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So far Michael Bjorge has created 9 blog entries.

A Walk in the Woods; research shows the benefits of Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing)

It has been scientifically proven through multiple studies that a walk in the forest or more specifically Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) exposes people to the highly beneficial effects of Phytoncides which are released from trees. These Phytoncides have been proven to increase NK cell activity which helps to kill virally infected cells, as well as detecting and controlling early signs of cancer. Phytoncides have also

A Walk in the Woods; research shows the benefits of Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) 2023-03-30T18:52:18+00:00

Michael Bjorge Wins Prestigious International Platinum Award

I’m so proud an honoured to have received this award! Haha sounds like beginning of an acceptant speech I know! But I truly am very proud, excited, and honoured to have received this! Platinum is the highest level of recognition that you can receive from the Master Photographers International Organization! To share in this and be inspired by great photographic talents who have received this

Michael Bjorge Wins Prestigious International Platinum Award 2021-02-09T03:45:57+00:00

Fine Art Photography As An Investment

Fine Art Photography As An Investment I was encouraged to read this article in late November 2017's Rob Report on how fine art photography is a great investment. As a fine art photographer, I am pleased to see that art buyers and collectors are realizing that, given the affordable price of quality fine art photography prints -- compared to other mediums -- photography prints offers

Fine Art Photography As An Investment 2022-11-11T20:37:15+00:00

Award Won for WINTER EDEN!

Thank you to Semiahmoo Arts as well as the judges that put on the Double Exposure Photography and Poetry exhibit! I was very happy to receive this 1st Place Award in the Local Experience category for; WINTER EDEN ? Thank you!

Award Won for WINTER EDEN! 2019-07-04T06:10:50+00:00

Ancient Cedars Finalist for Whistler Film Festival’s Adventure Photography Competition

I am very proud to be one of the top ten finalists for the WFF Adventure Photo Competition with the photo Ancient Cedars. The top ten photos were selected by an online, social voting system through WFF’s Facebook page and the winning photo and runner ups were selected by the editors at Mountain Life Magazine. The winning image will be featured in the Summer issue

Ancient Cedars Finalist for Whistler Film Festival’s Adventure Photography Competition 2018-06-21T21:26:19+00:00

Parsley Fields Wins 1st Place Cityscape/Architecture Category Double Exposure Photography Exhibition

Exited to announce that my photograph Parsley Fields won 1st place in the Cityscape/Architecture category in the recent Double Exposure Photography Exhibition through the Semiahmoo Arts in the Turnbull Galleria at the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre. It has been invited to the Encore Exhibition Aug 3rd-Sept 8th in Corridor Galleria at the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre. :)

Parsley Fields Wins 1st Place Cityscape/Architecture Category Double Exposure Photography Exhibition 2017-05-14T17:25:27+00:00

Michael Bjorge featured in Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine.com

I was thrilled to be featured in the Spring 2017 Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine in a piece about landscape design, written by Chris Westaway of Vancouver:  Speaking to Michael Bjorge of Pacifica Landscape Works, I get a sense that I am speaking to a man of uncommon vision, not just in terms of his ability to plan and execute a landscape design project, but in the most

Michael Bjorge featured in Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine.com 2018-04-06T20:48:57+00:00

Michael Bjorge Awarded Gold International Association of Printing House Craftsmen Gallery Award

Michael’s photography received an International Association of Printing House Craftsmen Gallery Award in 2008. Michael's photographs were compiled into a calendar. Michael also designed the landscape which was photographed.

Michael Bjorge Awarded Gold International Association of Printing House Craftsmen Gallery Award 2017-05-14T17:19:23+00:00