The Vanishing America Project
The things that make America wonderful, fun, beautiful, and exciting… the very things that we cherish in our lives, are in danger of vanishing forever.
Using photography as a medium of preservation, I`m traveling across America on used vegetable oil and solar power, with an artist`s eye and camera in hand, capturing those unique aspects of our country and culture that could be lost to us during our lifetimes.
My Vanishing America Project looks to enlighten Americans and the world on the fragile nature of our wildlife, our landscapes, and our own ways of life. Subjects include (but are not limited to) the great, but vulnerable, Okefenokee Swamp, the dying shrimping industry of the Atlantic coast, the uncertain fate of the Wild Mustang, and the search for authentic small-town life.
Visiting 49 states, and traveling primarily by back roads, I seek to capture scenes of America and American life that are all too easily forgotten in this age of technology, reality shows, and global commercialization.
My goal is twofold: To show current generations what is in danger of disappearing forever, and to show future generations how special these things were to us, in hopes that they will take the time to look around their world and embrace what is important to them.
139 Comments
Sorry, "PICS" box. ;-)
GAME ON!!!
Voting done! Yay for the Vanishing America Project! Did you ever get to the combine derby we talked about?
The combine derby is still on my list, and I can't wait to see it (and show it to the world)!
Good luck............Kiki
Hey Holt keep up the good work pics are awesome wish I was there with you travling the roads
Love your work! Thanks for helping to preserve America's History!
Keep up the great work!
Good luck!
Good Luck!
You and I have similar opinions for purpose. I really like your ideas to promote alternative fuels. good luck, man!
I picked it!! (boy that actually sounds kinda icky....) :)
Super!
Done. Go Holt Go !!!!!
Good luck Holt!
This has your name written all over it. I happily cast my vote!!!
I hope you win,a worthy project IMO!
Love this idea! I read another one that I liked and it kind of went alongside your idea. Something about how modern America is in such a rush to get rid of all of the buildings from the 18/1900's. I'm just in love with the forgotten. So good luck! I hope you win!
Done. Got my fingers crossed for ya, buddy
Sending out lots of positive energy!
Good Luck Holt the Money could help you capture more b4 it's lost forever. I follow Vanishing America often - Like the Words and the Pictures - Scooter likes the Horses and I liked the Airplanes. Record as much as you can before it is lost forever...
Hey Holt! We voted! The pics are incredible! Good Luck!
Holt, you're very talented. Happy to support your work in any way I'm able.
You're a shoe in! Best of luck! - Nic
Good stuff. I like your idea.
Great idea- best of luck!
Follow your dream.... It will come true, you have soo much talent!!
Good luck! Sounds like an amazing project and one that I'd love to do myself! - Andrew
If you need a tour guide/area insider, let me know. I'll hook you up. They are my people after all.
Good luck, my bro! With your help, we can remember where we've been so we have a clearer path to where we're going. I look forward to being referred to as "Holt's little brother" again.
Happy Trails...
Good luck..
Yay Holtimore! Vote done.
Good Luck!
Love it - you captured my thoughts exactly. I wish you all the luck. My "Road Trip America" similiar in thought. This needs to be done. Good job.
Lisa
You're all-right Holt, this is another feather in your cap.
Keep the dream alive... I believe you.
Love your stuff!! Keep it up.
Very cool Holt- best to you and your work!
All that talent plus good looks...yummie!
Holt - you have my vote.
Holt - you have my vote.
Good luck Holt! Hope to see you back in CA at the Fox Fullerton when you are done.
Pic'd yo!
Holt, I voted I hope that you get the money to help you fulfill your dreams. We all deserve to have our dreams come true. May God bless you on the road to making your dream come true.
Hope you win Holt!
it'll be nice to travel with you someday. i can cook, clean, and also take pictures .. :) .. and write some .. :)
Good Luck, Holt!!
Holt.. Holt.. Holt!
Got your back Holtster!
Good luck.
cool. mine is to help others by bringing awareness and unity for non-profits worldwide: http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/jenmay/unity-through-community/
what a beautiful and patriotic concept, here here
I like your idea!
Will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!
Good luck!
Best of Luck Holt - I hope you win this!
hope my vote helps!!!! XO Amy
Good luck. I hope you get it.
Wishing you the best of luck since you've already got the talent. :)
still...
Wow!
Holt I hope you can pull it through.
Randy
Buena suerte Holt!!!
Carol
Well of course I voted....I still say Youtube video...campaign Holt...campaign...$50,000!!!!
Hi Holt
Hope you are doing well. i am looking forward to seing more of your photos as you travel around the country. I will be looking daily at your web site. Maybe if you get back to Fernandina we can go on a shoot together. I think your great!! Marian
I voted! Keep up the amazing work! Beth
I love this idea it is so orignal!It was by far the best i pik this one will u guys pik corn mothers 4 me?
