Community, A Visual Celebration of Cupids and the Baccalieu Trail with photos by Dennis Minty and music by Gerry Strong
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 8:00pm
Cupids Community Centre, Seaforest Drive
Admission $7.00
Sponsored by Cupids 400, Inc. and the Northern Avalon Tourism Association.
International photographer and environmental educator Dennis Minty, and NL folk musician Gerry Strong pair up to present a poignant tour of communities around the historic Baccalieu Trail.
Cupids from Spectacle Head. Photo: Dennis Minty
Dennis Minty
Dennis Minty
Dennis is the author of both Educational and photographic books and electronic media. Dennis’s photography is a powerful tool of communication through the eye to the heart and brings new awareness and respect for our amazing world.
Dennis’ path from his small island roots in Twillingate, Newfoundland to his current career as a photographer and eco-tour leader has taken him through more than 30 years of both local and international work. He has been an award winning wildlife biologist and environmental educator as well as author of both educational and photographic books and CD-ROMs.
One of his environmental education projects was given official endorsement by the United Nations. Dennis has been awarded the Living Rivers Conservation Award from the Quebec Labrador Foundation and the Canadian Governor General’s Medal for his work in Environmental Education.
While working in the Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Division for more than 20 years, he designed and managed a nature education and wildlife rehabilitation centre; he trained over 600 teachers in environmental education; supervised the operation of the province’s seabird sanctuaries and helped lead the Newfoundland/Labrador in the protection of its most important natural areas.
On his Newfoundland home he says, ‘It roots me. After half a lifetime in the Newfoundland outdoors, I am still overwhelmed by its visual richness.’
From Shelagh Rogers (broadcaster)
‘You could be forgiven for thinking photographer Dennis Minty is an eagle.
The facts: Dennis Minty and eagles see things in the distance in sharp focus. Most humans see three basic colours; Dennis Minty and eagles see five. Whereas most humans have 200,000 light-sensitive cells in their eyes, eagles and Dennis Minty have a million.
What this means: Dennis sees things that most of us don’t. His photographs hold the heart and soul of a place. And they contain a narrative fit for a novel. You don’t look at photographs by Dennis Minty. You enter them. And whole new worlds.’
From his website: The Human Nature Company
Gerry Strong
Gerry Strong
Gerry Strong was born in Little Bay Islands, and currently lives in Carbonear. He is a highly respected traditional Newfoundland musician, playing the whistle and flute, as well as contributing vocals.
He was a member of the acclaimed Traditional Newfoundland Band “Tickle Harbour” for more than 25 years. Presently, he is a member of the band “A Crowd of Bold Sharemen.”
