Daniel J. Cox and Polar Bears International's senior scientist, Dr. Steven C. Amstrup, presenting "The Realities of Global Warming: A Look at Polar Bears". Open to the public and free of charge, but feel free to bring a donation for Polar Bears International/Arctic Documentary Project. Event starts at 4:00pm.

Presentation is sponsored by GICIA, a civic organization dedicated to promoting the general welfare of the Boca Grande community by preserving island life, conserving natural resources, protecting the integrity of the Gaspirilla Island Conservation District Act and supporting initiatives that shape the future of the community.

In conjunction with the Chasing Ice film premiere, Wild Joe's Coffee Spot will display nature photographer Daniel J. Cox's striking, large-format images of polar bears in collaboration with Polar Bears International February 18 - March 8, 2013.

Chasing Ice: Two Showings (Emerson Center Crawford Theater)

4:30pm Matinee - Free to 18 and under (matinee only.) General $6.50 & Sr/Student $5.00.
Introduction by Director/Producer Jeff Orlowski and climber Conrad Anker. Showing includes live carbon ground-truth performance with MSU professor Dr. Tony Hartshorn, rapper/scientist Tom McFadden, and student representatives from Bozeman and Belgrade High Schools.

For Youth Group free ticketing information call Lisa at 585-8881

7:30pm Evening Show - General $8.00 Sr/Student $7.
Our evening panel features Director/Producer Jeff Orlowski; Conrad Anker, climber bearing witness to the impact of climate change in our mountains and around the world; Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children’s Trust, spearheading the international human rights and environmental TRUST Campaign; Thomas Beers, Montana lawyer dedicated to protecting the atmosphere as part of the Public Trust Doctrine. Moderated by Christi Cooper-Kuhn, award-winning filmmaker and MFA candidate in the MSU Science and Natural History Filmmaking program.

The largest photo show on the west coast.

Over 30 Photo Industry Vendors
Manufacturer representatives will be on hand to show you all their latest gear. There will be DEALS on everything, including cameras, lighting gear, bags, tripods, memory and much more. New additions include FUJIFILM, Gary Fong, Acretech Inc. and BorrowLenses to our show.

Free Seminars
Come and spend the day learning from the pros. Learning is FREE, and there are seminars on everything from travel and nature photography, to studio lighting, making HD movies, and how to use all those camera features. All taught by seasoned pros.

Special Guest Speakers
Come be inspired by some of the best of the best. They have special speakers that will show you some of their best works. Be sure to come and view some fantastic photography, and hear the stories behind the images.

There are many reasons to attend a photography conference including education, inspiration and commradarie. At this expo you will also have the opportunity to view some of the latest photography equipment and even enjoy special festival pricing.
Bozeman’s location makes it a natural haven for photographers and the Photo Expo hopes to bring these photographers from beginner to professional together for a day of education and inspiration.

Presentation of photographs from recent photography tours. Following will be a lunch with Dan and Bob Elliott of the Boca Grande Camera Club at the Loose Caboose.

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

Come join us and enjoy the excitement of world class photography.
All proceeds will be donated to the Boca Grand Community Center's Audio-visual equipment replacement fund.

Presentation starts at 10am followed by a book signing.

Join Daniel's evening talk about polar bears and his work with Polar Bears International in "Polar Bear Capital of the World", Churchill, Manitoba Canada. His children's book "Portia Polar Bear's Birthday Wish" will be available for sale, great for holiday gifts.

Time: 7pm, Parks Canada Theatre

November is the month Dan heads to Churchill, Manitoba for the annual polar bear congregation on the shores of Hudson Bay. This year he is going early to take part in a series of book signings scheduled for his new children's book Portia Polar Bear's Birthday Wish. The author Margie Carroll will also be in town. Both Dan and Margie will be at the airport as polar bear lovers from around the world make their way to north to see the bears. If you're coming to Churchill this fall keep your eyes peeled for Dan and Margie so they can sign a copy of their new book for you. They make great Christmas gifts and part of the proceeds go to help Polar Bears International continue their work to spread the word and science about polar bears.

