Photographing the Wildlife of the North Shore with Jim Fenton

Lecture at Joppa Flats 3-10-10

Wildlife photographer Jim Fenton will present a slide program and lecture, “Photographing the Wildlife of Massachusetts’ North Shore,” at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center on Wednesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Wildlife photography is as much an art as a science. Waiting in odd habitats under uncertain weather conditions for the perfect moment has its demands, but so does adjusting photographic equipment for the perfect focus and exposure.  Jim Fenton of Haverhill has established himself as a master at all the above in a very short time. In this presentation, Jim reveals the how, when, why, and where of his successful work at photographing wildlife.

Jim Fenton first began to seriously pursue nature photography in 2004.  In 2006, he entered his first national contest and earned second place in the 18th Annual Wild Birds photo competition.  He spends long hours silently observing his subjects, determining their habits and how they relate to their environments.  His images appear regularly in Mass Audubon publications.  As artist-in-residence at the Goldenrod Foundation Cottage on Plymouth Long Beach, Fenton created the images that currently appear in Plimoth Plantation’s two-year exhibit, “Flight Path – Plymouth Long Beach.” 

This program is open to the public, appropriate for all ages, and free to Mass Audubon’s members; non-members are asked to pay an admission fee of $4.  No pre-registration is required.

Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4.  Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org.