I'm an accomplished photographer in the realm of magazine, encyclopedia and textbook photography. My tear-sheets include National Geographic Books, Encyclopedia Britannica, Zoobooks, Wildlife Conservation and American Angler. The majority of that work might not be appropriate for a gallery wall. My algae projects are aiming at the art world as well as "pattern work" for textiles and other products. Although I have been photographing microscopic algae for many years, 2024 is my break-in year for sharing some of the microscopic art I witness most days of my life. New developments in microscopes and camera systems are making the tasks easier.
As an Aquatic Biologist I want to share the beauty of the hidden microscopic world and help educate the public about the absolute importance of algae to the survival of the planet. Being that marine diatoms produce 60-80% of the oxygen on earth they are rather important to protect...Yes, protect the oceans. Alas, they are also the base of the marine food web that feed everything we eat from the briny seas. Via bio-accumulation, shrimp, fish, dolphins and whales all ultimately depend on algae for their food sources.
