GOLDEN MOMENTS
Ever since I first had a camera in my hands, I've had an
overwhelming fascination with The Golden Gate Bridge. This
book is a visual chronology that tells the story of my obsession
with one of the most photographed landmarks in the world. In
spite of the ubiquity of such photos shot by thousands, my aim
in telling my own exclusive story is with images of the bridge
that have been shot over a period of more than five decades, all
from different perspectives — above, on top of, close-up and
from a distance — all as my personal message of affection and
respect for an engineering marvel.
Fred W. Gillaspy has exhibited his work at galleries and won competitions in the USA, France and Japan. He captures a unique sense of place at numerous enchanting international locales, and most recently began publishing books showcasing his photography and written perspectives of his travels. Fred constantly seeks to tell photographic stories with compelling views, unusual angles, rich colors and intricate details of every subject — whether it’s the people, places, fauna, flora, architecture or objects that abound in every corner of the world.
Awards AWARDS & PRIZES
• Tokyo International Foto - TIFA Awards 2021 — Honorable Mention Winner — People-Children Category — “The Long Reach.”
• The Prix de la Photographie Paris - PX3 Awards 2018— Bronze — “Golden Moments” - A Tribute to An Engineering Masterpiece — Category: Book (Series Only)
• Tokyo International Foto - TIFA Awards 2017 — Honorable Mention Winner — Architecture Series — “The Old West.”
GALLERIES & EXHIBITS
- Emerald Art Center, Autumn Photography Exhibition
- Maui Hands Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- Paso Robles Wine Country National Road Show
- Image Station Gallery, Kihei, Maui, HI
- Fractal Design Painter Wow Book
- San Jose State Alumni Art Exhibit and Auction
- 4th Annual Arts Competition, Palo Alto, CA (Purchase Award)
- 5th Regional Bay Area Graphics Competition, Cupertino, CA
- San Francisco Camerawork, San Francisco, CA
- PhotoGraphics, Sash Mill Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
- Montalvo Center for the Arts, Saratoga, CA
- Oliviera/Gillaspy – Olive Hyde Art Center, Fremont, CA
- First Light Photo Exhibition, Eureka, CA
- 4th Regional Bay Area Graphics Competition, Cupertino, CA
- White Horse Gallery, San Juan Bautista, CA
- Gallery 115, Santa Cruz, CA
- 3rd Annual Photo Competition, Fremont, CA
- 5th Regional Art Competition, San Jose, CA
- 2nd Annual Arts Competition, Palo Alto, CA
- 2nd Hawaii National Print Exhibition, Honolulu, HI
- Festival of the Arts, San Leandro, CA
- 2nd Regional Bay Area Graphics Competition, Cupertino, CA
- Festival of the Arts Exhibition, Palo Alto, CA
- Crocker Kingsley Exhibition, Sacramento, CA
