Artist
Frank W. Yoder, MD
Project Note(s)
Macro photography
Artist Statement
My project is to illustrate a relationship in nature that we often take for granted, that being pollination. I spent 15-20 hours per week this summer taking over 1,000 shots primarily with my Canon on a monopod to obtain my final 6 images. The importance of pollination is much greater than I first realized. Mankind could starve if all the pollinators vanished. