Free live and Zoom presentation and book signing with Richard Salas
The marine waters of our Northern Channel Islands support more than 5000 species of plants and animals. This stunning biodiversity is made possible by a complex environment of rocky intertidals, underwater reefs, giant kelp beds, sea caves, seagrass beds, and sandy seafloor, together with both cold and warm ocean currents. Richard Salas has been diving and photographing this underwater world since the 1970s. In this photographic tour, Richard takes us through a marine biosphere where we encounter marine life in its best light.
We also see that humanity’s impact is an undeniable force, even in these pristine waters—while many new endemic species are discovered every year, others have disappeared completely. The striking power of Richard’s images conveys the unique vitality that resides in every organism he encounters.
Richard Salas is a California native and graduate from Brooks Institute of Photography, where he was mentored by Ernest Brooks II and was first introduced to diving and underwater photography. Richard has worked professionally in digital media for over 31 years and his unique approach to bringing out the texture and depth of his underwater subjects is informed by years of experience in photography lighting of products and people. He has authored three coffee table books, including Sea of Light: Underwater Photography of California’s Channel Islands; Blue Visions: Underwater Photography from the Mexican Border to the Equator, and Luminous Sea: Underwater Photography from Washington to Alaska. View Richard’s work at www.askphotography.com.
How to Attend
This event occurs: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Attend live or via Zoom webinar
Live lecture location: Stacey Hall, St. Mark’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos
The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period.
Register for the Zoom screening at NEED LINK Underwater Photography with Richard Salas The presentation recording will be posted online after the event.