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/lightpainter69/return-of-the-corn-mothers/
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/lightpainter69/return-of-the-corn-mothers/
very ambitious and eco minded ..thank you for honoring the fragile state of our earth...
please check my idea......i promise for every vote i get to make you a dream collaborator-- and donate a percentage of exhibit sales to your eco cause.
Done...good luck!!
I voted the first day, but checked again today-just making sure I didnt screw up the first time! Your notes are making me nervous Holt, but I promise I voted! Melissa
Good luck!! We're rooting for you!
Emily from Borrelli's hair salon :)
Good Luck Holt! -Ashley at Borrelli's Salon
It's Orlando from Borrelli's....GOODLUCK!!!
goood luck-amanda(borrellis salon)
Hey dude...I just submitted the 'winning" vote! Mauv-Borrelli's salon
Hey dude...I just submitted the 'winning" vote! Mauv-Borrelli's salon
Good Luck! Shirley from Borrelli's
Ok...voted. Where's my sticker!?? Good Luck!
Hello Holt, Good Luck! Tony
This is wonderful and original. Good luck! Please check out my idea and toss me a vote :)
One can only hope that the pictures you've captured won't one day only be a reminder.
You got my vote!
neat idea. good luck
Great work! You have my vote. Your pics are fantastic!
I am rootin' for ya!!
Amanda from Borrelli's
good luck! Robin from Borrelli"s
good luck! Jana from Borrelli's
Hey Holt good luck!!!!
Danielle/Borrellis
Holt! So excited! go get em' tiger!
Good luck... and please check out my dream!
Dig the concept! Good luck with it. I just put mine up tonight. I've traveled America in 2006, and there's a good deal to see, especially on the back roads. I'll cross my fingers for you. You're welcome to check my ideas as well, but not required to vote. :)
I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...
here's a vote from me, please check out my idea and see what you think. good luck
I checked out your website and it looks like you are already on your way. Great pictures!
Such a great idea, I love it! You've got my vote, please check out my idea.
Good luck.
good luck!!!
I voted for you, love the idea. if you like my idea, please vote for me. thanks!
ghostcow says Moo!!!
Good Luck!
Everybody, especially the younger generation, needs to vote for this project. It is for our future in this world. Good luck Holt!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes Holt! Your art is priceless! My vote is in.
great idea!
Good luck, Holt.
Naomi Wolch
Go Holt! Good Luck!
Good luck!
Sounds great! I had a great photo road trip this past fall, and fell in love with my own country again. I Pic'd you! If you'd like please have a look at my dream and return the vote!
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/kristengill/dance-around-the-world/
Good luck, from Camping World, Chattanooga-TN
Best of Luck!!! Theresa
good news
You have my vote, If you get the chance, check out my dream "From Australia With Love" and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for it!
Thanks.
-Adam
A Must!!!! Great idea!!
Voted. Check mine out. http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/relentlsspursuit/capturing-asias-captured/
Lots of luck to you ... let's hope you get there before even more beauty disappears.
can I come with you?
very good idea, if you win, consider looking into the american farmer, in my area alone they are disapearing, with all small operations out of business, rotting barns, empty fields, the culture, the way of life for the american farmer is disapearing! good luck and gave you a vote!
Interesting but i'd like to hear it developed in a tighter way. There's not much conceptual link between the endangerment of Mustangs and the search for authentic small-town life. I think you may have a more powerful message at the end if you tightened the scope
This is a great project and I wish you much continued success!!
I wish you all the very best on this project Holt. What you do is Praiseworthy. Good luck to you.
Regards,
Prasad Hapuarachchi
Sri Lanka
good luck with your fight
Holt, I remember meeting your old work (GC) - you were one of the nicest people there... I remember you talking about this project, I'm so happy that you're really living it... ?
Janis Foley
PIC this is one of the best of the America ideas. hope you will look at ways to expand to the rest of the world. please check out my idea on Afghanistan and vote for it if you like it.
You've got my vote! Good Luck...
Good luck...hope my vote helps!
<*)Good Luck from Dante's Dream.
Good Luck Holt!
Good luck Holt! - tony
I wish you well, Holt! - Delma from CABE
I've tried to play the game and solicit as many votes as I can. But, as the last minute push is on, and entrants are using all kinds of tricks to boost their numbers, I've fallen behind. It's a shame because now the judges won't get to see how special this project is.
I've never agreed with the idea of selection by popular vote. This is ultimately a contest to produce a photographer and idea who will represent the contest sponsors with good photography, good stories, and good PR...
... unfortunately, the contest has turned into a popularity chase. And, the result is that several worthless entries will make it into the top 20, while numerous great entries (and photographers) will never get a chance to show their worth.
your idea is one of my fav's for this contest, I have voted, my husband has voted for you, I hope you make it, and I agree with your statements above mine.
I just voted for your great idea on cultures. Mine is similar check it out at:
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/clayjar/endangered-cultures-a-language-disappears-every-14-days/
VanishingAmerica
Just click on the "Pic" box. That's the vote counter. And, thanks!