Comments on: Inspiration: William Neill’s Yosemite Volume One

By: Brian Rueb

Brian Rueb — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:36:35 +0000

I remember when books and galleries were the only way to view and appreciate new work, and find inspiration. I kind of miss those days…where the images you saw were the way they were intended to be seen. Now with the computers, while there is certainly more access to seeing work, it’s never seen the way it’s truly meant to be viewed…everyone has different monitors, files can’t be really seen big due to fear of theft…it’s blessing and curse I guess…

I always enjoy the blogs Guy keep it up.

By: Richard Wong

Richard Wong — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:14:04 +0000

I was blown away by Bill’s work when I saw it on display at the Weston Gallery in Carmel a number of years ago. I also own his Yosemite book and it is one of my favorite photo books in my collection. I’ll have to pick up Landscapes of the Spirit if I can find it for a decent price.

By: Edward Mendes

Edward Mendes — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:53:14 +0000

I count Bill as an inspiration in my own work as well. I remember well my early days in the medium and the drive to consume any information regarding photography, especially scenic and nature photography. Seeing Bill’s work in the Ansel Adams Gallery, looking through his books and reading his column in OP were all wonderful sources of knowledge and built a desire to go further. Thanks to Bill and thanks Guy for the wonderful article.

By: Celebrating Wilderness By William Neill » Landscape Photography Blogger

Celebrating Wilderness By William Neill » Landscape Photography Blogger — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:48:33 +0000

[...] photography subjects. He also recently posted a tribute to William Neill on his blog called, “Inspiration: William Neill’s Yosemite Volume One.” I asked William Neill to publish his article on my blog months ago and have had it scheduled [...]

By: Ed Cooley

Ed Cooley — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:09:20 +0000

Kudos Guy, like you, Mr. Niell has been an inspiration to me too. You both look beyond the obvious to see the art in everyday scenes.

By: Alistair Scott

Alistair Scott — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:04:15 +0000

Thanks for this Guy. I’d not heard of William Neill before but looking at his work I realise I’ve bee missing something. He’s a worthy successor to Ansel Adams.

I’d love to visit Yosemite sometime, but I live across the far side of the Atlantic. Still, I have the European Alps and I can gain inspiration from photographers like this.

Thanks again

By: David Leland Hyde

David Leland Hyde — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:23:50 +0000

William Neill was a long time friend with my father. They inspired each other and both taught at the Ansel Adams workshops. I have a book or two of his and they are well-worth looking to inspiring photography examples.

By: Marco Santos Marques

Marco Santos Marques — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:33:15 +0000

For my you are also an inpiration, Guy!
Cheers for you and William.

Marco Santos Marques
Lightscapes in Nature

By: William Neill

William Neill — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:08:16 +0000

Guy, Thanks for the kind words! It is so rewarding to provide inspiration, and make the past 25 years of hard work worthwhile!

Dan, thanks for mentioning my Yosemite book. Yes, it is still in print but hard to find at the moment. Publisher is reprinting in the fall. I have a few: http://www.williamneill.com/store/books/yosemite-promise-of-wildness.html

By: Marco Santos Marques

Marco Santos Marques — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:05:04 +0000

Like Ansel Adams he is a big inspiration a reference.
I will buy the desktop version.

Guy, thanks for share!
I think that you’re a inspiration also and big one!

Marco