I’m thrilled to have this image, Wonder, included in The Center For Fine Art Photography’s Simply Exhibition curated by, Director of Photography for Outfront Media, David Carol.
This image is one of my all-time favorites, not only because it was one of those rare, magical moments where the polar bear was actually swimming and visible from the underwater viewing area, and with beautiful light and reflections. But my son is one of the children in awe of this mighty animal.
As a side-note, I made this image with only an iPhone, and an older one at that (I think the iPhone 5). It was one of those moments I really wished I would have brought my “real” camera with me but it just goes to show you the best camera is the one you have.
Unfortunately I can’t make the opening reception but if you’re in the Fort Collins, CO area consider stopping in. Reception and exhibition details are below:

Opening Reception
Friday, March 4, 2016
6-9pm
400 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO

Exhibition Dates
February 26 – March 6, 2016

Gallery Hours

Tue – Fri | 10am to 6pm

Saturday | 11am to 5pm
Sunday & Monday | Closed

Below is the official Press Release:

Simply Exhibition and Events
Exhibition: February 26, 2016 – March 26, 2016
Public Artist Talk: March 4, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Public Reception: March 4, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Simply 2016 Photography Exhibition | With Juror David J. Carol at The Center for Fine Art
Photography Runs Through March 26th, 2016 | Simply 2016 is an exhibition highlighting artists’
ability to capture the everyday in an extraordinary way. Artists from around the world are being showcased
in this exhibition, juried by David J. Carol. This photography exhibition offers the chance to slow down and
appreciate the beauty in simplicity. Artist Pamela Joye captured striking reflected light in a particularly
atmospheric manner in Mirror Fountain. Her cheerful, energetic subjects continue with their lives
unbeknownst of the beauty in the details of their play. Phillippa Stannard uses composition and perspective
to bring the viewer into the shot. Others artists use heavy color saturation to stop the viewer in their tracks
such as Andrew Miller’s piece, Park Fountain. Shaking the life into the commonplace, the artists have taken
mundane visuals and elevated them to entice and inspire. Join us in exploring this spectacular expression
of ordinary turned extraordinary in the Main Gallery until March 26th, 2016. Always free, public welcome.

Featured Artists: Meredith Abenaim, Manuel Armenis, Mark Astrom, David Bennett, Steven Bollman,
Melissa Breyer, Marie Bush, Michael Carlebach, Patrick Cobb, Gregory Costanzo, Sally Davies, Debra
Davis, Emma Dobbs, Holly Donovan, Philip Drucker, Dorothy Glenn, Marcia Glover, James Graves, Suzy
Halpin, Matthew Johnson, Pamela Joye, Chip Kahn, Susan Keiser, John Kobeck, Robert Larson, Marcia
Mahoney, Michael McAllister, Angie McMonigal, Andrew Miller, Shin Noguchi, Jeff Phillips, Robert Renfrow,
Lisa Rigazio, Debora Schwedhelm, Joseph Stanek, Phillipa Stannard, Michael Sullivan, Preston Utley,
Sandra Chen Weinstein, Lauren Welles, Terry Wild, and Casie Zalud.

+ Exhibitions and Receptions at C4FAP are always free and open to the public.
+ Mingle with featured artists & art lovers at our reception on Friday, March 4, 6 – 9 pm.
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About C4FAP
Since 2004, The Center for Fine Art Photography has been a
preeminent supporter of photography. As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3)
organization, C4FAP is supported globally with donations,
grants, and memberships. Based in Fort Collins, CO, the
Center for Fine Art Photography offers three public galleries
with 20+ exhibitions yearly, classes, and online exhibitions that
give photographers and photography enthusiasts from all over
the world an opportunity to engage with the Center and it’s
community. For more information about C4FAP, including
information on workshops, membership, becoming a donor
and exhibitions, please visit the website at c4fap.org.

Gallery Location
400 North College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Online at C4FAP.ORG