Join us for the final lecture of our spring speaker series!
We are so thrilled to invite wildlife photographer Bart Rulon to share his insights about orcas with us.
Thursday, June 10th, 6-7:30 RSVP
Orca Observation and Photography Showcase
Join wildlife photographer Bart Rulon to learn more about the spectacular orcas we see here in the Salish Sea through the lens of his camera. Bart will show us amazing photos, and talk about some of the challenges involved in photographing killer whales and some of the techniques he’s learned along the way. He will also talk about the orcas’ connection to salmon, the differences between the southern resident and transient whales we see here, and how things have changed in the 21 years since he started focusing on whales. Bart will share stories of some of his favorite experiences illustrated through his award winning photography.
Bart Rulon
Bart Rulon’s love of wildlife started at a very young age, and after graduating from the University of Kentucky in a self-made biological illustration major he moved to Washington State to start a career making images of wildlife and never looked back. During that time Rulon’s travels have taken him on long photography trips to Africa, India, South America, Alaska, and Costa Rica, and he has traveled all over the contiguous United States and Canada. After a life changing kayak trip in the San Juan Islands where he came across J-pod killer whales, Bart realized that he should also be spending more time with the amazing animals that were right in his backyard! As a result he has spent thousands of days on the water over the last 21 years photographing and studying the whales of the Pacific Northwest. He’s inspired to share these wildlife adventures with the rest of the world through his photography, and art. Bart has always enjoyed going the extra mile to photograph something unique and he often uses a sea kayak, camouflaged floating blind, or a custom made photography boat in order to get closer to his subjects for a more intimate view. Bart’s award winning art and photographs have been shown in over 60 museums in North America and abroad. He teaches at the University of Washington and was awarded their “Teaching Excellence Award” in 2009. After overwhelming demand from fellow photographers, Bart started leading wildlife photography tours to some of his favorite spots both local and exotic! You can see his photography, art, and books at www.BartRulon.com
Thursday, June 10th 6-7:30 RSVP
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