Michael Durham
Portland, Oregon
Jumping Deer Mouse at Night
Archival Digital Print
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I have used the camera as a tool to see the unknown and unseen in the world of nature. The creatures that find cover in darkness and cling to the shadows are especially fascinating, The image of the mouse jumping, seen in this show, illustrates an evasive behavior. An owl was hunting nearby, and had made several attempts to catch mice in the area. When the mouse perceived the owl to be near, it jumped reflexively into the air to avoid a last minute capture.
Artist Biography
Using unconventional techniques and custom equipment, internationally published photographer Michael Durham explores the secretive and hidden side of nature. “So much of the complex web of life that connects everything in an ecosystem together is just out of sight, but a camera can be used to see where the human eye may be inadequate”
Working closely with researchers, zoologists and biologists, Michael contributes his skill with the camera, and his knowledge of composition and light to their work. “Biologist E. O. Wilson once wrote: ‘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”
Born in 1964 in Oregon, Michael started his photo career in commercial photography and eventually migrated into natural history and journalism. His work has appeared in books and magazines in Europe and North America, including Nature’s Best, National Wildlife, Sierra, Defenders, Nature Conservancy Magazine, BBC Wildlife, Orion, National Geographic for Kids, and many more.All images and text copyright the artist. All rights reserved.
