Frederick J. O'Toole Photography

2012-09-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

'Five Fine Art Photographers' Photography Exhibit

Vina Robles Art Gallery

3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles CA 93466

(805)-227-4812

http://www.vinarobles.com/hospitality_center/art_gallery

You are cordially invited to attend the:

Artist's Reception September 23, 1- 4PM

Premium Vina Robles wines will be served

The exhibit "Five Fine Art Photographers" showcases the black & white photography of five of the Central Coast's best fine art photographers.

Jack Baber

A.J. Vincolisi

Donald Krehbiel

Frederick J. O'Toole

Howard Steinberg

We look forward to seeing you there!

2012-08-09T17:52:00.000-07:00

It's Been a While

A lot of things have happened since my last post - none of them good. I was diagnosed with Lymphoma, a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Luckily, it's a type of cancer that can be cured (at least that's what the experts say). I have been undergoing chemotherapy the last few months and have been too weak and tired to go outside to photograph.

A friend of mine told me about a time when he was sick and couldn't get out to photograph. He was bored just sitting around and noticed some dead leaves on a house plant that had not been watered. He photographed the dead leaves and created some of the most beautiful black and white images I have ever seen.

I was inspired by his story, and since I was bored and couldn't get out of the house, I decided to look around for something to photograph. I found a dried artichoke flower that my wife had brought in from our garden and photographed it.

Below is the result of my effort. I hope you like it!

2012-06-10T16:01:00.002-07:00

Olive Tree Fine Arts Gallery Photography Exhibit

For the month of June 2012 the Olive Tree Fine Arts Gallery in Atascadero will feature twenty of my recent black and white photographs some of which are shown in the photo below. The gallery is located on Traffic Way a few doors down from the Carlton Hotel. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday noon to 5:30 PM and Saturday noon to 6:00 PM.

In addition to my photography the works of several of the finest photographers and painters on the Central Coast are also exhibited.

Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday noon to 5:30 PM and Saturday noon to 6:00 PM.

Tuesday May 15 is aday

2012-05-12T20:11:00.002-07:00

I know it looks like I made a typo in the heading but the fact is the aday.org project's aim is to photograph the world on a single day and that day is May 15, 2012. Myself and several of my colleagues are taking part in this photographic extravaganza. Photos shot around the world on a single day will displayed online for everyone to explore and some of them will be selected for a book A Day in The World. Others will be in digital exhibitions. Every single one will be saved for future research and inspiration. The aday.org's mission is to use the power of photography to create, share, and inspire perspectives on daily life around the world. My friends and fellow photographers Jim Vincolisi, Doug Howard,and I will be taking photographs on May 15th doing our part to document daily life on the Central Coast on May 15. I'll show some of our photos on a future blog post.

2012-05-12T19:40:00.000-07:00

Colby Jack's Restaurant Features f11 Group's Black & White Photography

Several members of the f11 Photography Group are displaying their black & white photography in the Colby Jack restaurant in the Carlton Hotel in Atascadero. Doug Howard, Jim Vincolisi, Kabe Russell and Fred O'Toole have several photos on display in the restaurant and lounge area of Atascadero's premier restaurant. The restaurant is located on the corner of Traffic Way and El Camino Real in downtown Atascadero. Drop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and be sure to view the photos.

The Phantom Project

2012-05-06T17:39:00.000-07:00

Last night The Phantom Project Exhibit titled "The View From Here" opened in Paso Robles. Over 500 works of art by painters, sculptors, and photographers are exhibited in a 10,000 square foot former furniture store in downtown. The exhibit dates are: May 5-June 12. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday 12-9PM, Sunday 12-6PM

Myself and several other photographers from the f11 Photography Group have photos in the exhibit. If you're in the neighborhood stop by and look. Prizes go to the the works that receive the most votes from visitors.

Olive Tree Fine Arts Gallery Grand Opening May 25

2012-05-06T10:28:00.000-07:00

On Friday May 25th the Olive Tree Fine Arts Gallery in Atascadero will have its' grand opening with a show featuring some of the Central Coast's finest photographers and painters.

Recently, myself and several other members of the f11 Photography Group have chosen the Olive Tree Fine Arts Gallery to exhibit our work. Among the photographers from the group whose work is exhibited are A.J Vincolisi, Doug Howard, Bob Canepa, Alison Watt Jackson, Dennis Jackson, Charlotte Whitaker, Kabe Russell, Don Eaton, and Ronna Lee.

I have the honor of being selected as the featured photographer for the show which will run from May 25 to the end of June. 20 of my photographs will be exhibited. All are in black and white. Below is a sampling of my photographs that will be exhibited.

Morro Rock

Sunrise, Mission San Miguel

Dunescape, Oceano Dunes