Digital Dave McCoy
When Dave McCoy arrived in the Eastern Sierra on his motorcycle in the in the early part of the 20th century, who would have thought that he would make his mark in so many ways outside of the Ski industry on our lives.
After Dave retired at age 90, he picked up at camera and started shooting the scenery of the eastern Sierra. Now 4 1/2 years after his retirement from his building the Mammoth Mountain empire, Dave continues his prolific passion with a digital camera and an off road vehicle, known as a Rhino.
Dave logged over 40,000 miles in the first year in his Rhino while taking photos and learning about using a MAC computer to store, edit and file his 100s of thousands of photos he now has in his personal library of outstanding scenery photos. His teacher for the MAC and Photoshop has been his young friend, Brandon Russell, who grew up in Mammoth Lakes.
The photos, with their ethereal perspective, from a man who has seen so many sunrises and sunsets in Mammoth and Bishop, gives us all a view into the vision of one amazing person!
Sierra Design Studio is proud to announce that Dave McCoy will be displaying his photos beginning in Feb. 2010.
Dave's photos depict the scenery of the Sierra, from the deserts of the valley to the high mountain peaks. He has captured the Bristlecone Pines, the oldest living trees located in the White Mountains, Desert sheep, bald eagles, wild horses and ducks flying over his pond in his backyard in Bishop. There are shots of clouds and rocks that look like animals and people, as well his images of the snow capped mountains and sunsets show a sense of balance of color and textures seen through a well trained eye.
Dave's vision is profound, from all of his creations, his photography, his zest and excitement for life. With all that is written about him and his family, its still amazing to know someone who has such a passion for everything that he does.
I am honored to display and have Dave's photography for sale in my store. And by the way, part of the sale proceeds go to The Mammoth Lakes Foundation, which supports our college!
So, when placing photography in your home, here are a few tips. Remember that the glass will reflect light so try to hang pieces where they will have not have direct sun on them. You can see the photo better and this will also help with fading of the print too.
Don't overdo it with photos. One image as a focal piece, is much more effective to balance a room. Smaller images grouped together on a wall that is proportionate, is also a nice way to show pieces of art or photography. Grouping is critical to keep the room and all the items in the room in balance.
Watch for our Gallery Opening for Dave McCoy the weekend of Feb.13, 2010.
