J Hayes Photography, Springfield Missouri USA

Photography by contemporary photographer J Hayes. Pilsner Urquell International Photography Awards 2008 WinnerJ’s piece entitled ZELDA and his series SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI CITYSCAPES were both recognized by the IPA Jurors as Honorable Mention from among 22,000 entries from 124 countries.

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Henry Domke Nature Photography - Missouri

The images on display here are the work of Henry Domke, an artist dedicated to revealing the beauty of nature that s close to home but rarely seen. While his subjects themselves are not exotic, his fresh approach to photographing native plants and animals helps others discover their spectacular colors, textures, patterns and form. You can contact the artist at: henry henrydomke.com. Henry s early training in natural history and interest in art led him to take time out from his work as a family practice physician and pursue advanced art training in the mid-1990 s. Photography became his medium of choice as it allows him to combine the critical eye of a physician with that of a creative, innovative and passionate artist. His superb technical abilities help him capture and create a unique vision of the natural world one that has wide public appeal. And his state-of-the-art digital equipment, inks and papers ensure high quality archival art prints that will last for generations. The majority of Henry s work focuses on the nature of the Prairie Garden Trust, a 600-acre nature restoration project begun by Domke s parents in central Missouri to share the beauties of nature. Using his camera, he captures the ever-changing life found in the diverse habitats there: prairies, wetlands, forests and streams.

http://www.HenryDomke.com