[Above] John Bulmer Photography’s Rainbow Over the Keene Valley has been featured as the main image for the Conservationist’sI Love New York Travel Guide full page ad.
[Above] John Bulmer Photography’s image Sun and Clouds will be featured on the back cover of the February 2012 issue of the New York State Conservationist. Published six times a year, Conservationist is a New York State-focused magazine that is packed with informative and entertaining articles, first-rate photography and stunning artwork. Articles cover a broad range of environmental and natural history related topics, including fishing, hiking, recreation, travel, hunting, and nature studies. Learn more or subscribe at www.TheConservationist.org
[Above] Summit Photo from Giant Mountain, 06.26.2011
[Below] The New York State Conservationist has picked up my summit image from Giant Mountain in the Adirondack State Park as the header image for their Back Trails section of the magazine. The image will run as the last page of the magazine for the foreseeable future. It’s always an honor to work with companies and organizations that champion environmental causes, especially those who champion the open spaces and ecosystems that I care about the most. More information on my Adirondack images at www.fortysixpeaks.com
From the New York State Conservationist’s Website: Published six times a year, Conservationist is a New York State-focused magazine that is packed with informative and entertaining articles, first-rate photography and stunning artwork. Articles cover a broad range of environmental and natural history related topics, including fishing, hiking, recreation, travel, hunting, and nature studies
[Above] John Bulmer Photography has 2 images in the June 2011 New York State Conservationist’s feature More Than a Working Forest.
More Than a Working Forest outlines New York State’s 2010 acquisition of 89,000 acres as a working forest easement. I am again honored to be included in such a publication. I feel strongly about the preservation of open and wild spaces. Each year I spend countless days in the Adirondack backcountry hiking, climbing, and shooting images like the ones above. I look forward to exploring these newly acquired lands.
[Image 1] Summit View from Maccomb Mountain, Adirondack Park, New York State
[Image 2] Hiker in the rain, Lower Wolfjaw Mountain, Adirondack Park, New York State.
Five Questions for April 2, 2011: John Bulmer
Published: Saturday, April 02, 2011, Troy Record
Click here for the original article on troyrecord.com
By Danielle Sanzone
John Bulmer is a photographer, designer, and owner of John Bulmer: Photography & New Media Development. Originally from Troy, he attended Troy High School, The College of Saint Rose, and Russell Sage College. He has degrees in art/design and history. He is currently building a house in Saratoga County for his family including his wife, Kristen, and daughter, Ava.
Q: What do you do with the Photography and New Media Development business?
A: I create various visuals for all sorts of applications. As a photographer, I have shot in all sorts of conditions and situations. I shoot weddings, commercial work, mountain bike and road cycling races, portraits, and fine art landscapes. As a new media designer, I work in all aspects of Web page creation, and brand development. My roles as designer and photographer often overlap. That’s the fun part. It’s very satisfying having the capability to integrate my photography into compelling, successful design. I started my business in 1999 and I’m located in Saratoga County.
Q: Any favorite projects thus far?
A: I love everything about photography. Life is never boring with a camera nearby. But, my favorite photo project so far is getting the cover of the February 2011 issue of the New York State Conservationist for the Year of Forests. For design, I often work with a film director from Colorado designing materials for his climbing and mountaineering documentaries. On both counts, it’s a pleasure to be able to integrate the things I love into my work life.
Q: What is included in the New Media Development aspect?
A: Developing new ways to use traditional visuals. This often includes social media like Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. My Web site is www.bulmerphotography.com.
[Above] Cover Image, February 2011
New York State Conservationist, Year of Forests
Image: Thacher Park Fog, John Boyd Thacher Park, Voorheesville, New York
We originally intended on climbing East and South Dix, but the road to the Elk Lake trailhead was gated and not plowed. It was snowing heavily and since we were already in the Adirondacks, Cascade was our fallback plan. While not the highest mountain in the range, I seem to make it to the top at least once a winter. Each time, in a snow storm. The conditions at the summit were challenging with single digit temperatures, high winds, and blowing snow [see video below.] The next few weeks are going to be focused on strength training for spring. Not sure when I will get back to the Adirondacks.
