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Zaitun Eid, of Virginia, takes in “Soul of the River,” an outdoor photo exhibit on the Wisconsin Dells river walk. The images, created by Wisconsin Dells native and professional photographer Joseph Leute, tell the story of the local people and their relationship with the Wisconsin River.
Joseph Leute, 39, splits his time between the Wisconsin Dells area and Brooklyn, New York. The photographer makes a living taking images for the hospitality and travel industry, but his work along the river walk in his hometown is close to his heart.
An image of the late John Trumble, who piloted some of the first wooden speedboat tours on the Wisconsin River in the Dells, is featured in Joseph Leute’s “Soul of the River” exhibit. The ink used to print the photographs is expected to last for 10 to 15 years in the outdoor gallery.
Visitors check out Joseph Leute’s photo exhibit “Soul of the River” on the river walk in downtown Wisconsin Dells. The $300,000 project, which included converting a parking lot into an open-air art gallery, opened in August.
Joseph Leute’s photos use the Wisconsin River and its rock features as a backdrop for his subjects who have profound connections to the river in Wisconsin Dells.
H.H. Bennett purchased the Kilbourn tintype portrait studio of Leroy J. Gates and became a renowned landscape photographer. He captured this image, "Fleet of Rowboats on a Sunday Afternoon — Dells Guides," in the 1870s. The 4-by-7-inch albumen print is part of the Wisconsin Historical Society collection.
A view of the Wisconsin River from the overlook where the outdoor photo exhibit "Soul of the River" has been installed in downtown Wisconsin Dells. The exhibit features 16 photographs.
The river walk is connected to the historic downtown of Wisconsin Dells and runs along the Wisconsin River.
GALLERY: A look inside the H.H. Bennett Studio in Wisconsin Dells
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H.H. Bennett Studio Equipment on display
Photography equipment once owned and used by H.H. Bennett sits on display at the Wisconsin Dells studio and museum that bears his name August 25.
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H.H. Bennett Studio and Museum Site Director David Rambow shows how he adjusts the camera for visitors to participate in the tin type experience to have their portrait taken.
H.H. Bennett Studio enterance
H.H. Bennett's studio is inside the Wisconsin Dells museum for people to walk through.
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H.H. Bennett Studio and Museum Site Director David Rambow demonstrates how to use a steroview for guests to use at the museum in Wisconsin Dells August 25.
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David shows sterocamera
H.H. Bennett Studio and Museum Site Director David Rambow talks about the sterocamera Bennett used to capture images of the Wisconsin Dells area.
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Barry Adams covers regional news for the Wisconsin State Journal. Send him ideas for On Wisconsin at 608-252-6148 or by email at badams@madison.com.
