FOR JEFF by AndreasResch

This is an older shot of mine that I reworked recently. It's not about new stuff today, it's about remembering. One year ago we lost a great photographer. I never met Jeff Swanson in person, but always admired his images and followed his adventures with fellow photographers. He went way too early - RIP Jeff. You can view Jeff's images at jeffitandbethere.com - the profit from any print sales goes toward the Melanoma Research Foundation. They also accept straight donations. Tachihara 4x5" Field Camera, Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm, Velvia 50. via 500px http://bit.ly/1JIyZca

FOR JEFF by tkottary

This image is dedicated in honor of Jeff Swanson, who passed away year ago from Melanoma. Please click this link to support Jeff and Melanoma Research Foundation. Jeff It Be There Funds raised by the sale of Jeff’s prints will be donated in his name to the Melanoma Research Foundation. via 500px http://bit.ly/1JtR9uL

For Jeff by fzaidi

If landscape photography has taught us anything it is the ephemeral nature of the fleeting beauty that we all try to capture in our own unique way. Catching the right moment is considered to be one of the primary objectives of any passionate photographer. The moment passes but its essence always burns a footprint in the memory of the observer and with some skill and creative expression the photographer can share that memory with the rest of the community in the form of a photograph. The analogy of life and people you meet is similar. Lives eventually end and people eventually leave but the lasting impression some of them make in your memory and in your life is what survives everything else. Jeff Swanson was one such fleeting moment in the life of many photographers as nature took him away from all of us at such an early age. I was not lucky enough to meet him in person but hearing about him from my photographer friends and viewing his work, I realize how special and talented he was in his skill to capture those transient moments. We as a photographic community are at a loss today because we do not have him around us but he must have felt proud had he known how he was able to bring together a community of photographers from different places and backgrounds for a cause. We can all play our part in paying tribute to his work by visiting jeffitandbethere.com. All funds raised by the sale of Jeff's prints will contribute to the donation in his name to the Melanoma Research Foundation. via 500px http://bit.ly/1JtR9uE

FOR JEFF by jaychong

re-edit of an older photo. It seems these past few months the Landscape photography community has been caught in a loop rehashing/arguing over topics that really shouldn't need administrative oversight and way too much time and energy dedicated. I am so encouraged and saddened by today's postings. I am encouraged because I see a community of photographers united for a cause and share stories for a passing of a friend and fellow photog. I am saddened because in reading so many stories shared by people that I think Jeff Swanson is a person that I would have loved to have known. His legacy exists through his work and his loyal and passionate friends. "Jeff it and be there" Take a look at Jeff's work, story and if you can help donate towards a worthy cause: http://bit.ly/1Esn55O via 500px http://bit.ly/1JIz0gi

FOR JEFF by landESCAPEphotography

This photo is dedicated to our friend and landscape photographer extraordinare Jeff Swanson, who had his life taken away from him when he was far too young for it. Jeff was an amazing guy, and I had the pleasure of shooting with him a couple times out in Death Valley. We were planning a Sierra backcountry trip, as it was one of our favorite places, but that opportunity got taken away from us. I hope you will visit his site here to see his beautiful work: jeffitandbethere.com Funds raised by the sale of Jeff’s prints will be donated in his name to the Melanoma Research Foundation. via 500px http://bit.ly/1Fes59c

