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Galen Rowell
(1940 - 2002)
American photographer and mountaineer
American photographer and mountaineer
American wilderness photographer and mountaineer celebrated for his pioneering adventure photography.
Born in California in 1940, Rowell studied physics before turning to photography and mountaineering. He pioneered dynamic landscape photography, authoring the book 'Mountain Light,' and captured iconic images of Everest, the Himalayas, and deserts. His photographs bridged adventure and art, leading to numerous exhibitions and magazine covers. A co-founder of the North American Nature Photography Association, he advocated for wilderness conservation. Rowell died in 2002, but his influence endures through his images and writings.
2002
Galen Rowell