World Renowned Pioneer Underwater Photographer Brings His Vision to the San Juan Islands
Posted June 19, 2012 at 2:41 am by Ian Byington
Blue In Profile…photo by Ernest H. Brooks II
World Renowned Pioneer Underwater Photographer Brings His Vision to the San Juan Islands
Pioneer underwater photographer, educator, diver, and ambassador to the marine environment, Ernest H. Brooks II, will bring his vision of the world beneath the sea to life in both a multi-media presentation and a photography exhibit. Thursday, June 21: Multi-media presentation, “SILVER SEAS: Ernest H. Brooks II, A Photographer’s View of Marine Stewardship” – The San Juan Island Community Theatre, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Co-sponsored by the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee and the San Juan Islands Museum of Art & Sculpture Park Friday, June 22 – September 8: Photography exhibit “SILVER SEAS” Ernest H. Brooks II, A Retrospective” – The San Juan Islands Museum of Art. 235 A Street, Friday Harbor. Opening reception with the artist 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Co-sponsored by Friday Harbor Marine.
Ernest H. Brooks II served as the head of the renowned Brooks Institute of Photography. He has descended into the treacherous waters beneath the polar ice caps and into the depths of every ocean on earth. Brook’s photographs have been widely exhibited and honored worldwide; he is often referred to as the Ansel Adams of underwater photography, and the best black and white underwater photographer in the world.
“I truly believe the best way we can impress upon the world that the sea is worth saving is by presenting the beauty within it. Only then can people grasp how important the ocean is to everything on this planet,” Brooks stated.
For tickets to the multi-media presentation: The San Juan Community Theatre box office: http://www.sjctheatre.org or 360-378-3210 – $15 for adults, $8 for students., $5 student rush.
A question and answer period, raffles for one of Ernie’s signed photographs, and other local items, a dessert reception with the artist will follow the presentation. For more information on Brooks and the events: www.sjima.org, 360-370-0035 email: [email protected]
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