FOR JEFF by tulatop

This one’s best viewed on black. Abiqua Falls · Abiqua Creek · Scotts Mills · Oregon · USA Click here to purchase a print and to read the full drawn-out story, including tech info. But the real reason I’m posting a photo here again after saying a few months ago I’d never post another photo here again isn’t for my benefit...it’s for yours. And it’s not some egotistical thing about how my photography might inspire you...it’s about who inspires me, and who I hope might inspire you in turn. Don’t know anything about Jeff Swanson? Or what it means to “Jeff it and be there”? Read my narrative for If Tomorrow Never Comes and hopefully you’ll understand...maybe even change your perspective a little on what it means to really live. Every time I land on this page (and for whatever reason, that happens quite a lot), my heart aches the same way it did the day I found out he’d died. But it’s a good ache...a life-affirming one that lets me know that that four-chambered thing is still pounding inside my chest, pumping blood throughout my body, infusing me with abilities I have no right taking for granted. I know there are a million and a half causes and campaigns you could take up out there in the real world, but if you’re so inclined, I’d ask that you check out and chip in to the Melanoma Research Foundation, or you can visit this memorial website generously hosted as a donation by SmugMug in Jeff’s honor. I have to be transparent in saying that I largely left 500px because all too often it was about silly and petty competition. I return in hopes of reminding people that that’s not what art is about, as far as I know. Art’s about transmitting ideas...about connecting...one soul to another. Art’s about humanity. And life’s about living. Jeff Swanson helps remind me of both those things. All that said, I’ll go back to laying low here now, but you can still find me and follow me on Facebook. Please be good to one another out there. Peace. 2la via 500px http://bit.ly/1Ko2kux

FOR JEFF by hillsee

In memory and honour of Jeff Swanson, an immensely talented landscape photographer. Jeff's life was cut tragically short by melanoma ~ in his words 'this nasty, as yet incurable disease.' It is to also to further his desire to raise money to combat melanoma, memorial page set up in Jeff’s honor http://bit.ly/1hqNtlP via 500px http://bit.ly/1JsDzrw

FOR JEFF by everlookphotography

Mount Buffalo, Victoria One year ago, a distant photographic colleague Jeff Swanson passed away after battling with melanoma. Though I never met Jeff, I could tell that those who did, held him in the highest regard. As outdoor photographers, we tend to be the ones most at risk of developing this type of cancer so I’m hoping that this and many related posts in the next 24 hours will not only bring awareness to the issue but help to support its casualties. On an even more personal note, Marianne and I have been in the doldrums a little while adjusting to the death of our 13 year old husky who also died of locally advanced melanoma which prevented him from eating in the end. Please visit either of the two links below either to support the broader melanoma cause, or to support Jeff and his loved ones . [Melanoma Research Foundation] [Jeff and be there!] About this image : Only a short 2 months ago, I remember rushing my way as safely as I could while driving 30km/h through thick fog to be able to get to a reasonable vantage point over the Cathedral atop Mount Buffalo. Freezing conditions and ice on the path made it all the more tricky to ‘rush’ up but thankfully when the sun arrived, I felt at peace enough to take my time with the images having let the adrenaline get me up here. This is the true scene without the interpreted clouds from the previous post from here. via 500px http://bit.ly/1MYps1u

FOR JEFF by jessesummers

This image honors the life of Jeff Swanson. Please provide support in his memory here: Melanoma Research via 500px http://bit.ly/1FdcQgP

FOR JEFF by Shainblum

The stars aligned for me on this night and after a week of fogged in coastline, I finally got an opportunity to see the Milky Way over Shark Fin Cove. The neon light you see in the distance is from fishing boats and the warm light to the left is from Santa Cruz. It was an amazing night, I hope you all enjoy the photo. This image is dedicated to Jeff Swanson. I never had the opportunity to meet him. But I very much considered him a friend. Our online conversations always left me laughing and smiling. A year ago he passed away from Melanoma. We all hold him in our hearts. Please click this link to support Jeff and Melanoma Research Foundation. Memorial Page Melanoma Research Foundation via 500px http://bit.ly/1MYpqHc

Darkwave by alexnoriega

Hey there. I know some of you have probably seen this image before, but I'm re-posting it for a reason. It's been one year since friend and photographer Jeff Swanson passed away all too young from melanoma, and those of us who knew him are putting up images in his memory. I don't have any new images processed and ready, so I'm re-posting this one that was strangely purple in its first rendition - went for a straight blue this time. You can view Jeff's images at jeffitandbethere.com - the profit from any print sales goes toward the Melanoma Research Foundation. They also accept straight donations. RIP, buddy. via 500px http://bit.ly/1Esn55P