The wonder and beauty of life here at the Manu Learning Centre (MLC) in the Amazon rainforest is celebrated in a photography exhibition at the National History Museum (NHM).
On Friday, a new photography exhibition Colour and vision – through the eyes of nature will launch at the NHM, London taking visitors on a 565-million-year journey through the eyes of nature.
We’re delighted that two photographers, our field research coordinator Chris Beirne and our former rainforest journalist assistant Jack Mortimer, have their stunning images showcased at the exhibition. This is a testament to their skills and talent, as well as the awe-inspiring diversity of life here at the MLC.
The MLC is found in Peru’s Manu Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Jack visited the MLC to undertake a six month conservation internship and enjoyed it so much that he returned to spend a year as our rainforest journalist assistant.
While Chris coordinates all the field research projects at the reserve that show the biodiversity and conservation value of regenerating forests. He also loves photography and spends every spare moment he gets capturing the creatures that share our forest home.
The exhibition runs between the 15 July to 6 November and uncovers how vision first evolved. It looks at how colour in animals suddenly became the difference between life and death, with pigments and iridescence being used as a warning, a disguise or even an irresistible invitation.
The exhibition invites visitors to investigate how different animals see the world, while exploring their own relationship with colour through interactive experiences and immersive films.
We’re delighted that the beauty and wonder of the MLC reserve and the Amazon Rainforest is being showcased at the exhibition thanks to Jack and Chris’ photographic talent.