Fine Art In Skagway BW Metal Print

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(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) During the days of the Yukon Gold Rush way back in the 1870s, a small town at the base of the mountains became the entrance way for miners on their way to strike it rich. It became a " Boom Town" and quickly filled up with saloons, brothels and other enterprises to help relieve the miners of their new found resources. The famous Gold Rush was over quickly and now only tourists come, but they arrive by the thousands on huge cruise ships. Now local artisans and craftsman sell their works of art in the many stores and shops that line the streets. Hand crafted items are truly beautiful and here I discovered plenty of ... Fine Art In Skagway.

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My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...