BY KELLY KOLHAGEN
Special to the Clarkston News
Professional photographer Beth Crawford of Clarkston will exhibit and sell her nature photography at Clarkston’s 35th Art in the Village on Sept. 19-20.
She enjoys showing her work amid the natural beauty of Clarkston’s Depot Park, as well as speaking with patrons who always share favorite nature stories when visiting her booth.
‘When I moved here seven years ago I was amazed at the variety of wildlife here ? I saw birds I had never seen before,? said Crawford.
She specializes in avian photography but also includes wildlife such as deer, groundhogs, squirrels and even those much-maligned insects in her portfolio.
‘I try to capture candid shots of animals that show human-like emotions,? she said.
Just as Clarkston historically was a stopping point for travelers heading north, it continues to be a popular stopover for migrating birds, Crawford said.
Her work has been published by greeting card companies, sold publicly and privately, and has been used in wildlife education facilities such as the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in New York and the Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park.
Crawford’s photos have been used to represent the Detroit Zoo on Schmap, as well as featured on Absolute Michigan.com.
Her work is available at www.treecandy.etsy.com and www.crawfordcardinal.etsy.com
Crawford joins about 80 other artists and vendors at Art in the Village. Sponsored by the Clarkston Community Historical Society, proceeds fund exhibits and artifact acquisition at the Clarkston Heritage Museum, community education programs and other events that promote understanding of Clarkston history.
Art in the Village hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
Phone 248-922-0270 for more information or visit www.clarkstonhistorical.org.