The finishing touches are being put on the blog about our 2009 Autumn Tour of the Commonwealth. Be sure to check back around Nov 20, I hope to have all the photos edited and posted to this interesting tour of Virginia landscapes and Virginia Historical sites, including Colonial Williamsburg.
in reference to: Virginia Images Photography... Your East Coast Art Source (view on Google Sidewiki)Virginia Photographer with a huge selection of Virginia Art available for enlargements in sizes up to wall mural size. Information about local art shows, advise on cameras and details on how to take great photos of just about anything. Ask me a question!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Autumn Colors About To Burst Across Virginia
If you'd like to see more of my Autumn photographs, visit my website now, and then check back again in November for new images! http://www.virginiaimages.com/
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Chesapeake Bay Photo Gallery in Virginia Beach
Rudziensky has been taking photos of the Bay since the mid-1990's when a friend introduced him to helicopter aerial photography. There are some beautiful scenes captured during sailing events, including Harborfest, Op Sail and the Low Rent Regatta, some from helicopter and some where the photographer waded into the Bay with camera in hand to get the perfect composition.
Several photographs depict life on the Bay and include local favorites from Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs to places to eat them like the former Duck In on Shore Drive. The Last Call at The Duck In remains one of his best sellers, four years after the restaurant closed!
Rudee Inet Jetty Surf Photo 1967 Steel Pier
shown in this 1967 photograph was eventually destroyed. The building on the pier was moved to Rudee Inlet and is now part of a restaurant. Over the years several Virginia Beach locals have told us stories about how the pier met it's demise.
One story involves a devastating fire, another version has it being destroyed in the Ash Wednesday storms of March 6th to the 8th, 1962. These photographs contradict that tale as they were taken several years later. Anyone that actually knows what happened to the Old Steel Pier, when it came down and why, please post a comment to let us know.
Anyone interested in Old Virginia Beach photos would find a visit to our studio quite enjoyable. Since 1993 I have been acquiring old photographs of both Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Special emphasis of my collection is the development of popular areas such as Rudee Inlet, Lynnhaven Inlet, the Oceanfront and of course Norfolk's waterfront area.
The last aerial photo shown is looking north along Atlantic Avenue, just before the new bridge opened in 1967. This photo when paired with one of the above images of the pier, makes an impressive presentation.
In addition to the aerial photographs, there street scenes featuring the oceanfront area and downtown Norfolk's hot spots. The street scenes and waterfront photos begin in the 1900's.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Virginia Beach Surf Classic Art Photo Canvas Edition
Captured on the Chesapeake Bay during the summer of 2009, this stunning image is of gentle Chesapeake Bay waves at sunset. The photographer found a location that allowed him to shoot almost into the direct sun as it set over the Bay. The golden tone is not a photoshop effect, it is the natural light on a hot summer evening. Taking advantage of high tide at sunset on a clear evening, combined with a 800mm lens and a fast shutter speed allowed the photographer to capture this extraordinary image. The canvas edition is available in two sizes 24" x 36" wide and 32" x 48".
Both sizes can be framed in a variety of frame mouldings.
Contact the photographer by email at timrudz@vaimages.hrcoxmail.com or by telephone (757) 468-1193.
The studio is located near Lynnhaven Mall at 847 Seahawk Circle Suite 101 Virginia Beach VA 23452
NOTE: From September through November the studio is staffed mainly between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 PM. The photographers typically travel more frequently during this time. Call ahead to be sure someone is there! Already know what you want and just need to place an order? Place the order online at www.virginiaimages.com
Friday, September 25, 2009
Old Norfolk Photos - Norfolk VA History in Vintage Pictures On-Line
have anything of old Granby Street, or the Norva.
There are thousands of old photos in private collections, but many are family photos and are not of broad interest.
The photographs I've concentrated on show familiar landmarks, or public places that bring back memories to those over age 30. To younger generations the photographs give a glimpse of places Grandpa took little Susan on a hot summer afternoon. What long time Norfolk resident does not remember summers at Ocean View Amusement Park?
During the 1940's a trolley ran along Granby Street, transporting thousands of citizens to the amusement park. This photograph shows the old trolley terminal at the top of Granby Street.
Many sailors would take the trolley while on Saturday leave from the nearby Norfolk Navy Base. This was the place to be, especially in the 1940's. A day at the park was a day away from the war.
How many of my readers will remember the Rocket, the roller coaster at the amusement park? There are many photographs of the park in our collection, including the Kiddie Train, an aerial view and a color photograph of the explosion during the making of the final film that was the demise of the park. Visit our gallery in Virginia Beach to see them all, or visit our website and look for the Historic Hampton Roads Photo Gallery.
Email :
timrudz@vaimages.hrcoxmail.com
FYI - We also have an equally impressive selection of Old Virginia Beach Photos - see my next blog in a few days!!
