Press Release
Florida Museum to host John Moran book signing Dec. 11
For Immediate Release Nov. 23, 2005
Contact:
Paul Ramey, Dir. of Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Emily Banks
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a book signing by photographer John Moran from 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 11.
Moran will sign his popular book, "Journal of Light: The Visual Diary of a Florida Nature Photographer." The Florida Museum currently is hosting Moran's "Journal of Light: A Photographer's Search for the Soul of Florida" traveling exhibit, which is based on the 2004 book. On display through Jan. 2, 2006, the exhibit features more than 50 color photographs of Florida wildlife and environments with an emphasis on Florida waters.
Inside the exhibit, visitors will view alligators' eyes glowing at dusk, crystal-clear springs, silhouettes against sunsets and sandhill cranes dancing to their own tunes. Other images include the Florida beaches, black-water rivers, palms, live oaks, turtles, flowers and nighttime landscapes that make Florida a natural gem.
After 23 years working as a photographer, writer and editor for The Gainesville Sun, Moran began photographing Florida full-time in 2003. His work has appeared in numerous books and magazines, including "National Geographic," "Life," "Time" and the "National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida." The National Press Photographers Association also named him "Photographer of the Year" for the Southeastern United States.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Florida Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. For more information, including directions and parking information, call (352) 846-2000, or visit the museum online, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.