New Exhibit - Albany Plastic Surgery Center

This past summer it was discovered that I had a spot of skin cancer on my upper lip and I choose Albany Plastic Surgery Center and Doctor King to have this removed. During my visits Doctor King I talk about photography and once he saw my work he asked me if I would like to place some works in his office.

Today I hung 18 photos in the Albany Plastic Surgery Center located at 4 Executive Park Dr # 1, Albany, NY. If you are in the area feel free to stop in, or if you are looking for a plastic surgeon be sure to contact the Albany Plastic Surgery Center where you will find wonderful surgeons and staff.

Hudson 400 Exhibit

This is the 400th year anniversary that Henry Hudson sailed the Hudson River here in New York State and there has been events along the River this summer. The Photo Center in Troy, NY is currently featuring the Hudson River with a gallery exhibit entitled “The Hudson 400”. This show features photographs of the Hudson River and neighboring valley and I have four of my works chosen to hang in this show. The opening reception will be September 25th 5 to 9 pm along with a closing reception on October 30th 5 to 9 pm. If you are in the area please plan on seeing this exhibit to see how many great photographers have captured this mighty river.

Photo Center
404 River Street
Troy, NY 12180-2821
Phone 518-273-0100

5–9 p.m. Monday–Tuesday, Thursday–Friday
noon–6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Gallary Show - McGreevy Pro Lab

I currently have gallery show at McGreevy Prolab with the opening reception August 7, 2009 5pm to 9pm. This part Albany's First Friday with trolley service running between participating galleries. This show is featuring so of my high dynamic range images from the past three years.

McGreevy Prolab is located at 376 Broadway in downtown Albany.

Hope to see you there, Robert

Albany Frist Friday - Hamel Reality

I have just finished hanging my upcoming show at Hamel Reality on the corner of Dove St. and Hudson Ave, in Albany NY. The show is part of Albany's First Friday and will be up for the month of March. It is always a chore thinking of what images to hang in a solo show, but I feel I have made the correct selections featuring what I feel is so of my strongest panoramic works.

I would also like to say thanks to Adrian and Jay for their help in hanging this show.

I have a on line gallery of the images that are on display at this show and gallery can be access from link below.

Albany first Friday - Hamel Reality

March Gallery Show

Panoramic Images by Robert J Near

Exhibition Dates
March 4, 2009 to March 27, 2009

Opening Reception
Friday, March 6, 2009
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
(Part of Albany’s First Night)


Hamel Realty
Corner of Hudson Ave. & Dove St.
Albany, New York
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Upcoming Photocenter Best of 2008 Show

2009 is off to a good start; I have been notified that the Photocenter in Troy NY has chosen two of my woks to hang in the upcoming Best of 2008 juried show. The Best of 2008 will run from January 23, 2009 thru March 8, 2009 with opening reception Friday, January 30, 2009, 5-9pm. The Photocenter is located at 404 River Street in Troy NY.

Both works in this show are high dynamic range (HDR) images and the panoramic image is a multiple stitched full 360 degree swing HDR panoramic. Mark your calendars for want should be a great show of the finest photographic works of 2008.