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Courtney Milne

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(1943-2010)

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Courtney Milne was born in 1943 in Saskatoon, Canada, and has been a freelance photographer since 1975, concentrating on landscape and nature. As well as formal training in photography, his academic background includes two master's degrees -- in psychology, and in journalism & mass communication. He has written more than 170 illustrated articles for photographic magazines; his publications include three popular books of photography of the Canadian Prairies: Prairie Light (1985), Prairie Dreams (1989) and Prairie Skies (1993). He has traveled extensively conducting workshops, seminars, worldwide photographic tours, and lecturing with the prestigious Nikon School of Photography, and is well known across Canada for his lectures and multimedia shows, with more than 200 public performances since 1985, plus keynote speaking engagements in various venues across Canada.

To date, Courtney Milne has made more than 420, 000 exposures, photographing thirty-five countries, all ten Canadian provinces, thirty American states, and all seven continents. Much of his work is part of his current project, a series of books called The Sacred Earth Collection. In 1988-89, Courtney Milne and his partner, Sherrill Miller , completed a 10 month global photographic expedition, returning with more than 60, 000 images of the world's most exotic landscapes. In the fall of 1991, Courtney and Sherrill continued their pilgrimage -- this time across Canada -- with a 20-city tour to promote The Sacred Earth, the first volume of the series, along with Sherrill's volume of the collection, The Pilgrim's Guide to The Sacred Earth. The second volume of the collection, Spirit of the Land, was released in 1994, and a U. S. edition, Sacred Places in North America, A Journey Into the Medicine Wheel in 1995. Visions of the Goddess, a portrayal of the sacred feminine in the landscape, co-authored by Sherrill and Courtney, was published in 1998. In May, 2000, Milne won the honorable mention and a cash prize in the Roloff Beny Photograpy Award for his latest book, W. O. Mitchell Country. His newest book, Emily Carr Country, will be released in the fall of 2001.

Courtney Milne's extensive slide library was the basis for international presentations such as UNESCO's World Heritage Committee (1990 ), Waterscapes International Congress (1991 ), and the United Nations traveling exhibit, To Care for the Earth (1992). The 1991 Canadian tour of The Sacred Earth Concert, a multimedia presentation, raised money for the local environmental projects and for the Endangered Spaces Campaign of Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), Canada. Showcased at the United Nations "Earth Summit" in Rio de Janeiro in June 1992 and the follow up Eco-Ed World Congress, the Concert is also featured on Cunard Cruise Lines and in multiple international locations. On Earth Day 1993, Milne's 54-print Sacred Earth Exhibition opened for five months at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada, with subsequent displays at the Canadian embassies in Washington, D. C. and Tokyo, Japan. In 1993 Milne was awarded the Gold Medal for Distinction in Canadian Photography, by the National Association for Photographic Art. Milne was selected to the jury for the International Photography Competition sponsored by the United Nations Environment Program, in Tokyo, Japan, where he presented The Sacred Earth Concert at the Metropolitan Museum of Photography. More than 25 sets of Milne's Limited Edition prints are in the collections of private individuals, galleries, and museums across Canada. In January 1997, Love Songs From Planet Earth -- a live performance of Milne's large screen images with flutist Bettine Clemen -- was premiered onstage with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. In 1998, a new multimedia show, Visions of the Goddess Concert, narrated by Sherrill and Courtney, with the music of Ann Mortifee, was toured across Canada, and featured at the Feng Shui International Conference in Monterey, California in May 1999

