Ian J. Plant Photography

June 23, 2008: Ian has joined forces with several other photographers to launch Mountain Trail Photo, a site dedicated to nature photography. Mountain Trail Photo is your one-stop source for nature photography inspiration, education, and exploration. There you will find image galleries from the Mountain Trail Photo Team (which is made up of some of the nation's most talented nature photographers); how-to articles and trip reports; information on nature photography workshops; and links to purchase team members' books and calendars. Also, Mountain Trail Photo holds regular nature photography contests, giving participants the opportunity to win prizes and discounts on workshops, and to have their images displayed on the site. With regular updates - including recent images, blog entries, and new articles every month - there's always something new to discover at Mountain Trail Photo. Whether you are an avid nature photographer looking to sharpen your skills, or just someone who likes looking at beautiful photographs, this is the site for you! Visit Mountain Trail Photo today!

May 30, 2008: Gallery 1683 in Annapolis is representing Ian's work. Several of Ian's photographic prints are on display. For more information please visit Gallery 1683 on the web.

March 13, 2008: Outdoor Photographer magazine profiled Ian in their April 2008 issue. They say: "Ian Plant is an emerging talent in nature photography . . . Plant is quickly gaining both a well-deserved reputation from the public for his stirring images and a deep respect from his colleagues." A copy of the full article may be found online at:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/content/articles/locations.shtml

March 3, 2008: Ian has announced his schedule for Spring & Summer 2008 photography workshops. Click here for more information!

Recent Reviews for "Chesapeake: Bay of Light":

The Baltimore Sun (November 25): "This beautiful collection of photos and essays . . . describe the bay's beauty and the dangers that threaten this extraordinary natural resource."

The Richmond Times-Dispatch (November 25): "Chesapeake: Bay of Light . . . is a beautiful testament to the estuary's glory and fragility. The book is a treat."

The Salisbury Daily Times (November 16): "The book is filled with breathtaking photographs."

Chesapeake Life Magazine (November issue): "Photographer Ian Plant and author Tom Horton beautifully capture the Bay's changing moods."

Chesapeake Bay Magazine (October issue): "Light fascinates photographer Ian Plant and catches your eye as you leaf through this gorgeous book . . . a sumptuous visual feast."

Chronicle Newspapers (September 25): "Ian Plant has seen the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay like few other people ever have . . . in magnificent, full-color glory."

The Washington Post (Sunday, August 19): "Invigorating, [shows] how extraordinarily enriched and beautiful the Bay still is."

The Washington Times (Sunday, August 19): "I can't keep my hands off Chesapeake: Bay of Light. Plant's sensational lens work . . . is a smash hit. [T]ry as I might I cannot find a single thing about this book that I do not like."