautiful state.
The A.R. Mitchell Museum in Trinidad, Colorado, will exhibit "Southwest Wanderings", June 4-28, 2009. The opening reception will be Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a group show of twelve artists in various media who have supported the Pinon Canyon Art Project to keep rural southeastern Colorado a wild and sacred place in the face of the U.S. Army's intent to convert a million acres to a live fire maneuver range.
Artists include Debbie Bernhardt, Fran Dodd, Doug Holdread, Tim Keller, Paula Little, Frank LaLumia, Linda Mahony, Allan McConnell, Eric Michaels, Lois Petersen, Wayne Pritchard, Amanda Thompson, and Eldon Warren. Six of Tim Keller's photographs will be on display, including "Lonely House with Moon", "Distance", "Fore & Aft" and "Lee" (shown above).
Tim's show at the A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado, has been extended by one week. The final day is Saturday, May 30.
Six of Tim's images will be held over to the June show, the Pinon Canyon Art Project, where they'll be joined by the work of other fine artists in various media, all of whom have contributed their efforts to stopping the U.S. Army's land grab in southeastern Colorado.
Tim's show at the A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado, drew 100 guests for a catered artist reception Friday night, May 8, 2009.
For a quick virtual tour of the show, click the photo and enter. The show remains up through May 23. A few of the photographs will remain through June as part of the upcoming Pinon Canyon Art Project show.
The A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado, has announced its show of Tim Keller's photographs entitled "Distance -- The Northeastern Corner of New Mexico".
The show will run May 1 - 23, 2009, with a catered artist reception Friday, May 8, from 5 to 8 pm. "The Mitch" is located at 150 E. Main Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082. Phone is 719-846-4224. Tim's image above, "Lonely House with Moon", will be used on postcards and posters promoting the show.
The 2009 BeefSpotter feedlot atlas has been released and is for sale at $45 with Tim's cattle drive photo "Centerline" on the cover. Further details are available below.
"Distance" (below) was purchased by the city of Rio Rancho for display at its recreation center. Belen purchased "Raton Junkyard 18" for one of its three libraries.
NM Arts selected 329 works in all media from more than 800 entries. A slideshow is currently on a six-month tour to buyers at locations around the state. Tim's photographs were both purchased at the first stop on the tour.
The BeefSpotter Atlas has licensed Tim's photograph "Centerline" for its 2009 cover. Attracted by Tim's "Bringing Up the Rear" in Western Horseman magazine, the publishers came to the website to license the image. Here, they found "Centerline" and ended up choosing that image instead. The annual BeefSpotter Atlas sells for $45, purchased by people throughout the cattle industry. Publishing 4000 copies, the BeefSpotter Atlas provides detailed map location and contact information to over 800 feedyards, 80 auction and sale barns, and the largest beef packers in the United States. For over 20 years BeefSpotter has been the industry standard, providing comprehensive information used by cattle haulers, livestock feed companies, and many other associated industries.
The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art is planning an exhibition of Tim's photography in mid-2009. Located in Trinidad, Colorado, "the Mitchell" will announce the exhibition dates soon.
New Mexico Arts has announced the finalists in its biannual program to provide fine arts for public installations. Two of Tim's photographs have been selected for the 2009 Purchase Initiative. They are now eligible for purchase with state funds for permanent display in public places. 329 works in all media were selected from more than 800 entries. Tim's two selected images are "Distance" and "Raton Junkyard 18".
TimKellerPhotography.com launched November 28, 2008, the day after Thanksgiving, and sold its first print (16"x24" Bringing Up the Rear from the Cattle Drive gallery) two days later. |
