Phil Harvey, one of Ojai’s “Living Treasures,” has been an artist and nature photographer for over thirty years. Phil has an eye for the light of life and he creatively captures the essence of those moments that take our breath away. This gifted photographer expresses this essence in his collection of “Mystique of Ojai” images, which will be on display during Ojai’s annual Art Detour the weekend of October 8 and 9.

Phil founded the Ojai Photography Club in 1984. In honor of Phil and in celebration of the club’s 27 years, several members of the club will be joining Phil in exhibiting their photography. Their exhibit, “Mystique of Ojai Fine Art Photography - Phil Harvey and Friends: Myrna Cambianica, Sally Carless and Kaarina Tienhaara,” will be at Phil’s studio, 302 S. Montgomery Street, Ojai.

The Ojai Art Detour provides the opportunity to visit artists’ studios and galleries of some of Ojai’s accomplished and unique artists. The tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th from 10 am until 5 pm. It is free to the public and features more than 50 local artists. The Artist reception will be Saturday October 8th, 6-9pm at Bohemia, 214 W Ojai Avenue, Ojai, and is free to the public.

Ojai Art Detour maps can be found at the Ojai Visitor Center, Studio 201, Bohemia, Ojai House, Made in Ojai, Janis’ Art Workshop, area hotels (hotels week of the tour), and other shops around town. Tour maps can also be picked up the day of the tour at any of the tour studios.

For additional information go to Ojai Photography Club at: http://ojaiphotoclub.com/ and Ojai Art Detour at: www.ojaiartdetour.com/