Rowell, an american photographer, began his photography career as a hobby and way of sharing his experiences that stemed from his true passion of rock climbing and other outdoor activities. His love of nature and the outdoors introduced him to many beautiful landscapes, which he began capturing to share with friends and family. Galen's photography transcends the element of the photographer just capturing the scene though, he is centrally involved in the activity and the scenery, relaying to the viewer the element of adventure and emotion that is experienced when scaling a mountain or traveling in the wilderness. During his career Galen received much praise and recognition, including receiving an Ansel Adams award in 1984, as well as a National Science Foundation Artists and Writers Grant to photograph Antartica. Galen Rowell died in 2002 in a plane crash on his way home from a photo workshop class in Alaska.
- Cody Barz
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