During a class period one day, we ventured to the library to view the debuting exhibit. When I entered the class that day, I was completely unaware that we would be taking a field trip. This presented an opportunity for a much needed break from the traditional classroom. We walked over as a class and had lovely conversations.
To my delight, there was a buffet filled with all kinds of goodies waiting for us. After we devoured as much as our stomachs could physically hold, we awaited a speech from the artist. Not to my surprise, Roddy was already well acquainted with him. We listened as he humbled himself and his images. I had taken a peak at some of his work on the way in and knew that he was very talented.
He spoke of his journey to accurately document these extinct bird species. It was truly fascinating listening to the stories of how the bird became extinct. It amazed me how familiar he had become with each species. I believe he did this in order to gain a better perspective on how to photograph each individual bird. He did a fine job of capturing the true beauty of each unique bird. There was a beautiful yet morbid attitude to the set of photographs. Each bird is unique with different brilliantly colored feathers, oddly shaped beaks, and sizes of bodies. However, each experiences a similar fate. A man made problem caused the existence of each one of these birds to cease. God created something beautiful and humans destroy it. What a sad fate. This was an informative exhibit. Can we make the change to not see this pattern repeat itself? How many more beautiful creatures must be sacrificed until we realize our stupidity?
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