NYC Audubon Society presents: Alex Kirkbride, Underwater Photographer

On Wednesday, November 12, NYC Audubon and the American Littoral Society present a free lecture by underwater photographer, Alex Kirkbride. The lecture will be held at the Central Park Arsenal located on 64th Street and 5th Avenue. The event begins at 6pm sharp and will likely run 90 minuets.

In 2002 Alex Kirkbride set out on what he called "an immense creative challenge". Kirkbride, along with his producer and partner Hazel Todd, traveled the United States for 3 years, covering over 100, 000 miles. Along this trip, Kirkbride photographed underwater images from every state for his book, entitled American Waters, published September 2007.

From flooded quarries and cranberry bogs to freezing Alaskan waters and Elvis's swimming pool, he took a glorious and unique array of photographs. His creative approach and unerring technical ability enabled him to capture startling images � including the rare sight of a whale placenta and eerily still and beautiful wreck shots. The result is a collection of 150 stunning photographs depicting the amazing variety and astonishing beauty of underwater worlds unseen by most people in their lifetime. In this lecture Alex will take you on an extraordinary water journey across the country, sharing his experiences of "the greatest journey of my life."...[Science and the City]