We have just added a new gallery with pictures from Jason's recent trip to Moab, UT. There are some great icons like Mesa Arch, Turret Arch, Balanced Rock, and Islands in the Sky, along with other photos from the Moab area. You can follow this link to see them.

We have just created a new iGoogle theme featuring scenic photos from the Florida Gulfcoast. Each hour your page updates with a new landscape photo from Jason's "Visions of Florida" collection. To add this as your theme make sure you have your iGoogle homepage set up, then follow the link below, and click the "Add it Now" button.

http://www.google.com/ig/directory?hl=en&gl=us&type=themes&url=www.jasonhahn.com/theme/theme_hnp_scenics.xml

Greetings from the NANPA Summit. For those that were interested, below is the link to my presentation on Web Design and Search Engines. Its a big file so it may take a while to open.

Web Design and Search Engines Presentation Link

We have just completed a major site redesign, updating the site's look and adding some great new features. You can still search our galleries for all of your stock photography needs and photography prints, but we have added a new gifts section that includes mugs, gift baskets, calendars and more.

We believe the new site should have all the bugs worked out, but if you come across anything that doesn't work, or look quite right, please feel free to drop us a note. We hope you enjoy the new look and features!

Jason is hosting a half day seminar on nature photography at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center. The workshop includes both field and classroom sessions that focus on helping you improve your nature photography skills.

Pre-registration is required, contact Brooker Creek Preserve to register at (727) 453-6800.
Date/Time: Sunday, October 5, 2008, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Admission: $30/person.
Address: Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
Phone: (727) 453-6800

Nearly 50 pieces of Jason's photography can be seen at the "Visions of Florida" exhibit at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center. Take a photographic journey of Florida's west coast from the Everglades to Cedar Key. The ten locations show the amazing scenery and wildlife that our beautiful state has to offer. The exhibit is in the main welcome center as well as the auditorium and will be open until October 26th at 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688, (727) 453-6800.

A small display of Jason's work can be seen in Land O' Lakes through the end of September at Bay Gulf Credit Union, 2255 Collier Parkway behind the Publix.

I am very pleased to announce that I came in fourth place overall in the 2008 Images for Conservation Pro-tour competition, and had seven images in the top 100 (top 20 in each of 5 categories). I was the highest placing first-time competitor in this year's competition, and one of the few, if not only, top ten finishers that did not have an assistant during any part of the competition.

This competition draws photographers from around the world, and is extremely competitive and challenging. Photographers are individually paired with a Texas ranch where they live for a month photographing the wildlife and scenery on the ranch. At the end of the competition, each photographer submits a portfolio of 60 images covering five categories of wildlife and scenery which are judged by a panel of judges, whom are all noted photographers in their own right.

I was very fortunate to have been paired with the Pedrotti-Sorgenté Ranch for the competition, where in 30 days I captured over 14,000 images and observed dozens of species, many rare and endangered. The ranch was amazing in its biodiversity and beauty, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to photograph it.

You can see my ICF portfolio at: http://www.jasonhahn.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=86

I recently had the great opportunity to co-host three episodes of the forthcoming show "Wild Photo Adventures" hosted by fellow nature photographer and friend Doug Gardner. Doug's show is a great behind the scenes look at nature photography, taking the viewer to some of the best nature photography locations around the country. For Doug's shows in Florida, I guided him through some of my favorite places along Florida's Gulf Coast, from the beaches of Ft. De Soto to the Myakka Dry Prairie and River basin. I also got to play co-host to an episode featuring the manatees of Crystal River (check out the Manatee Photos in my galleries, they were all from this show!). The shows have now finished production and will be airing this summer throughout the southeast US on PBS, go to Doug's site "Wild Photo Adventures" for show times, . You can also view episodes of the show online at http://www.wildphotoadventures.com/watch.html

From Doug's site -

Each week tag along with host Doug Gardner through adverse conditions and terrain in search of that one great photograph. Take a look behind the scenes at what it takes to be a professional nature photographer. Learn new tips and techniques that will bring life back into your photographs.

Wild Photo Adventures is the first wildlife and nature photography television show of it's kind to ever be aired. Join us each week as we travel around the globe to great locations to photograph wildlife, it's behavior and it's environment. Each week we will show you where to go, how to find wild subjects and how to photograph them in new and creative ways. Whether it's Grizzlies in Alaska, Utah's Canyon's, waterfowl of the East Coast or poisonous snakes in the Amazon; Wild Photo Adventures delivers exciting and educational entertainment for anyone who has a love for the great outdoors.

I have just added a new gallery of Marine Mammal Photos, included manatee photos and dolphin pictures. Many of the manatee photos were captured while co-hosting an episode of "Wild Photo Adventures" a new wildlife photography television series by nature photographer Doug Gardner which will be airing this spring, more details on this to come soon.

Each year the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) sponsors the "NANPA Showcase" competition, selecting the best nature photography from throughout North America. The judges look for the most creative, original, and skilled images that NANPA members have captured, and select the top 100 of these images to be in the annual NANPA Showcase.

This year, three of my images have been selected as part of the top 100, one of which, "Out of the Shadows - British Columbian Wolf", was selected as a Judges’ Choice Award award winner. Also selected in the top 100, are my photos "Pine Glades Lake Sunset - Everglades" and "Dance - Reddish Egret Canopy Hunting"

From the judge - "Dark, mysterious and unexpected - this is a striking vision of an animal we have seen many times before, but never like this. Although clearly taken of a captive animal, the image is no less creative or provocative. Does the piercing stare reinforce negative stereotypes of killer wolves? Perhaps, but it is still a well-crafted and original image that has haunted me since I first saw it."

I was recently interviewed by Fox 13 of Tampa for their evening new segment "What's Right with Tampa Bay". Shot at the Weedon Island Preserve where I have my photography exhibit "Visions of Florida, I discuss nature photography and my work. Go to Fox 13's website to see the interview at this link: "What's Right: Jason Hahn"

My article, "Beyond Just Code: Tips for Building Your Photography Website" is published as part of this month's issue of Naturescapes.net. You can read the article there, or here on my website at http://www.jasonhahn.com/nucleus/item/96

Each year the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) sponsors the “NANPA Showcase” competition, selecting the best nature photography from throughout North America. The judges look for the most creative, original, and skilled images that NANPA members have captured, and select the top 100 of these images to be in the annual NANPA Showcase. Of these, the top ten are selected for special recognition and prizes.

This year, three of my images have been selected as part of the top 100, one of which, “In Mom’s Shadow – Sandhill Crane and Chick”, is a top 10 award winner. Awards will be presented at a special multimedia presentation during the annual NANPA conference in Palm Springs, California in January 2007. Also selected in the top 100, are my photos “Dragonfly on Heliconia” and “Splash of Color - Roseate Spoonbill”.

I have a two page spread featured in this month's issue of "Outdoor Photographer" Magazine of my shot "Food Fight - Royal Terns fighting over a fish. Pick up a copy and check it out!