Frank Lee Ruggles

Who is Frank Lee Ruggles?

Frank Lee Ruggles is an Artist, Author, and former Eminent Photographer for the National Park Service, a job position once occupied by Ansel Adams. "Often compared to the American icon, Frank similarly delights us with his patience for the perfect shot and with his heroic efforts to get there". An exhibition of his private works of America's National Parks is currently showing in several locations across the US, accompanied by lectures about his experiences travelling to all 50 US States and showing images from his books"Beautiful America" and "Workbook". A third book: "The Outdoor Photographer's Guide to Hiking" is due out in late 2011. Current Projects include: teaching photography at his "Hike and Shoot" Workshops, his exhibit and lecture tour, and his dedication to photograph all of the National Parks. His next photo project is a solo hike across Death Valley in May 2011, where he will chronicle his experiences daily to the fans from 19 countries via the internet's largest social network.