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Orbis Exhibition: Photography inspiring change
Students at Falmouth University have been illuminating the Paintworks Event Space this week with their colourful and vibrant photographs, taken from all over the globe.
The Orbis Exhibition is a collection of work from final year Marine and Natural History Photography students, and delves into a wide range of topics that circle back to one central theme – the natural world. From humans to animals, cities to woodlands, there is nothing that this talented group of people haven’t explored.
‘Red Squirrel – Saving Britain’s Native Squirrel’ by Rebecca Witt
Student photographer Shannon D’Arcy, 20, said: “I went on a school trip to Zambia when I was 14, and that’s when photography first caught my eye – it was my first time picking up a camera and I wanted to document everything. I love documenting things and having them forever, and I love telling untold stories in a way that people can understand.”
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‘Cow Shot – Behind the Farm Gate’ by Shannon D’Arcy
‘Seal Pup – Coastal Magazine’ by Ben Watkins
It is clear that these bright young students are hopeful for the future, and when asked about where Shannon would like to see her photography in the years to come, she continues: “Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum is the big thing for all of us, but really it’s being anywhere that people can see it. It’s about inspiring change, and that’s what the exhibition is about.”
‘Water Shot – Wish You Were Here’ by Alice Tegg
The exhibition is based around the fact that the future of our planet is uncertain, and as modernisation moves in on the natural world, there has never been a time more crucial to get the message across about the significance of nature. Orbis aims to use visual media to improve our relationship with the world, and believes that photography, film and art have the power to create real change.
The Marine and Natural History Photography Exhibition is being held at the Paintworks Event Space until Saturday, June 16 2018
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