Natural Exposures is the exclusive showcase for the wildlife photography and nature pictures of Daniel J. Cox. Along with his work in the field of natural history he regularly contributes images to the world of science and travel. It is through his rich and broad experience, nearly 30 years of working this medium, that he provides us with access to a world of wildlife, scenery, travel and science that few of us have a chance to see—or feel—in person. Dan’s work vividly expresses his own philosophical concerns about conservation, animal welfare, and our fragile green earth. His wildlife stock photography archives offer an unparalleled selection of pictures—over 500,000—of wildlife, conservation issues, animal behavior, exotic cultures, natural history, science and travel photography. What Dan communicates in every photo is a passion for his subjects—a virtual story in a single image that resonates hope or despair, survival or demise, bounty or depletion. Beauty. Awe. Eloquence. And wonder. We invite you to explore Dan’s world of breathless beauty, heart-stopping action, and countless one-of-a-kind events. Choose from hundreds of different subjects within ecosystems from Antarctica to Zaire. All of them represent the best of Daniel J. Cox's vision, talent, and skill as a photojournalist traveling the world.

Arctic Documentary Project

Daniel recently embarked on a long term project to document the arctic. The arctic ecosystem is changing faster than any other place on earth due to the warming climate. As an advisory board member to Polar Bears International all of Dan's work in the far north is done on a Pro bono basis for PBI. The images, both stills and video, are offered to PBI's Arctic Ambassador Centers at no charge in order to help full PBI's mandate of Conservation through Research, Stewardship and Education. This group of images are of Muskox during the spring birthing season.


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Daniel's Current Work Archive.

Costa Rica Natural Treasures Photo Tour

March and April of 2011 saw our first Natural Exposures Invitational Photo Tours Adventure to beautiful Costa Rica. When Tanya first started putting this trip together we knew it would be popular. In the end we took three separate groups and we all had a fabulous time. The photo opportunities were superb, the people incredibly friendly and inviting, the food fantastic and our guests couldn't have been more fun to travel with. The photos on these pages are a small collection of some of my favorites although I still have a lot of editing to do. I shot nearly 10,500 images including stills and video. We hope you enjoy the images from Costa Rica and if you're interested in more details you can read all about our Costa Rica Photo Tour on our Corkboard/Blog. We're already accepting inquires for next years Costa Rica Photo Tour. Take a look and let us know if you're interested in joining us in 2012. See more photos...

Recent Photo Workshop Archive

Umvelt (Subjective World) Gallery Exhibit

September 21, 2011 - October 30, 2011

Gallery Project presents Umvelt (Subjective World), a multimedia exhibit in which over 20 local, regional, and national artists and scientists explore the unique sensory worlds of animals. The exhibit opens on Wednesday, September 21 and runs through Sunday, October 30. The opening reception is Friday, September 23 from 6-9.

Umvelt or subjective world is a foundational concept in the study of animal behavior. It challenges us to think about animals (or indeed any organisms) as they might experience the world through their own senses and respond to it with their own bodies, according to their own (evolved) priorities. Adopting this view led behavioral biologists to a deeper understanding of how evolution shaped the bodies and brains of animals. It also led to the discovery of sensory and behavioral abilities not present in the human Umwelt, including the ability of honey bees and other insects to see ultraviolet and polarized light, the ability of bats to navigate and hunt prey via echolocation, and the ability of many animals to sense electrical or magnetic fields and to use them for navigation. Artists and scientists are challenged to represent visually and with sound the variety of adaptations animals and insects have to their complex sensory worlds.

Daniel will be one of the exhibitors for this event in collaboration with biologist Denver Holt from the Owl Research Institute.

Daniel J. Cox - Artist Statement

So often the important work being produced by scientists and biologists specializing in wildlife and nature goes unnoticed by the general public. My job as a conservation journalist is to try and change all of that. Denver Holt's nearly twenty year study of snowy owls in Alaska is the longest such study on the subject ever undertaken. His work to understand this charismatic species is extremely important in this time of dramatic climate changes currently taking place in the far north. Without good science we have no idea what the future may hold for snowy owls or other species that call the arctic ecosystem their home.

Founded in April 2005, Gallery Project is a fine art collaborative directed by Rocco DePietro and Gloria Pritschet. Its mission is to provide a venue for contemporary art that is culturally aware, individualistic, courageous, and thought provoking. Gallery Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is located at 215 South Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Spring/Summer gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon-9; and Sunday, noon-4. The gallery is closed on Mondays. For more information, contact us at 734-997-7012

Gallery Project, 215 South Fourth Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan
http://www.thegalleryproject.com

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