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Artist’s Statement
My roots in photography reach back to a Kodak 110 film camera that I
used in grade school. While my equipment has evolved over time, the
underlying mission has remained: to observe, preserve, and share
glimpses of our spectacular natural surroundings.
I was fortunate to grow up in the Kansas where I learned to love
wide open spaces. The often subtle beauty and seasonal changes of
the prairie provided me with endless photography opportunities and
allowed me to develop a strong appreciation for nature’s
soul-healing grandeur. My deepest peace comes when I'm immersed in
nature...whether that is walking through waist-high prairie grasses,
wading in tanin-stained swamps, or scrambling over treeline in the
mountains.
My journeys have introduced me to a diverse and complex world, and
triggered a quest to understand and protect unique ecosystems and
their inhabitants. I strive to capture compelling images as a way to
share nature’s beauty with others. May there always be natural
scenery and wildlife with the power to take our breath away. |
Nome, Alaska - June 2012 |
Biography
Judd Patterson was born in Kansas and began to seriously develop his
interest in nature photography while in high school. Judd attended
Kansas State University where he completed a Bachelor’s in Biology
and a Master’s in Geography. He continues to pursue nature photography
to promote environmental education/conservation and for the sheer joy of
being outside. Judd’s photography has been used for a variety of regional
and national publications, education centers, and birding
guides. He has exhibited in Kansas, Florida, and Washington D.C.
and remains highly motivated to capture images of
emperiled species and habitats in order to play a role in ensuring
their future.
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