Christmas Stroll Downtown Bozeman, Montana
Saturday, December 4th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. F11 Photo Supply

Join "Portia Polar Bear" and Daniel J. Cox of Natural Exposures at the 30th Annual Bozeman Christmas Stroll. Stop in at F-11 Photographic Supplies Saturday, December 4th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a book signing and get a picture of your kids with Portia. Enjoy a book reading at 5:30 p.m.


Eden Prairie, Minnesota
December 19, 2010: BearPath Giftshop 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Crosslake, Minnesota
December 18, 2010: Lake Arts 2:00 - 4:30pm

Brainerd, Minnesota
December 18, 2010: Christmas Point 10:00 - 1:00pm

Bozeman, Montana Schedule
December 4, 2010: Christmas Stroll- F/11 Photo Supply 4:30-7:30pm

Winnipeg, Manitoba Schedule
Nov 28 McNally Robinson (Grant Park Mall Location) 2-4pm

Churchill, Manitoba Schedule
November 4-17, 2010: Churchill Airport, Arrivals and Departures
Nov 8 Eskimo Museum 1:30-3pm
Nov 8 Tundra Buggy Tours Giftshop 5-7pm
Nov 9 Eskimo Museum 3-5pm
Nov 9 Tundra Buggy Tours Giftshop 5-7pm

Polar Bears International
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New Technology
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The Arctic Ambassadors Program - Polar Bears International
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Daniel working with Polar Bears International for "Polar Bears and Our Arctic Realm" presented at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The show featured a slide presentation by Daniel highlighting his extensive work photographing polar bears. Samples of Daniel’s polar bear prints were on display, and he was available for book-signing after the presentation.

The presentation also featured keynote speakers Robert Buchanan, president of Polar Bears International, and Dr. Steve Amstrup, a research wildlife biologist with U.S. Geological Survey – Alaska Science Center.

Twenty-five-year wildlife and nature photography veteran Daniel J. Cox will talk candidly about his beginnings in the industry and will offer advice for anyone entering the field today. His commentary will include suggestions on storytelling, finding your niche, how to market your work through the Internet, working with distributors, as well as creating and marketing fine art prints. Cox will also provide insight about the mutual benefits of working with conservation organizations and about the importance of youth
involvement to save our wild lands.

Join Daniel in Canada by LIVE satallite cam and enjoy watching polar bears in the wild. This cam is viewed by over 1 million visitors a year from around the world. The cam will be available to all FREE OF CHARGE thanks to the efforts of Polar Bears International and National Geographic.

The mission of HATCH is to provide MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, INSPIRATION, and RECOGNITION to the next generation of innovators. Daniel will volunteer his expertise as a mentor on the photography panel at the Hatchfest film.

Daniel will be joining the HP Team at their booth Halle 4.1

Boca Grande Camera Club Presentation

Come join us and enjoy Daniel speak and show photographs of his experiences in Kenya, Africa and also Yellowstone National Park

Presentation begins at 11 a.m. and is open to the public.

Visit the Western Visions Art Show in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Daniel's work will be featured with other artists and displayed in the Wapiti Gallery area. Each canvas print will be for sale in support of the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

Hours 9am - 5pm

Keynote Speaker

CRAFTING THE MULTIMEDIA STORY TO INSPIRE CHANGE

Daniel J. Cox has been story-telling worldwide through his still photography for nearly thirty years. His work has graced the cover of hundreds of magazines including National Geographic with two cover stories. He is a lead instructor and "Mentor" with the Popular Photo Mentor Series, is a Nikon "Legend" and is a consultant for Hewlett Packard Fine Art Printing.

In the last two years, Daniel has seen the world of stills and video merge. Through new technology, stills, video and sound has allowed him to become a multimedia journalist. He uses this merger of media to help the non-profit conservation group, Polar Bears International, promote awareness of how climate change is affecting the polar bear's arctic habitat. Tonight join Daniel as he shares with his audience the tools he now uses in the field including cameras, software and computer systems to inspire change.