The View from the Other Side of the Lens

HDR allows for a full template of color to complement extraordinary reflection in Critical Linkages Photographer Will Dickey's photograph of the Northeast Florida Timberlands and Watershed Reserve.

HDR allows for a full template of color to complement the extraordinary reflection in Critical Linkages Photographer Will Dickey’s photograph of the Northeast Florida Timberlands and Watershed Reserve.

The Legacy Institute for Nature and Culture (LINC) contributed to the Florida Wildlife Corridor vision through a project called Florida Wildlife Corridor: Critical Linkages. The purpose of this project was to raise awareness for specific parcels identified by the state of Florida as Critical Linkages between existing conservation areas (read the report). While each of these proposed lands merit conservation through their diverse biological habitats, it takes more to grab the attention of the public.

For this LINC turned to the voices of 15 photographers, or rather their photography, to draw us to the Critical Linkage they were each assigned. You can see their work in the property profiles on our Missing Links page.

Yet a captivating photograph often leaves the viewer with many questions. Do you ever wonder at the inspiration for a photograph? Ever contemplate the intention behind long hours in the wilds, waiting for the right light? What would those voices say about each photograph and the areas in which they spend so much time?

To answer these questions LINC created A View From the Other Side of the Lens, a series of blog posts aimed at giving these photographers a chance to tell their story through text. Here each photographer had an opportunity to further inspire our connection to the Critical Linkages, and provide insight into the creativity behind each photograph. We hope you enjoy their stories.

Into the Future

March 25, 2013 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

The blog series, “A View from the other side of the Lens,” reached its conclusion in mid-January 2013. LINC would like to thank the 14 photographers who donated their work and time to the Critical Linkages project and the conservation…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: James Valentine

January 16, 2013 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

“In 1971, there was a void to fill; ecology was just becoming a common term. It was imperative that we put together the Quest Foundation to support photographic arts and educate the public. There wasn’t much attention given to environmental…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: John J. Lopinot

December 26, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

Coming from a background in photojournalism, Critical Linkages Photographer John J. Lopinot now struggles with the same overarching issue many of LINC’s photographers face: how do you share a story now that the newspaper business is slowly fizzling out? John…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: Jason Hahn

December 2, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

Born and raised in Thurmont, Maryland, Critical Linkages Photographer Jason Hahn grew up at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. Jason spent his childhood playing in the ponds, lakes, streams, and fields of his parent’s 50 acre farm until he…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: Daniel Ewert

November 25, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

Ansel Adams once said: “A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed.” Critical Linkages Photographer Daniel Ewert makes his name in the world of photography using technique that…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: Jeff Ripple

November 12, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

A native of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale, Critical Linkages Photographer Jeff Ripple grew up with an appreciation for Florida’s magnificent landscapes. Unfortunately, Jeff was not the biggest fan of Fort Lauderdale and once he completed his primary education and graduated high…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: Carlton Ward

November 7, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

“There are two untold stories of Florida, that of the black bear and that of the cowboy. They rely on each other and the same landscape to survive. If it wasn’t for the proactive stewardship of [Florida’s] ranchers certain bear populations would…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: David Moynahan

November 4, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

A sculptor, a painter, a marine biologist, a doctor, a father, a son, a husband, a hospice volunteer, and an organic gardener; these are just some of the many lives lived by Critical Linkages Photographer David Moynahan. In this post,…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: Will Dickey

October 23, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

Thomas Creek, a section of the Northeast Florida Timberlands and Watershed Reserve, is the site of Florida’s only Revolutionary War Battle. The City of Jacksonville, with help from a number of local organizations, purchased the area for protection purposes. Thomas…

A View From the Other Side of the Lens: Paul Marcellini

October 15, 2012 · by Florida Wildlife Corridor · in The View from the Other Side of the Lens

Originally a painter, Critical Linkages Photographer Paul Marcellini made his name with dramatic light. He captures vivid sunsets and great expansive skies, and knows the tricks to make the colors pop. With his painter’s eye, Paul explains that he pays…

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