[Above] Wind Formed Ice and Snow
Kaikout Kill Barrens, Pinebush Preserve
Albany, New York
Got out for about 10 miles on the snowshoes today. While not the first person out on the trails, I got to enjoy about a foot of low moisture powder. There is very little tree cover in the barrens which allows the wind unlimited artistic freedom to sculpt beautiful lines into the layers of blue ice and snow. Maybe back in the Adirondacks next week. Watching a forecast low around midweek. Let’s see how the weather plays out.
[Above] Working on new helmet camera options for the 2011 riding and climbing seasons. Working on new mounts for the VIO POV as well. Check out www.bombproofdesigns.com for more info.
Looking forward to getting the GoPros into harm’s way this summer. It’s only January 3rd and I miss my bikes. Video at www.r7studios.com.
Welcome to Forty Six Peaks. Images for the Adirondacks by Saratoga, New York-based photographer John Bulmer. Visit Bulmer Photography’s main website at www.bulmerphotography.com
[Above] Elevation Profile and Images from Tabletop Mountain, Adirondack Park, New York State
18 December 2010
Tabletop was tough not because of the terrain, but because of our gear choices. We carried a full compliment of backcountry ice equipment and 70 meters of rope. We had originally planned on doing some self arrest training and ice practice, but the slow pace dictated by heavy packs, prevented anything but summiting and heading back. We were the last people off the Marcy trail. We hit the parking lot of the Loj in pitch darkness.
[Above] Elevation Profile for Mount Greylock, Adams, Massachusetts
6 December 2010
[Above and Below] Images from the summit of Mount Greylock, Adams, Massachusetts.
Over the years, I have lost count of how many times I have topped out at the Veterans Memorial. I’ve probably hiked Greylock around 30 times. Probably climbed it on a bike over a hundred (from both sides.) I’ve spent a birthday and a New Year’s Eve on Greylock. Even climbed it once in the dark. I have a special affinity for that mountain. When I was younger and the world was smaller, I though of Mount Greylock as an adventure. Relevantly close to home, but with great views and steep inclines, I was always satisfied with my efforts on her trails and roads. It’s been about 5 years since I have been back. Yesterday was like meeting up with an old friend. The weather in the Adirondacks has been sketchy and it was nice to have a relatively stress free hike. It’s still early in the season in the ADK, so, there isn’t enough ice or snow pack. Hopefully, we’ll be back up there next week conditions permitting.
[Top] Sunset Behind the High Peaks, Adirondacks, New York : 27 November 2010
[Middle] Wind Driven Snow on Bald Peak, Adirondacks, New York : 27 November 2010
[Bottom] Antique Adirondack Map
[Below] Sunset Behind the High Peaks, Adirondacks, New York : 27 November 2010
Tough day yesterday in the mountains. With a small amount of freezing rain the night before, and constant low moisture snow throughout the day yesterday, the conditions were greasy enough to be really dangerous. All the rock faces of Bald Peak were slick and candy coated and covered with snow and there wasn’t enough ice for crampons. Just below the summit we suited up with spikes and axes. I proceeded up the last few hundred feet of rock only to feel like I was climbing on a mound of frozen marbles.We were originally planning to ascend Rocky Ridge Peak but turned around before the summit of a Bald Peak because it wasn’t worth the risk.
To compound the conditions, there was a non-stop parade of kooks out yesterday. Saturdays are always a circus in the High Peaks as the weekend warriors come out in full force. Just below the summit, we encountered a pair of hikers in approach shoes, windbreakers, and jeans. I am always resentful to see this stupidity because eventually we will be pulled into some sort of situation by ill-prepared and inexperienced kooks. Thinking we will wait a few weeks until the snow base gets deeper and the ice turns to plastic.
