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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, 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. November: The month of October had 3,042 visitors in 31 days for an average of 98 per day.)

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.

New Mexico Arts has announced the purchase of two of Tim's photographs for permanent public display.

"Distance" (below) was purchased by the city of Belen for display at its recreation center. Rio Rancho 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.

The January issue of Western Horseman has reached subscribers and newstands. Tim's cattle drive photographs and story, "Driving on Blacktop", are featured along with a short bio on the contributors page. WH is the pre-eminent US horse magazine and should be available at any large newstand, such as those at Barnes & Noble or Borders. Studio C has restocked it here in northeastern New Mexico after selling out of its first 24 copies. If you want a copy but can't find it, write and we'll arrange to mail one.

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, the day after Thanksgiving, and sold its first print (16"x24" Bringing Up the Rear from the Cattle Drive gallery) two days later.