Wildlife photography demands everything the human eye is designed to do well: motion tracking, sharp central focus, and precise color interpretation. But what happens when that biology is broken? We’re excited to welcome local photographer Kevin Komiega back as our Friends of Parker River Wildlife Refuge Artist of the Month. His featured exhibit, Field Guide: Rods & Cones, is more than a collection of coastal wildlife; it is a story of adapting to a world seen through an imperfect lens.
The Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the refuge in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This volunteer-driven group provides vital support by funding conservation projects, developing public educational programs, and supporting Refuge operations. Through the generosity of its members, the Friends work to preserve the Refuge and its critical habitats for wildlife and inspire a community of conservation stewards for generations to come.