Art Talk: Chris Burnett, Ecologist and Photographer

Our Strange and Beautiful Land: Photography for Biodiversity

Tuesday, March 19 6:30 PM MACC Studio Peter White Public Library.

Join ecologist Chris Burnett on a photographic field trip exploring the meadow, orchard, creek, and woodland ecosystems of his Chocolay Township homestead. Get a close look at some familiar and little-known species of these habitats and learn some of the photographic techniques Chris uses to capture their essence. 

This presentation, sponsored by the Lake Superior Art Association, will appeal to nature lovers, artists, and photographers of all levels. Come prepared to view some stunning photography and pick up tips for enhancing your camera skills. 

This northern shrike (“butcher bird”) spent the day perched in an old apple tree watching the seed-eaters at my bird feeder for a chance at a meal for itself.
Fine art black & white photograph of a foggy sunrise with a plowed field & layers of tree silhouettes taken in Chocolay Twp., Marquette Co., Michigan.

Tuesday, March 19
6:30 PM MACC Studio
Peter White Public Library.

Chris is the real deal when it comes to ecosystems. In addition to serving as the Conservation District Forester for Alger and Marquette Counties, Chris has worked with the Upper Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development Council, the Forester Stewardship Council, and the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy. His photographs have stories to tell about strange and beautiful species, their habitats, and managing land to maintain biodiversity. 

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