Offered in-person at the Lloyd Library and Virtually

Webinar Description
“A picture is worth a thousand words” goes the famous adage, and it’s especially true in this technologically and graphically driven age. Photography is an effective vehicle to illustrate the beauty and intricacy of nature, expose people to new facets of natural history, and promote an interest in conservation. Photographic imagery has revolutionized survey protocols and greatly reduced the need for physical collections of specimens. Effective imagery can bring the Lilliputian details of a ruby-crowned kinglet to bear for all to see, expose the suave allure of a cedar waxwing, or capture the brutish glare of a hunting raptor. This pictorial talk will explore the ways in which imagery can be used to promote and document birds

About the Speaker
An avid photographer, shooting a range of natural history subjects, Jim worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for 31 years as a botanist, and later specializing in wildlife diversity projects, especially involving birds. He has authored or coauthored six books, including Birds of Ohio; Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage; and Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II. Jim writes a column, Nature, for the Columbus Dispatch, and regularly publishes a natural history blog. He was named 2015 Conservation Communicator of the Year by the Ohio League of Sportsmen.

How to Register
The webinar is free to attend but attendees must register. Click the links below to register:
In-person registration
Virtual (Zoom) registration