The iconic Photography West Gallery in Carmel is one of—if not the only—galleries in today's digital world exclusively devoted to film photography. Founded by Carol Williams 40 years ago, and directed by her daughter, Julia Christopher, its redwood walls are illuminated by handmade originals from legendary masters of photography. Luminous rare gelatin silver landscapes by Ansel … [Read more...] about Forty Years of Fine Art on Film
Lifestyle
Capturing California with a Creative Eye
Monterey Peninsula's Love Affair with Art
Artists of all types have main-tained a long-held love affair with the Monterey Penin-sula in general, Carmel in particular. For nearly one and a half centuries, all manner—poets, musicians, writers, sculptors, painters—have been drawn as moths to a flame by the area's unparalleled beauty, temperate climate and (once) inexpensive cost of living. The earliest Bohemian painters … [Read more...] about Capturing California with a Creative Eye
Home Away from Hollywood
Celebrities Flock to the Monterey Peninsula
MONTEREY, CA - JUNE 18: American guitarist Jimi Hendrix (1942 - 1970) plays his Fender Stratocaster guitar while performing at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival, on June 18, 1967 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Ed Caraeff/Getty Images) From its earliest days, Carmel-by-the-Sea has lured the famous to its borders. Most are looking for a break from the … [Read more...] about Home Away from Hollywood
Pivoting During a Pandemic
Local Nonprofits Needed More Than Ever
The dog's owners were despondent. Their "baby," a Border Collie mix, couldn't stop licking her leg after a previous surgery site had reopened, leaving the tip of a metal rod jutting out. Because of Covid-19, both of the dog's parents had been laid off and they were losing their home. Thankfully, local nonprofit Max's Helping Paws was able to cover the vet bill. "People who … [Read more...] about Pivoting During a Pandemic
A Picturesque Pilgrimage
Randy Tunnell Photographs: Local Faith Leaders
For more than 40 years, photographer Randy Tunnell has been a respected member of the Monterey Peninsula publishing and advertising community. His beautifully crafted images have appeared in virtually every Carmel-area publication and his more anonymous commercial work is viewed by thousands every day. In December of 2018, Tunnell embarked on a project to photograph as many … [Read more...] about A Picturesque Pilgrimage