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About Col. Elmer C. Rowley
Born in 1913, Elmer Clifford Rowley has had the opportunity to see many changes throughout our world
in his lifetime. As a young child, he was influenced greatly by the love of his parents and taught how to
work hard, honestly and diligently. He learned how to appreciate the opportunities that were in front of
him and was inspired to focus on - as he quotes a poet from his high school English Class - "...Shaping
the world to a glorious end!"
After marrying the girl of his dreams, he became a Colonel in the Marine Corps, and fathered 2 sons. He
currently has 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Last December, he celebrated his 72nd wedding anniversary with his still beautiful bride, Thelma
Rowley, who will be 96-years young in August. They are a beautiful image of marriage and show their
love for one another in all their words and deeds. Blessed with the opportunity to travel in their latter
years, they share stories and adventures from all over the world. Bird-watching, camping, scuba diving
and pursuing the discovery of their historical family lineage has been a few of their greatest hobbies.
Stay tuned to see more cards throughout the year featuring the exquisite work of Col. Elmer C. Rowley.
You can share the beauty with others this year through our Christmas Card Collection, which includes
two of his photographs.
in his lifetime. As a young child, he was influenced greatly by the love of his parents and taught how to
work hard, honestly and diligently. He learned how to appreciate the opportunities that were in front of
him and was inspired to focus on - as he quotes a poet from his high school English Class - "...Shaping
the world to a glorious end!"
After marrying the girl of his dreams, he became a Colonel in the Marine Corps, and fathered 2 sons. He
currently has 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Last December, he celebrated his 72nd wedding anniversary with his still beautiful bride, Thelma
Rowley, who will be 96-years young in August. They are a beautiful image of marriage and show their
love for one another in all their words and deeds. Blessed with the opportunity to travel in their latter
years, they share stories and adventures from all over the world. Bird-watching, camping, scuba diving
and pursuing the discovery of their historical family lineage has been a few of their greatest hobbies.
Stay tuned to see more cards throughout the year featuring the exquisite work of Col. Elmer C. Rowley.
You can share the beauty with others this year through our Christmas Card Collection, which includes
two of his photographs.
Spreading the Inspiration
Our photographer's inspiration started as a child. Sarina Roth would visit her grandparents in Marlton,
New Jersey every summer, and her grandfather would spend the evenings after dinner presenting slide
shows of his travels with her grandmother from the past year. While enjoying a bowl of mint chocolate
chip ice cream... Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Australia, and many more places around the world
provided the backdrop for the stories and adventures of this retired couple. What an extraordinary
introduction to God's creation.
"I consider my grandfather to be one of the most excellent photographers I've ever seen. I believe he is
the person ultimately responsible for inspiring the passion in me to recognize and capture the beauty in
nature. My exposure to his work as a child trained me to look for those moments in life when I am graced
to witness a breathtaking scene. And although his lessons taught me how to capture a moment and
treasure it, it is our great God who created it all. I only took the picture."
This perspective established the business of Never the Rock Photography. These beautiful images are
all created by God. May He receive the glory.
Look for more of the "Grandfather Series" in 2009, featuring the excellent
work of photographer Col. Elmer C. Rowley.
New Jersey every summer, and her grandfather would spend the evenings after dinner presenting slide
shows of his travels with her grandmother from the past year. While enjoying a bowl of mint chocolate
chip ice cream... Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Australia, and many more places around the world
provided the backdrop for the stories and adventures of this retired couple. What an extraordinary
introduction to God's creation.
"I consider my grandfather to be one of the most excellent photographers I've ever seen. I believe he is
the person ultimately responsible for inspiring the passion in me to recognize and capture the beauty in
nature. My exposure to his work as a child trained me to look for those moments in life when I am graced
to witness a breathtaking scene. And although his lessons taught me how to capture a moment and
treasure it, it is our great God who created it all. I only took the picture."
This perspective established the business of Never the Rock Photography. These beautiful images are
all created by God. May He receive the glory.
Look for more of the "Grandfather Series" in 2009, featuring the excellent
work of photographer Col. Elmer C. Rowley.
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and are not be used, reproduced or printed without permission.
Copyright 2005 - 2009. All rights reserved.
and are not be used, reproduced or printed without permission.
Copyright 2005 - 2009. All rights reserved.
The
Grandfather
Series
Grandfather
Series
May the rocks never cry out in my place.
The Grandfather Series
This special series of photography is being set apart to honor
Col. Elmer C. Rowley, the 96-year old grandfather of the founder of
Never the Rock Photography. As an early influence and inspiration for
many of the aspects of Never the Rock, Col. Rowley's photography
reflects a true love and respect for nature.
We hope that by sharing his photography through a new series of
cards and gifts, others will be inspired as well, to take time to
appreciate the beauty of this world that God gave us, and to honor God
as the Creator.
Col. Elmer C. Rowley, the 96-year old grandfather of the founder of
Never the Rock Photography. As an early influence and inspiration for
many of the aspects of Never the Rock, Col. Rowley's photography
reflects a true love and respect for nature.
We hope that by sharing his photography through a new series of
cards and gifts, others will be inspired as well, to take time to
appreciate the beauty of this world that God gave us, and to honor God
as the Creator.
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Col. Elmer C. Rowley and wife, Thelma
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| My Grandfather's Eyes My grandfather's eyes have been blessed to see so many wonders of creation. By the Lord's sweet grace, he has witnessed so much of the beauty that God made. And as I watch my grandfather live, and his abundant appreciation, I've been blessed with my grandfather's eyes from that foundation that he laid. In his steps I've traveled through the pictures and the stories, Places in this world I knew I'd someday want to see. Now I'm living dreams of those exquisite sights and glories, My grandfather's eyes go with me reminding me of where I've wanted to be. - Sarina Roth, 2007 |
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