JEFF MITCHUM, ONE OF TODAY’S MOST PROLIFIC FINE ART LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHERS,
RETURNS FROM THREE-YEAR HIATUS TO RELEASE “PANGEA”
After losing his wife to cancer, Jeff Mitchum has finally found inspiration to enter the wilds again. The internationally-recognized fine art landscape photographer releases an image of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and titles it “Pangea” to remember the brief moments before grand movements.
Behind the Lens Story from Jeff Mitchum:
The evening “Pangea” was captured brought a strange silence with it, similar to the quiet voices of fading wind. Slowly the sun moved to the edge of the horizon, the last rays of warmth filtered through the clouds and trees, and Half Dome resurrected as she does each evening. What made the moment that much more special, was to stand on the spot my mentor, Ansel Adams, stood with his wife when he captured his famous “Monoloth.” I also felt the presence of my love. What will stay with me always from that evening on this rarely visited ridge will be the reflections of her walking down the aisle to say “I will.” As I awaited the transition of light, above all else, I could feel my wife’s presence. There is so much I could share about “Pangea,” but my memory on this image is simply filled by my stunning bride and her romance of light and love in full array.
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About Jeff Mitchum Galleries
Jeff Mitchum is a renowned international landscape photographer whose images have graced the Smithsonian Institute and the Getty Museum as well as being sought by and found within the pages of prestigious outlets such as National Geographic, The Rangefinder, Photo Professional and others. In July 2013, Mitchum opened his gallery located in The District at MGM Grand. In 2014, Mitchum sold his masterpiece “Third Day” for $1.8 million; making it one of the most expensive photographs ever sold.
Self taught, Mitchum is known for capturing the stunning beauty of nature and dramatic landscape through the use of natural light and bringing it to people’s everyday lives through his world-class panoramic photography. Inspired by icons such as Ansel Adams and John Muir, his perspective and unique style in print is an extension of a commitment to perfection. In fact, in fine art photography circles, Mitchum is known as the “Ansel Adams of color.”