One of my photos from the 2010 Bethlehem Cup has been featured in the Albany Times Union’s Bike Blog. You can view the blog post here: November 16th, 2010 Times Union Bike Blog
[Above] Rideline Cycling Photography Site Design and Deployment
Rideline Photography specializes in capturing unique and timeless images of the cycling lifestyle. It takes a cyclist to capture the true essence and simplicity of cycling, racing, and the cycling lifestyle. Visit Rideline Photography at www.ridelinephotography.com or www.ridelinemedia.com
Rideline Cycling Photography: The Fine Art of Endurance, by John Bulmer
[Above] Elevation Profile from Sawteeth, Adirondacks : 8 November 2010
I loved this climb. We manged to get up there before the forecast low and winter weather moved into the valley. Snow and sleet started about an hour before we hit the final section of trail to the summit. The last 500 feet of trail consisted of mixed terrain, rock, and ice. Crampons and ice axes were required to reach the summit. Summit conditions were very windy and fogged in. I’m told that the summit of Sawteeth is one of the best views in the range. We’ll have to save that for a clear day. Yesterday was a long day, but it was fun to be out in the weather. Glad that the real teeth of winter are starting to show, especially in the High Peaks. [See images below.]
[Above Top] Images from the ascent of Sawteeth, Adirondacks on 8 November 2010.
[Above Lower] Ausable Lake in falling snow.
[Bottom Top] Rainbow Falls, St. Hubert’s, Adirondack Park [on trail to Gothics and Sawteeth]
[Bottom Lower] JKR on the descent of Sawteeth. Technical Rock and Ice.
[Above] The www.fortysixpeaks.com beta site is live. Add functionality, maps and routes will be added soon. Stay tuned.
About FortySixPeaks: Forty Six Peaks provides accurate, user-submitted navigation, maps and GPS data for New York State’s Adirondack Park. Forty Six Peaks is an ever expanding source for information, trip reports, and geo-tagged images for your Adirondack adventure.
[Above] Neversummer Studios and SummitDome have updated Weather Resources pages for New York and New England. Click on the red SkyWarn logo on each page to access maps, radar, links to New England Marine Data, and NOAA’s Experimental Mountain Point Summit Forecast for select Adirondack Peaks.
[Above Top] Elevation profile for Colvin Mountain, Essex County, Adirondack Park, New York State
[Above Bottom] Blake Mountain from the summit of Colvin Mountain
Long hike yesterday, a half marathon with backpacks to be exact. A strong low passed through the Adirondacks earlier in the week dumping a substantial amount of moisture into already wet waterlogged trail systems. The trail up Colvin was wet and bordered on a running stream in places. Our original itinerary was to include Blake Mountain too, but the trail conditions and the time of day prevented it. We walked out as the sun was setting behind the peaks of the Colvin Range and Gothics. If we had stuck to our original plan, we would have done a substantial amount of hiking under headlamps down dodgy trail conditions. Sometimes it’s better to retreat.
[Above] Algonquin 360º: 360º view from the summit of New York State’s second highest peak, Algonquin Mountain. A foot of early season snow made this ascent a more technical than usual. Visibility was spectacular and the winds at the top varied between 30 and 45 miles per hour. I like to call these panoramas Views from the Throne Room [homage paid to Galen Rowell] Photos and elevation profile to follow.
[Above] The Bulmer Photography App for iOS4.1
The new J. Bulmer First Light/Last Light IPhone App is featured packed allowing users to view current portfolios, purchase prints directly from their phone, and connect with John Bulmer Photography via web, email, or phone. The app also contains exclusive content not available elsewhere.
While looking for something to mount my camera to the drops of a downhill rig, I couldn’t find anything I liked or trusted. That was in 1999. Necessity required that I start building my own camera mounts. Each one is custom. Building one-off’s allows for very specific applications in very specific environments. Nothing at Bombproof is mass produced. Each mount is produced for a very specific camera weight and use. I have shot in every possible weather condition, under every circumstance. I know what works and I don’t trust my gear to poorly designed mounting systems. Contact me if you are looking to get your camera into some heavy conditions to capture a unique image. More to come at www.bombproofdesigns.com
I am going to be at the Tour of Battenkill on April 18 for their UCI race. Battenkill is absolutely one of my favorite events to photography. Images of Battenkills past are some of my most popular images. Updates to follow…
[Above] Killswitch Magazine gets a blacked out, redesigned Twitter feed for 2010. Stop by and get the latest news and information from the world of New England Adventure and Environment. Connect with Killswitch Magazine at: www.twitter.com/killswitchmag.
[Above] Coming Winter 2009 from John Bulmer Photography: 42º North Photography.
Unique Landscape and Stock Images of New England. Watch the site go live at: www.42northphotography.com.