Ian Plant and Joseph Rossbach Bring “50 Amazing Things” to VPS

Ian Plant and Joseph Rossbach, well-known photographers and teachers who have written an array of books and articles about photography, will make a guest appearance with VPS in December. One of their latest books is 50 Amazing Things You Must See and Do in the Greater D.C. Area: The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Guide. Written for photographers and others who enjoy the outdoors, the book highlights some of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife in the eastern United States and is a guide to shooting sites that may be reached within a three-hour drive of the nation's capital. The guide focuses on the best vantage points to glimpse birds and animals, and the best times for seasonal events such as the spring bloom and peak autumn color. It also directs readers to the best places for other outdoor experiences such as the best hiking, biking and paddling in the region.

50 Amazing Things… is illustrated with stunning, color photos by Ian and Joseph, who live in the Washington area and conduct photographic workshops in the mid-Atlantic region and across the country.

Ian as been photographing the natural world for 15 years and is known for his dramatic and evocative landscape and wildlife images. His work has appeared in a number of magazines, including “National Parks,” “Adirondack Life,” “Popular Photography” and “Chesapeake Life,” among others. He was the subject of a recent profile in “Outdoor Photographer” magazine, which frequently publishes his photographs and articles. Ian lives in northern Virginia and is the author of six books, including the critically acclaimed Chesapeake: Bay of Light, An Exploration of the Chesapeake Bay's Wild and Forgotten Places. Ian’s website, www.ianplant.com, contains several portfolios of his work including, “Dreamscapes,” “the Edge of Light,” and “Nocturnal” as well as his more recent work from Lake Superior and the Chesapeake Bay’s Smith Island.

Joseph specializes in creating unique images of the American wilderness with an emphasis on the East Coast from South Carolina to Maine. Joe, an Annapolis resident, has been photographing the natural world for more than 12 years and has traveled from the deep canyons of the Southwest to the rugged coasts of New England in search of beautiful and evocative images of the American outdoors. His work has appeared in calendars, advertising campaigns, art galleries, books and magazines, including “Blue Ridge Country” “Digital Camera World,” “Photo Techniques,” “Digital Photo,” “The Potomac News” and “Mountain Connections.” Joe is the subject of a forthcoming profile in “Outdoor Photography” magazine. His website, josephrossbach.com, contains 13 portfolios of his work including “West Virginia Highlands,” “Dancing with Light,” and “Great Falls of the Potomac.”

Joseph and Ian are principals in the website, mountaintrailphoto.com and are contributors to the recently published book, The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nature Photography. They appear with VPS on Dec. 2 to tell members about some of the amazing shooting sites in the Washington region.