National Geographic has opened the world to everyone through their magazine and programs that covers topics from around the world. The images have inspired people from photographers, artists and everyday people.
The Chautauqua Institution is offering a one-week morning lecture series at 10:45 am at the Amphitheater consisting of the following National Geographic photographers.
Annie Griffiths Belt begins the National Geographic lecture week. Belts photography deals with the environment and its wonder. She also is involved with fundraising events, which help communities or raise awareness for all to give back to the world.
Wade Davis is known for his strong interest in the environment. He wrote “In Search of One River” which was made into a film. He also starred in “Grand Canyon Adventures” a movie about Davis and Robert Kennedy Jr., which follows their trip on the Colorado River.
Kobie Boykins will be discussing the challenges and triumphs of mars exploration. Many of his photographs will be displayed during the lecture.
Ronald Johanson has a background in fossil exploration, which included the famous “Lucy” skeleton fossil”. Lucy, the 3.2 million year old skeleton is now being displayed throughout museums in United States
Mattias Klum has dedicated 20years to flora and fauna of Borneo, He is a highly regarded natural history photographer with his work dealing with nature, culture and history.
If you are unable to catch the lectures tapes are available on their lectures at the Chautauqua Institution Kiosk or through the Chautauqua Institution.
Sounds like a lot of fun to attend the National Geographic lectures Denise.
Hope you had a chance to attend.
Diana
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Oh Yes I attended: having national geographic photographers this close I would not miss their lectures! I have always been impressed with the images in National Geographic
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