The Yellowstone
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Stan has been a professional photographer for over 12 years. His interest in the field evolved from a love of the outdoor life. His travels involve hiking, backpacking and rambles to high mountain areas. These trips, combined with Stan's photographic expertise, have resulted in a collection of images few have had a chance to capture. According to Stan, the ability to create good photographs is an on-going, learning experience. One "must learn the differences between how film 'sees' and how our eyes 'see' and apply those lessons to the creation of images." We think you will agree that Stan has been a good student. In addition to shooting photos, Stan frequently writes about the places he visits. Some of his stories have appeared in Backpacker Magazine (including the online version) and Outside Magazine, as well as publications in his local area such as Sierra Heritage Magazine and the Mountain Democrat newspaper. Stan also operates a stock agency that provides images to advertising agencies and graphic design firms. We invite you to enjoy Stan's work at http://www.yellowstone.net/swphoto. |
The coal rights transfer had been touted by the Montana congressional delegation as a way of lessening the state-wide economic impact of the Crown Butte Mine buyout. Environemental groups, on the other hand, are pleased by Clinton's line-item veto, noting that coal rights transfer would have negatively impacted Montana's environment. This apparent closing-chapter of Crown Butte's proposed New World Mine on the border of Yellowstone has once again highlighted the ongoing battle between the mining and eco-tourism industries in the state of Montana. Indeed, Montana's relatively short history has deep roots in the mining industry, yet the last decade has witnessed a steady decline of mining jobs even as the eco-tourism industry has grown in leaps and bounds and now has a larger economic impact upon the region than does mining. Two other very recent events are also telling of the current difficulties facing the mining industry in Montana: the past two weeks alone have witnessed the demise of a major gold mine and a major coal mine. The future of the Montana/Wyoming region appears to be found more in the likes of Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier Parks than in the pits and tunnels of mining operations. --------------------- Have you ever wondered how much of an economic impact the Yellowstone region (including Grand Teton National Park) has annually? According to a recent article in the Billings Gazette, the Yellowstone region adds some $2.2 billion dollars each year to "regional tourism and employment." --------------------- Editor's Note: Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays, only two editions of the Yellowstone Net Newspaper will be published this week: today's edition and Wednesday's edition (Nov. 26).
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BILLINGS, Mont. (YNET) -- Yellowstone Net
is pleased to host a web site for Stan White Photography which offers a selection of
prints by this excellent photographer. Stan's dramatic images of Yellowstone and other
national parks reflect a deep respect for these unique and valuable places.