The launch celebration for David Zalaznik‘s new book of photography, Life along the Illinois River, will take place November 7, 4:00-7:00 PM, at the Peoria Art Guild.  Today’s edition of the Peoria Journal Star features a story by David about the inspiration for the book, plus a gallery of photos and a list of upcoming signing events.

“At times, no humans were in sight, such as a Christmas morning when a great blue heron stood sentinel in a line of trees enveloped in fog that kept most of the river hidden from sight. Hours of exploration of the river were the challenge and discovery of these moments was the reward. I hope by sharing these photographs you will see this river, which forms a backbone in our state, in a way you have not seen it before. Then when seen, an understanding forms that this river belongs to us, that its survival depends on us and stewardship truly rests in our hands.”