Artworks

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ImageTitleDate MadePlace MadeCollectionsMaterialsMeasurementsEditionCredit Line
Corkscrew Canyon, Temple Of LightCorkscrew Canyon, Temple Of Light1995Arizona, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Machu Picchu, Sacred City Of The AndesMachu Picchu, Sacred City Of The Andes1988Machupicchu, Cuzco, PeruWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 75.70 cm x 50.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Wikaninnish, House Of The Salmon PeopleWikaninnish, House Of The Salmon People1993Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Uluru, Crossroads Of The DreamtimeUluru, Crossroads Of The Dreamtime1993Uluru, Northern Territory, AustraliaWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
"Spirit Rock," Doorway To The Other World"Spirit Rock," Doorway To The Other World1995Texas, United StatesWorks on Paper35 mm printoverall: 76.25 cm x 50.75 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Palenque, Temple City Of The MayaPalenque, Temple City Of The Maya1993Palenque, Zona Arqueológica, Chiapas, MexicoWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Bryce Canyon, Place Of The Legend PeopleBryce Canyon, Place Of The Legend People1990/09Utah, United StatesWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cmGroup of sixty in number six of tenGift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Rock Eagle Mystery of the Stone Mound CultureRock Eagle Mystery of the Stone Mound Culture1995Georgia, United StatesWorks on PaperPhotoprintoverall: 22.90 cm x 33.60 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Yellowstone, Land Of The Great FireYellowstone, Land Of The Great Fire1995Wyoming, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.74 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Red Rock Ridge, Place Of Ancient CarvingsRed Rock Ridge, Place Of Ancient Carvings1995Windom, Cottonwood, Minnesota, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Antarctica, Last Bastion Of WildernessAntarctica, Last Bastion Of Wilderness1993Paradise Harbour, AnarcticaWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Pinnacles, Place Of The Great DividePinnacles, Place Of The Great Divide1995California, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Nee-Ah-Gah-Rah, Place Where Thunder StrikesNee-Ah-Gah-Rah, Place Where Thunder Strikes1995Ontario, CanadaWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 0.00 cm x 0.00 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Pahgasa, Warm Sands Of The TewaPahgasa, Warm Sands Of The Tewa1995Colorado Springs, Colorado, United StatesWorks on Paper35 mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Casa Rinconada, Gateway To The CosmosCasa Rinconada, Gateway To The Cosmos1995Arizona, United StatesWorks on Paper35 mm printoverall: 50.50 cm x 50.50 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
The Ganges, Mother River Of IndiaThe Ganges, Mother River Of India1989Vārānasi, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Stone Mountain, Legend Of The Greatr SerpentStone Mountain, Legend Of The Greatr Serpent1995Georgia, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
"Prophecy", Tribute Of The Past"Prophecy", Tribute Of The Past1993Unidentified Prairie Location Canada Or United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
"Old Man Spirit," Great Rock Of Grey Glacier"Old Man Spirit," Great Rock Of Grey Glacier1993Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, ChileWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Rotorua, Maori Waters Of CeremonyRotorua, Maori Waters Of Ceremony1993Waiotapu Thermal Area, Rotorua New ZealandWorks on Paper35mm Photographic Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Illutalik, Corridor Of The UnderworldIllutalik, Corridor Of The Underworld1995Illutalik, GreenlandWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 76.25 cm x 50.75 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Petra, Rock City Of The NabateansPetra, Rock City Of The Nabateans1993Petra, Maʻān, JordanWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Prayer Flags, Colours Of The LakotaPrayer Flags, Colours Of The Lakota1993/02South Dakota, United StatesWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 76.25 cm x 50.75 cm x 0.00 cmGroup of sixty in number six of tenGift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Payhayokee, River Of Grassy WatersPayhayokee, River Of Grassy Waters1995Florida, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Snaefellsjokull, Heart Chakra Of The PlanetSnaefellsjokull, Heart Chakra Of The Planet1993Snæfellsjökull, IcelandWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 75.70 cm x 50.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Orakei Korako, Homeland Of The MaoriOrakei Korako, Homeland Of The Maori1993Orakei, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Hot Springs, Valley Of The VapoursHot Springs, Valley Of The Vapours1993/03Arkansas, United StatesWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 76.25 cm x 50.75 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Manito Ahbee, Place Of BeginningManito Ahbee, Place Of Beginning1995Arviat, Manitoba, CanadaWorks on Paper35 mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Delphi, Home Of The Earth GoddessDelphi, Home Of The Earth Goddess1993Delphi, Phocis, Central Greece and Euboea, GreeceWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 75.70 cm x 50.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Bannock Point, Place Of BeginningBannock Point, Place Of Beginning1993/05Arviat, Manitoba, CanadaWorks on PaperColour Photo Printoverall: 50.50 cm x 61.00 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
The King's Chamber, Transcendence To The UnderworldThe King's Chamber, Transcendence To The Underworld1993Giza Plateau, EgyptWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Mount Shasta, Lost Continent Of MuMount Shasta, Lost Continent Of Mu1993California, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Head-Smashed-In, Climax Of The HuntHead-Smashed-In, Climax Of The Hunt1995Alberta, CanadaWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 7625.00 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Gitchi Manitou Ouitch-Chouap, House Of The Great SpiritGitchi Manitou Ouitch-Chouap, House Of The Great Spirit1995Quebec, CanadaWorks on Paper35 mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Moriah, Place Of The Night JourneyMoriah, Place Of The Night Journey1993Jerusalem, IsraelWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Bodega Bay, Where Moon Falls DownBodega Bay, Where Moon Falls Down1995California, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Canyon De Chelly, Teachings Of The "Holy Beings"Canyon De Chelly, Teachings Of The "Holy Beings"1990/09Arizona, United StatesWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cmGroup of sixty in number six of tenGift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Gwaii Haanas, Islands Of WonderGwaii Haanas, Islands Of Wonder1995British Columbia, CanadaWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10 from group of sixtyGift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Stonehenge, Megaliths Of MysteryStonehenge, Megaliths Of Mystery1993Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, United KingdomWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
"Spirit Ridge," The Face Of God"Spirit Ridge," The Face Of God1993CanadaWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 75.70 cm x 50.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Painted Cave, Gallery Of Rock ArtPainted Cave, Gallery Of Rock Art1995California, United StatesWorks on Paper35 mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
"Night Mystery", Time Of Connection"Night Mystery", Time Of Connection1995Alaska, United StatesWorks on Paper35 mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Namaskard, Spirit Place Of The NorthNamaskard, Spirit Place Of The North1993Námaskarð, IcelandWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 50.70 cm x 75.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
Strait of Juan De Fuca, Waters of LifeStrait of Juan De Fuca, Waters of Life1980/12British Columbia, CanadaWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cmGroup of sixty in number six of tenGift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Wanuskewin, Valley Of PeaceWanuskewin, Valley Of Peace1995Saskatchewan, CanadaWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Pictograph Caves, Amphitheatre Of MysteryPictograph Caves, Amphitheatre Of Mystery1995Montana, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Enchanted Rock, Dome Of The SupernaturalEnchanted Rock, Dome Of The Supernatural1995Oklahoma, United States; CanadaWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.25 cm x 76.75 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Mukuntuweep, Place Where Spirits LurkMukuntuweep, Place Where Spirits Lurk1995Utah, United StatesWorks on Paper35mm printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Three Rivers, Petroglyphs Of MysteryThree Rivers, Petroglyphs Of Mystery1993/04New Mexico, United StatesWorks on PaperPhoto Printoverall: 50.75 cm x 76.25 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Dr. Barbara Lent and Robert Solomon
Angel Falls, Voice Of The Inca GodsAngel Falls, Voice Of The Inca Gods1993Parque Naciona Canaima, Bolívar, VenezuelaWorks on Paper35mm Printoverall: 75.70 cm x 50.70 cm x 0.00 cm6/10Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sopman
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