Have you ever wanted to go on a safari but didn’t? A new exhibit featuring a vibrant display of Tanzania photos from from ten photographers in Nevada and Yolo Counties will bring that experience to the Edward Jones gallery in Grass Valley on July 12 through the end of August. The photos highlight the beauty and drama of Tanzania — its wildlife, its big skies and its people. The opening reception will be on Friday, July 12 from 4:00 — 6:00 pm. African themed refreshments will be provided.
Wildlife from Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti will be featured along with photos of native peoples including the Maasai and the Hadzabe tribes.
Photographers in the exhibit include Mike Adel, Diane Arnell, Bob Branstrom, Allison Chan, Bob and Rue Free, Lori Humphrey, Bill Wages, Ann Westling, and David Wong. “The trip to Tanzania was literally the trip of a lifetime. It was on my bucket list for 52 years. I had no expectations but the people, the landscape and the wildlife blew me away,” stated Mike Adel, Grass Valley photographer.
“We experienced a variety of people, from native tribes to entrepreneurial urban dwellers. They were uniformly friendly and good natured. Not only was this a trip of a lifetime, but a photographic opportunity of a lifetime,” stated Bob Branstrom, Grass Valley photographer.
“I went to Africa to see and photograph the animals. I had no idea what was in store for me with the people. They were gracious, honest, fun-loving and extremely generous. I left with many spectacular photos, but more importantly, a wealth of new friends and an enormous bounty of good will from the amazing people of Tanzania. There was abundant beauty everywhere we looked: the flora, fauna and majestic vistas but none more than in the hearts and souls of our hosts,” stated Bob Free, Grass Valley photographer.
The word Safari means journey. This exhibit aims to share the connections made with the majestic wildlife, unending Serengeti, deeply rooted cultures and welcoming people on a journey through the vastness and complexity of Tanzania.