Ray Atkeson

Ray Atkeson (February 13, 1907 – May 25, 1990) was a U.S. photographer best known for his landscape images, particularly of the American West. His best known photographs are black and white prints, many still popular in galleries, stores, books, traveling art exhibitions, and screensavers. His awards include: * 1977 Distinguished Citizen of Oregon * Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Linfield College * Distinguished Service Award * 1986 Oregon Governor's Art Award * Oregon state Photographer Laureate (1987–1990). Provided by Wikipedia