Virginia Art Gallery - Features Photographs From All Regions
The 39 year old house painter is looking for a new way of life. By the end of the weekend the walls were bare, and Rudziensky was making plans with Waterside management to set up inside a vacant store on the upper level. By the end of the next year, the operation would be have the third largest sales volume in the mall.
Today the business is the "go to source" for Virginia photographs. Several area photographer's work is now archived at the Virginia Beach studio, located on Seahawk Circle. There are about 150 Historic photographs of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, acquired from private and public collections by well known locals such as H. C. Mann and Carroll Walker. In addition, about a hundred thousand photographs by Millie Boyer, Jack Will and Gene Woolridge, Dave Wilson, Bruce Temte have been added to Rudziensky's own collection which he began in 1988.
The sheer volume of photographs archived at the Virginia Beach studio is staggering. Walls of shelving units filled with boxes, neatly dated and numbered. The front rooms contain framed photographs covering Virginia history as well as contemporary images that are Tim's personal work. Bins with freshly printed photographs sealed in clear plastic are stored in table level bins, indexed geographically for easy browsing. You could spend an hour or an afternoon, and never come close to seeing everything. A sort of Disneyland for photo enthusiasts or local historians.
Rudziensky shows his work at local art shows, and his newest company, East Coast Art Source, Inc. sponsors local art shows. This he sees as necessary because many of the big shows like Boardwalk and Neptune will not permit the sale of photos taken by others. The 6h Annual Chic's Beach Art Show is scheduled for June 25th 2011, and the Third East Beach Art Show was April 30 - May 1, 2011. Both were very successful.
If you don't want to wait for the next art show then visit the gallery or the company website. The studio and gallery is located at 847 Seahawk Circle Suite 101 Virginia Beach 23452. The website is http://www.virginiaimages.com/. Call ahead if you are visiting the studio - Tim is often out taking photos, but someone is usually there 10 to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Phone 757 425-3110
Thursday, September 3, 2009
New Harrison Pier - 2008 Norfolk Photo
The New Harrison Pier - 2008
Originally uploaded by VaBchPhotog1
This is the pier that replaced the old one destroyed by a huricane. The new pier features a full service restaurant. Willoughby Spit can be seen in the background. There are several other photos that show the area farther west and east along the Bay and include the most recently developed areas of East Beach. This Norfolk photo and others are on flickr page and my main website - www.VirginiaImages.com
Norfolk East Beach Neighborhood Aerial Photos
Originally uploaded by VaBchPhotog1
These Norfolk photos and many others are on flickr page and my main website - http://www.virginiaimages.com/
Hope To See You At:
The First East Beach Art Show Sept 19th 2009
Stockley Gardens Fall Show - Oct 17th and 18th
Or anytime at my studio!
Call Ahead!
Virginia Images Photography - Tim Rudziensky Photographer - (757) 425-3110
847 Seahawk Circle Suite 101
Virginia Beach VA 23452
Norfolk Skyline Photo 2009
Norfolk Skyline 2009
Originally uploaded by VaBchPhotog1
Newest Norfolk Virginia Skyline Photo - no retouching, just some minor adjustments in Photo Shop. This Norfolk photo and others are on flickr page and my main website - www.VirginiaImages.com
Norfolk Skyline Photos 2008
Norfolk Skyline 2008
Originally uploaded by VaBchPhotog1
I have taken quite a few photos of Norfolk Virginia over the years, but this one is, in my opinion the best. It is a compositre of three high res (21 MP) images, and prints to 150 inches wide and maintains clarity. Very Cool! I Love Canon Digital Cameras! This Norfolk photo and others are on flickr page and my main website - www.VirginiaImages.com
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Virginia Beach Photo Gallery features Virginia Art from 1900 to 2009
Who sells those old photos of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, the one's you see in restaurants and office buildings?
Ever wondered what your property looked like in the 1960's?
Do you remember that photo gallery on the second floor of Waterside, the one that had all those cool photos and more? They moved to Hilltop East in the late 1990's and then moved again in 2005!
You can find all those photos, and much more by Virginia Beach Photographer Tim Rudziensky.
Visit the new Virginia Images Photography website at http://www.virginiaimages.com/
or come to the studio at 847 Seahawk Circle Suite 101, Virginia Beach 23452 - just 1/2 mile from Lynnhaven Mall.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Picture Frames Virginia Beach 23451 23452 23462
East Coast Art Source, Inc.
t/a Virginia Images Photography
847 Seahawk Circle Suite 101
Virginia Beach VA 23452
Phone (757) 468-1193
Directions: Lynnhaven Parkway to International Parkway, turn east - heading away from the mall, turn right at next light (Seahawk Circle), drive approx 1/2 mile- when Seahawk Circle bends to the right, turn left into KBM Properties. We are in the center of the first building on your right. 847 Seahawk Circle, Suite 101
**20% discount offer expires Dec 23, 2009. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Offer good in studio only, not valid with on-line purchases nor at art shows.