Brian Skerry to bring his sea photos to Omaha’s Holland Theater March 10th
Lisa and I have different views of the ocean. She is interested in taking cruises and even scuba diving or snorkeling. Me? My take on the ocean is that it’s a nice thing to see…from the beach.
We’ve seen the oceans – Atlantic and Pacific. I’ve even stepped in the water in the Atlantic Ocean. But, that’s been the amount of my interest. I have surrendered to taking boat rides on lakes, bays, etc. While I was in the Philippines, I even took a boat ride over choppy waters (at the end of a typhoon) to visit Corregidor Island. But, I’ve never been one to want to go on the ocean, let alone below the surface.
However, I’m always impressed with sea life. We saw Orcas and a grey whale in the ocean while visiting Alaska. Seals. Sea lions. Porpoises. Yep on all of them. I appreciate the opportunity to have seen these creatures.
However, I do not have the drive to swim among sharks or whales. But, I love seeing the videos and photos of people who do.
Brian Skerry is one of those people. The award-winning photojournalist for National Geographic will share his love of the water and its life forms as part of Nat Geo’s speaking series at Omaha’s Holland Center. The “Ocean Soul” event is on March 10th.
Skerry, a Massachusetts native, uses his photography skills to tell a story. He is committed to conservation. His schedule takes him from tropical waters to polar ice.
One of my favorite photos is of a couple of seals. It looks like a photo of a loving parent snuggling with a baby.
Another interesting photo is of a school of tunas. I don’t think Charlie from Starkist is among the group.
I give Skerry props for standing on the ocean floor and photographing a whale. Amazing, right?
What does a guy do to top that? How about going nose to nose with a shark? Ok, maybe camera lens to a nose with the shark. But still…
Skerry will share his photos and stories with the audience March 10th. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Holland Theater or online at www.TicketsOmaha.com. They start at $10. There is no bad seat in the theater. And if you love nature photography and great story telling like we do, this is a presentation for you. We hope to see you there.
