Wildlife Photographer
Captures the expressions of the earth through his vast coverage of marine environments and particularly marine fowl from the polar regions to the tropics.
Widely known for his “Microcosm” depictions of the people and environment of Teuri Island where he has lived for over 40 years. Produces 4K images for nature programs.
Currently presenting a “Photo & Sound Live” multimedia seminar across Japan.
Recent publications include “Bird Island Teuri” (Terra Images) and “Guyana's Enigmatic Plateaus” (Fukuinkan).
Exhibitions
- 2023
- “Pondering the Future of the Planet”, Odasanso (Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
- 2022
- “Earth Song III: Ode to Scenic Landscapes and Precious Wildlife”, Jike Studio (Jike, Aoba-ku, Yokohama City)
- 2019
- “The Moment of Bird”, Sony Store Sapporo/Nagoya/Fukuoka-Tenjin/Osaka
- 2017
- “Spectacled Guillemot: Red-Booted Fairy of Teuri Island”, Canon Gallery Ginza/Umeda/Sapporo
- 2014
- “Symbiosis of Shiretoko Peninsula”, Konica-Minolta Plaza (Shinjuku, Tokyo), Higashikawa Bunka Gallery
Many, many others
I moved to Teuri Island, Hokkaido over 40 years ago. The island is a seabird breeding ground of world importance. I decided to try photographing the birds that soared above the sea from a small boat I bought a few years after being on the island. Wanting to view the sea like the birds do is what spawned my relationship with this watery wonderland.
I have tracked seabirds and mammals above and below water from the polar regions to the tropics. For example, during a subantarctic expedition in December 2022, I photographed penguins that swim deep underwater and albatrosses that glide forever on the wind - two splendid creatures that have dynamically adapted to the sea to survive. These are just some of the photos of seas around the world you will see at this exhibition.
The amazing things these creatures do to survive should open hearts and minds to the infinite wonders of the sea.