ARTIST STATEMENT: Despite
the harsh conditions\, the Svalbard archipelago (north of Norway) is home
to a surprisingly diverse range of wildlife. This collection of photos hi
ghlights the beauty and
grandeur of the remarkable and abundant wildl
ife that inhabits this part of the world above the
arctic circle. Dur
ing his time spent in the arctic\, Paul has been able to photograph the mo
st iconic resident of Svalbard\, the polar bear. These magnificent mammals
are the largest land predator on earth and can weigh up to 1\,000 pounds.
In addition to polar bears\, the arctic fox\, and reindeer share the hars
h landscape. Walruses\, seals\, and whales dominate the ocean environment
of the northern arctic. Paul has captured in his photographs the unique at
tributes and personalities of these species.
Svalbard is also an impo
rtant breeding ground for several species of birds\, including Arctic tern
s\, puffins\, and guillemots. These birds feed on fish and other marine cr
eatures and can be seen diving into the water to catch their prey. Spendin
g his time at sea and along the sheer cliffs of the coastline\, Paul went
to great lengths to capture their distinctive behaviors. Through his photo
graphs\, Paul seeks to provide insight into the lives and personalities of
the many species of wildlife that thrive in the harsh northern regions in
hopes that we can continue to protect and enjoy these beautiful and preci
ous species.
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ARTIST BIO: With help f rom his father\, Paul&rsquo\;s interest in photography began at the age of 10 with an old film camera. At the age of 14\, Paul started photographing and developing his own prints and slide film. When digital photography ca me along in the 1990&rsquo\;s he was quick to adapt to the new technology that has revolutionized the way we all take pictures. Paul&rsquo\;s favori te genres are travel\, landscape\, and wildlife photography. Paul was born and raised in Salt Lake City where he attended Skyline High School. Paul holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in psychology and an MBA from Westminster College. Paul is currently employed as a human resou rces executive. He and his wife Liz have three children and currently live in the Sugarhouse area.
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