“Twins” – sun breaking through fog in a redwood forest, Redwood National and State Parks
With the sudden layoffs of over 1,000 National Park Service employees, my friend Eric Bennett had an idea: to create and sell a boxed set of prints as a fundraiser to help these people in their time of need. I was happy to join in, and along with eight other photographers we’re offering a boxed set of ten 8×12 prints, one from each of us, for $199. 100% of the proceeds will go to directly support National Park Service employees affected by these cuts, many of whom have lost both their jobs and housing with no notice or time to prepare. Because of the urgency associated with this project, this print set will only be available for purchase through March 23rd, 2025.
I have always loved and appreciated our national parks. I lived in Yosemite for 25 years. I’ve made many of my best photographs in national parks, but more importantly, I treasure the experiences I’ve had in the wild and unspoiled reaches of these beautiful places. These lands have been set aside so that all Americans have the opportunity to experience their natural beauty and wild character, things that have become increasingly rare and precious in our modern world.
My photo in this collection, Twins (shown above), is one of my all-time favorite photographs. In addition to Eric Bennett, the other participating photographers include Joseph Rossbach, Adrian Klein, Charlotte Gibb, William Neill, TJ Thorne, Jennifer Renwick, and Alex Noriega. You can see thumbnails of all the prints below. To purchase this boxed set, and help the stewards of our National Parks when they need it most, follow this link:
Sacred Lands Print Collection – click here to order or learn more
— Michael Frye
Thank you all, Michael. For the beauty you make, and for your generosity, and for giving me such an easy way to support these wonderful people. Will proudly display these.
Thank YOU Adair!
I tried to purchase several times but never got a confirmation or reason for the order not completing.
Robert, please contact Eric Bennett, since he’s handling the sales through his website: bennettfilm@gmail.com.
Please contact Eric Bennett, since he’s handling the orders through his site: bennettfilm@gmail.com.
Certainly, a worthwhile endeavor. Thanks to Eric, you and all the contributing photographers for this. I find it appalling what is happening to the park system along with a lot of other worthwhile, dare I say essential institutions.
Thanks for your support Aram!
I would be honored to donate to such a wonderful cause and do my part to help out the dedicated hardworking individuals who make our wonderful National Park system thrive for everyone to enjoy and experience. It is absolutely shameful and disgusting how they were treated by such a horrific show of callousness and ignorance.
Thank you Anthony!
I have been reaching out to a few places trying to find out information about the Lilly Grant that was given to the National Park Foundation last August. It was for 100$ million dollars to help with the National Park Service. I would hope they are planning to use these funds to help out, but cannot seem to find much more about how they are spending it. If anyone knows more about it I’d love to pursue their intentions. I feel it could certainly benefit the NPS right now.
Please let me know if you find out anything.
Michael
I’m happy to participate in this project. It’s a tragedy what is happening to so many.
Thank you David!
Thanks you. Important cause.
Thank YOU DJ!
Michael and the rest of the photographers; I am grateful that there is an outpouring of support for this project and for the photographers who have donated their artistry to this cause. Thank you all for creating this effort.
I’m grateful too – thanks for your support Ian!
As someone working with Parks, Forest, and BLM almost daily, the treatment of these talented and passionate people is so disheartening and pointless. Happy to help; these folks deserve better, even if that’s simply a job.
Thanks for sharing your perspective!
I sent $200 however no prints have been received
Eric is working on proofs for the print set right now. If you have questions about the delivery, or anything else, please send him an email: bennettfilm@gmail.com.
Thanks for the update Michael. Details regarding this well intended effort have been sparse. It seems that Eric would benefit from some assistance in keeping contributors apprised.