A Journey of Art and Soul for the Earth
by Rama the Elephant and Calley O'Neill
RAMA: AMBASSADOR FOR THE ENDANGERED ONES
Speaking Passionately on Behalf of Those who Cannot Speak
The Rama Team
MICHAEL DURHAM, Oregon Zoo PhotographerUsing unconventional techniques and specially designed equipment, internationally published photographer Michael Durham explores the hidden side of nature. So much of the web of life that connects everything is unseen by the naked eye. Born in 1964 in Oregon, Michael started his career in commercial photography and turned to natural history and journalism. His work has been published in books and magazines in Europe and North America, including Nature’s Best, National Wildlife, Sierra, Defenders, Nature Conservancy Magazine, BBC Wildlife and National Geographic for Kids. Working closely with researchers, zoologists, and biologists, Michael contributes his skill with the camera and his knowledge of light and composition. Michael quotes biologist E.O. Wilson, ‘Every kind of organism has reached this moment in time by threading one needle after another...against nearly impossible odds.’ It is my intention that my images reflect this reality..
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Julia Fairchild, Web Weaver, and so much more for The Rama Exhibition
Chris Moench, Master Ceramics Sculptor, and creator of prayer wheels for The Rama Exhibition
Dr. Thomas Hohl, Master Wood Turner and creator and Director of the Rama Exhibition Wildlife Prayer Wheels
Margaret Horwatt, Executive Director of The Rama Tree, the non-profit organization of The Rama Exhibition
Phillip Jones, Psychotherapist/Cosmologist and Creator of the Endangered Species Animal Wheel, the centerpiece of the Circle of Life Action Room
Lamar Yoakum, Master Stained Glass Artisan and Creator of The Grotto of Hope Stained Glass Biodiversity Windows