Chris Scott: Wildlife Photography
September 2 - September 30 during open hours.
Chris Scott exhibits his wildlife photography in the library’s Program Room for the month of September. To read the artist's statement and learn more about the exhibit, click here.
Meet the artist on Saturday, September 20th at a reception from 3pm - 4pm. Light refreshments will be served.
The exhibit is available to view when the Program Room is not in use.
Artist Bio:
Chris Scott is a year-round resident of Martha’s Vineyard. The Island’s abundance of natural areas, ranging from beaches to tidal estuaries, fresh and saltwater ponds, sandplains, fields, and forests, creates an ideal habitat for a wide diversity of birds and wildlife.
Many of the photographs displayed here were taken on the Vineyard; others are from visits to State and National Parks across the country. All images were taken with Canon equipment; EOS R7 and R5 cameras with RF 100-400mm and 100-500mm lenses + 1.4x teleconverter.
Photography has been an interest of Chris’s for more than 50 years and has spanned a variety of genres in his professional career, including landscape, urban, and architectural work. He was a Public Affairs officer in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and covered photographic assignments from official ceremonies to rescues at sea. He now focuses exclusively on wildlife photography, primarily avian subjects. Chris’s work has been featured in local publications and exhibitions, and has recently been recognized by the Journal of Wildlife Photography.
Chris adheres to the wildlife photography guidelines recommended by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Artist’s Statement:
“Why wildlife photography?”
It is a privilege to venture into the natural world. Time spent in nature enriches the soul and sharpens one’s senses to sounds and movement.
I aim to be an unobtrusive observer, capturing the unexpected as it unfolds, freezing moments in time. The first impression when one sees an image that nature gives us awakens emotions and feelings; it speaks to us. Looking back at those images brings reflections on the experiences I had.
These photographs represent my times in the field and I’m happy to share them with you. More images can be viewed on my website: www.chrisscottwildlife.com
