THOMAS MANGELSEN
Thomas
D. Mangelsen, a Nebraska native, is recognized as
one of the world's premier nature photographers.
Mangelsen's love of nature, his life in the
outdoors, and business success were heavily
influenced by his father. An avid sportsman,
Harold Mangelsen took his sons to favorite blinds
along the Platte River in Nebraska to hunt and
observe the huge flocks of ducks, geese, and
cranes that migrate through the area. From these
outings Mangelsen learned the important lessons
for photographing in the field, including
patience, waiting for the right moment, and
understanding animal behavior.
Mangelsen's photographs were showcased in Vital
Signs: Images of Biodiversity. This natural
history photography exhibit is a combination of
Mangelsen's craft and knowledge of science, and
stress the importance of maintaining a balanced
and diverse ecosystem. Vital Signs was
co-sponsored by Images of Nature? and the San
Diego Natural History Museum and was exhibited in
museums throughout the United States and Canada.
Tom's work has also been exhibited in the National
Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming,
Natural History Museum in London, and King
Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York City.
In 2005 Tom was named one of the 100 most
important people in photography by American Photo
Magazine as well as being honored with Nikon?s
Legend behind the Lense recognition. He has
received an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal
Photographic Society in 2002, named North American
Nature Photographer Association's (NANPA)
Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year in
2000 and in 1994, Mangelsen received the
prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Award, sponsored by the British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC) and British Gas.
Mangelsen's work has been published in National
Geographic, Audubon, National Wildlife,
Smithsonian, Natural History, Newsweek, Wildlife
Art, American Photo, Nikon World and other
publications. In addition, there are a growing
number of books for young readers, art cards, fine
art posters, puzzles, screen savers and calendars
available through Images of Nature? galleries.
Tom's dedication to preserve our fragile natural
world is best stated in his own words; "May these
images inspire you to experience and preserve the
wonders of our natural world".
Tom sits in the Board of Directors of The Cougar Fund, an organization dedicated to protecting these great cats and their habitat.
Visit Tom's Website
To buy Tom's fine art prints visit Images of Nature Online
Tom participated on the following RAVE!
VOICES BEHIND THE CAMERA with THOMAS MANGELSEN
Voices Behind the Camera with Thomas Mangelsen from Jenny Nichols on Vimeo.
FIND more of TOM'S IMAGES - Click HERE!
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