Program leader Lynn McDowell's Stream and Sky |
When
Delaware State Park employee Elizabeth Drummond and photographer Lynn McDowell
began guiding public nature hikes with photography in mind, the results were a
wonderful mix of photographic talent, healthful hikes and…now…a photography
exhibit in the Blue Ball Barn of
Alapocas Run State Park.
After a
year of Ms. Drummond encouraging people to hike and look carefully and Ms.
McDowell telling the hikers to look with
a camera, the two realized that they had amassed some impressive photographs. Their hiker companions used cell phones and
digital cameras and brought myriad levels of experience to the project, but the
collaboration seems to have inspired one and all to view the seasons with
creativity and imagination.
Gavin's Reaching for the Sky |
On the
far wall was a photograph which seemed to be of a swirl of colored autumn
leaves. Up close, you can see it is a
snake which photographer Don Thureau photographed just as he extended his
bright red tongue as he contemplated his human audience.
Don Thureau's Snake on the Rocks |
Virginia Lockman's A Spider's Web |
The
project truly seems to have taken hold, with the joy and exuberance of both
professional and amateur photographers excited to collaborate and capture the
beauty of the Delaware State Parks on their hikes. The exhibit will be on display at Blue Ball
Barn through March 16.
See
DEstateparks.com.
Would like to point out that my granddaughter, Alexandria Mazakas is also 12 years old, was at the opening on Sunday and has a photo hanging in the exhibit.
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The hike and photography were a wonderful experience and a fun day..
DeleteA big thank you to Elizabeth and Lynn.
JMoretti
It's always a great feeling when you see that others appreciate one's photographic endeavors and it motivates one to do more at any age.
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