Into the Future
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
“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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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…