Art

Item Description

Title:  Glowing

Size: 16" x 24"

Media:  Image is printed on Fujiflex Crystal Archive paper, mounted on Aluminum, with a UV protective coating, and a Wood Liner (i.e., Museum Mount) for easy installation.

Location: Hermosa Beach, CA

Date Taken:  May 9, 2013

A rare springtime light show. Usually spring brings hazy conditions and a marine layer that comes and goes without warning; not the best conditions for picturesque sunsets.  This day was the exception; a light breeze, humid conditions, and some haze mixed with clouds set the stage for a beautiful orange glow.  This image captures the sun as it touches the horizon at the tip of Malibu with the Hermosa Beach Pier in the foreground.

Item Special Note

Bio: Alan Palermo Photography

Local photographer (resides in Hermosa Beach) that has turned a hobby into a passion.  Like most people, at some point in my young life I was taking pictures.  I grew up in the era of film photography.   I can honestly say I can't recall what type of camera I used initially.  Some simple point and shoot film camera, not even a true 35-millimeter.  I remember using a Canon EOS film camera at some point.  My early efforts were less than inspiring.  As I was focusing on my other career, my photography hobby was put on the shelf only to come out whenever I travelled. ¿
As the digital age of photography thrust upon us I picked up my hobby with some point and shoot cameras and began taking pictures.  After several years I decided I wanted to learn how and take better photos.  That's when I purchased my first DSLR.  Continuing my learning curve, not only with DSLR cameras, but with the subjects I wanted to shoot I can honestly say after 10+ years I'm still learning and enjoying photography.   Several years ago I began decorating our residence with photos I taken.   With a lot of positive feedback from my wife, family, and friends I was encouraged to take the next step and begin a business opportunity and offer my favorite photographs for acquisition so that others may enjoy them as much (hopefully) as my wife and I do.  

I live near the coast in Southern California, therefore it's very easy for me to go down to the beach and shoot.  I have been especially drawn to photographing sunsets and have focused a lot of my time and attention to capturing that time of day in my images.   I've always found that time of day to be so peaceful and relaxing and really enjoy being on the beach at the end of the day.  It was a natural extension of my time on the beach to learning how to best photograph those moments for their beauty and personal reflection.  The added benefit is that every sunset is different and constantly changing.  As a result I've devoted most of efforts and products to sunsets.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.  

I’ve recently taken a greater interest in landscape photography, most from traveling and my own personal adventures in Southern California.  As I enjoy backpacking and long day hikes I'm able to capture images most people will not have the opportunity to see in person.   And finally, I've expanded my photography to include wildlife.  My travels have taken me to some great places for wildlife viewing, especially Costa Rica and Africa.  I enjoy seeing wildlife in its native habitat and after photographing them have made greater attempts to capture their distinctive personalities in their home.  There is a lot to be said for watching lions from less than 30 feet away.