April 22, 2008
Rhizome Images Changes the Climate of Stock Photography
New resource for sustainable and green technology images also helps with conservation
Seattle - Rhizome Images, a new independent, stock photography resource for the world of sustainable, green technologies and business imagery has launched. Featuring the work of Seattle-based photographer Robert J. Pennington, Rhizome Images is a unique resource for photographic images and concepts of sustainable and green technologies and solutions.
An exclusive collection driven by images of positive, negative, and alternative green concepts, the archive includes rights-managed and royalty-free images of solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, mining and general power images along with landscapes, architectural and botanicals images to name a few. A dynamic alternative to traditional big-box image libraries, the collection now holds more than 1,000 images.
At Rhizome Images, the commitment to green themes runs deep. Not only is the site an amazing resource for creatives and art buyers wanting sustainable or green specific imagery, it also allows them to contribute to the health of the planet through the Picturesque Forest Project. For every image licensed through Rhizome Images, the company donates up to ten trees to an American Forests ReLeaf fund. American Forests is the nation's oldest, nonprofit citizens' conservation organization. An interactive 'tree donation grid' is available for viewing on the Rhizome Images site. Full color squares of the image can be moused over to reveal the image purchased and how many trees have been donated to the ReLeaf fund. The current goal is 500 trees towards the California Wildfire ReLeaf Fund.
"With Rhizome Images we wanted to not only provide a service to people needing green or business imagery but also be able to give back in some small way," said Jen Pennington, Principal, Rhizome Images. "We have been extremely gratified with the initial responses and support." The Penningtons know full well what it means to plant a few trees. They tend to their own five-acre Certified Stewardship Forest on Whidbey Island, and any trees taken down are replaced with new ones, used as nurse logs, chipped or milled for their own usage, or used as firewood. Their motto: nothing leaves the property.
About Bob Pennington
Pennington is a Seattle-based photographer who received his BFA from the University of Utah where his appreciation for landscapes converged with his geographical explorations of the West. His environmental studies have led him to explore the grand scale of panorama and 360-degree vista imaging. Pennington is a member and on the Board for A.S.M.P.'s Seattle Chapter. In addition to his imagery at Rhizome Images, more of his work can be found at www.rpenn.com.
About The Rhizome Images Collection
Rhizome Images offers a look into the environment that cannot be accessed through traditional image libraries. The collection includes:
- Abstract backgrounds: Architectural, Natural, Business
- Concepts: Business, Decadence, Energy, Financial, Global, Institutions, Zen +
- Energy/Power: Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, Coal +
- Home & Garden
- Nature/Natural: Forests, Landscapes, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Wine +
- Transportation: Trains, Planes, Metro, Ferries, Automobiles +
- Urban environments: North American, European & Asian cities, Architecture, Shopping, Travel +
Rhizome Images understands the needs of designers, art directors, and creative staffs. The images are chosen and edited and the site constructed with them in mind:
- Images are cleaned meticulously for dust, spots, and the odd, unexplainable distraction Photographs are edited with a critical eye towards lighting and artful compositionHigh-resolution images are at a minimum of 5500 x 3500 pixelsMany images intentionally contain "sweet spots" that allow room for text and informationThe site is fully searchable site with changing collections and light box attributes for ease-of-use
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November 7, 2007
GalleryRZ PUTS CLIENT SHOWCASES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
RHIZOME'S newest creation GalleryRZ, is making it easier than ever for RHIZOME clients to manage their own Web showcase content. A unique tool created exclusively for RHIZOME'S roster, GalleryRZ is a Flash-based custom-designed interface that allows multiple thumbnails, large images, and descriptive text to integrate seamlessly within the brand framework of a site.
Using a combination of Adobe Flash, XML, PHP and MySQL to update large amounts of information in a Web environment, GalleryRZ stores Web images and descriptions in a password-protected database. A Web-based Admin Tool accesses a database where the verbal and visual gallery content can be easily updated using simple HTML forms. Once the database has been updated, the new images and text are published on their site. GalleryRZ makes it possible for clients who have no understanding of Flash or database technologies to act and look like Web wizards.
"The new technology is great for architects, artists, builders, and clients with multiple events," explains Rhizome's creative director, Jen Pennington. "When we design sites with GalleryRZ in mind, we create a portfolio area for clients to show off their wares in a robust and stylistic manner." GalleryRZ allows clients to maintain that area themselves or, if they'd rather have Rhizome oversee the site, GalleryRZ will help reduce the price of maintenance.
Part of RHIZOME'S mission of partnering with their clients, GalleryRZ is just one of the creative services that differentiates the firm. "We designed GalleryRZ specifically to give our clients more direct and immediate access to their own changeable portfolios," continues Pennington. "GalleryRZ puts control of Web galleries into the hands of the people who need it most."
To view examples of these galleries in action, please visit:
