Vern Clevenger Photography

Have a Great New Year... This capture was in my mind, and I actively worked on it since 2009. Back in the days when I when I had a loaner system from Nikon, I attempted my first images from this location. It required a LONG time for the right-side of my brains to come up with stunning image, all the way to late 2020. There were other possibilities, but I remember becoming aware of these aspens in the spring of 2015. I conceived of various compositions and lighting contingenci...es and made many attempts in the last five years. I worked the theme in the spring of 2015, and again in the summers, and made attempts the autumns of 2017 and 2019. Without snow in autumn, and after a recent snowfall too. All were good but they did not have that special extra of my portfolio images. Eventually in the early winter of 2020, I found success. The first substantial storm with a few inches of snow, the road was not closed yet, a strong reflection a nearby snow covered slope. All these things were key to success. And my post-processing had advanced enough to handle an extremely high contrast scene too. I am quite happy with this image. All the best, Vern, Margaret, Dylan and Sabrina See more

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The Thanksgiving Holiday Show will NOT be held at the Vons Mall, but I will be fully set up with the regular display at my gallery, this Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm, and by appointment Sunday. Please wear a mask if you stop by. If you won't be able to make it to town this weekend, call or text me if you are interested in sale options. ... The first signed copies of every print of many new images are available now at 40% off during our Black Friday Event. All new captures are on the New Prints section of the webpage. The Sale: Now through Dec 1 (extra deals on Black Friday, Nov. 29) Sale includes all orders (website, e-mail, and in-person) Prints, Canvases, and Metal Prints: 40% off all Unframed Prints On Black Friday, select another print or canvas free of charge if your order of prints or canvas exceeds $2000. Framing: 10% off all Framing Costs Workshops: 2021 Workshops - 20% off Vern and Margaret

Portland Japanese Gardens I had heard about and seen versions of this capture for years, maybe decades. So in this case, I did not discover this image. But I was sure that in late October, the autumn colors would be superb. And how true, the Japanese Gardens were on fire the last week of October. And there was a light overcast too, a rain stopped a few minutes earlier, the wet leaves were shimmering. By chance I met another photographer from the Bay Area at the gate, we had ...the same idea in mind. And he was originally from Asia! We had the afternoon alone in this spot too. An employee from the Garden mentioned you were allowed only 15 minutes on the weekend! I made many captures of this superb spot, it’s really a small shooting area, maybe the camera positions are about 5 to 8 feet apart. Every one of them is great, but I preferred a wider angle viewpoint. This decision let me use my very widest lens too, a Canon 16-35L, version 3. It is an incredible lens! Thanx! Vern and Margaret WWW.VernClevenger.com

All the best to you and your families during this crazy year of 2020. As you may know, we made a seven week trip to the San Juan's of Colorado, the amazing fall colors of southern Utah and then on to Bend and Portland, Oregon. It was just outrageous, and the trip opened my eyes to other spots than my beloved Sierra! There will be quite a few new images coming up on the website and at the Thanksgiving. Click through the website for a preview of the new work from this autumn, a...nd check back weekly as I'll be releasing more images throughout the month. Upcoming Local Shows: Thanksgiving Show in Mammoth, November 27th and 28th from 11AM to 5PM. There will not be a show in the Von's Mall due to the Coronavirus this year. We encourage you call and text regarding your purchases! And I will be in my Gallery on Friday and Saturday of the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Please wear masks, we would be happy to see all of our special clients. The Holiday Sale Now through 30th Sale includes all orders via the website, phone orders, e-mail, gallery, or Thanksgiving Show And phone are the best too. I like to be on touch with EVERY client!!! Prints 40% off all Unframed Prints and Giclee Canvas Sorry, but Metal Prints are already marked down Framing 10% off all Framing Costs I hope to connect at my show, on the phone, or via email! All the best, Vern, Margaret, Dylan, Sabrina

Our Recent Trip to Utah and Colorado Keeping in touch with friends and clients is a must, here are a few new captures from our travels through Utah so far. I plan to be in the gallery a good amount of time after we return by November 8, but our hours are more flexible and it’s best to text or call ahead (760-934-5100) if you want to meet up. Managing much of the business on-line has been a challenge on the road, I may have to invest in a satellite Internet system next time. ...We traveled through southern Utah without seeing a signal light for several weeks, the overall Internet coverage was spotty!!! Be sure and check www.vernclevenger.com out in the coming weeks, many more captures will be online. Our November Black Friday Sale starts on November 10. Images shown here on on sale NOW. Please call for that first print! We continue to hope that you and your loved one are faring well during these unpredictable and challenging times. Vern, Margaret, Dylan, and Sabrina