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Willard Gibbons' Bio
Heaven on earth -- that's how Willard Gibbons describes the Texas Hill country. He should know. That's because Willard was born
in Blanco -- the heart of the Hill Country -- in February 1944. He spent his early days playing in the beautiful Blanco River and
among the surrounding hills. Today, he continues to roam the area, taking photographs of the people, places and things that make
the region so special.
Willard graduated from Blanco High School in 1962 and finished two years of college in San Marcos at Southwest Texas State
Teachers College, now called Texas State University, before he was drafted into the Army. After basic training he spent the rest of
his Army tour of duty in Wurzburg, Germany, in the Third Infantry Division. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1967,
Willard went to work for the U.S. Geological Survey in Austin, Texas. During his career with the USGS, Willard traveled extensively
around Texas and across the nation. Though he saw plenty of pretty scenery, he still believes the Texas Hill Country is by far the
most beautiful, as confirmed by his many photos of the area.
Photographs have always fascinated Willard, who has spent countless hours refurbishing old black-and-white photos using a scanner
and computer software to bring damaged photographs back to life. He believes each picture represents a moment in time that can
never be recaptured but can be remembered and -- to some extent -- relived through the photograph, his version of a "poor man's
time machine." His current photographs may be purchased in color or black and white, depending on the client's preference.
Willard's attention to detail and quality can be seen in each and every photographic art print he makes available for viewing and
sale. Willard will only allow the highest quality photographic prints to be sold on his web site or at his gallery.
Just some of his stunning photographs may be viewed via his Website and he will be glad to answer any questions related to his
photography by phone or e-mail or stop by his studio to view his work first hand.
Email: wgibbons@txwinet.com
Web Page: www.willardgibbons.com
Willard J Gibbons
271 Trainer Wuest Rd.
Blanco, TX 78606
830 833-4492
Heaven on earth -- that's how Willard Gibbons describes the Texas Hill country. He should know. That's because Willard was born
in Blanco -- the heart of the Hill Country -- in February 1944. He spent his early days playing in the beautiful Blanco River and
among the surrounding hills. Today, he continues to roam the area, taking photographs of the people, places and things that make
the region so special.
Willard graduated from Blanco High School in 1962 and finished two years of college in San Marcos at Southwest Texas State
Teachers College, now called Texas State University, before he was drafted into the Army. After basic training he spent the rest of
his Army tour of duty in Wurzburg, Germany, in the Third Infantry Division. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1967,
Willard went to work for the U.S. Geological Survey in Austin, Texas. During his career with the USGS, Willard traveled extensively
around Texas and across the nation. Though he saw plenty of pretty scenery, he still believes the Texas Hill Country is by far the
most beautiful, as confirmed by his many photos of the area.
Photographs have always fascinated Willard, who has spent countless hours refurbishing old black-and-white photos using a scanner
and computer software to bring damaged photographs back to life. He believes each picture represents a moment in time that can
never be recaptured but can be remembered and -- to some extent -- relived through the photograph, his version of a "poor man's
time machine." His current photographs may be purchased in color or black and white, depending on the client's preference.
Willard's attention to detail and quality can be seen in each and every photographic art print he makes available for viewing and
sale. Willard will only allow the highest quality photographic prints to be sold on his web site or at his gallery.
Just some of his stunning photographs may be viewed via his Website and he will be glad to answer any questions related to his
photography by phone or e-mail or stop by his studio to view his work first hand.
Email: wgibbons@txwinet.com
Web Page: www.willardgibbons.com
Willard J Gibbons
271 Trainer Wuest Rd.
Blanco, TX 78606
830 833-4492
Willard Gibbons' Bio
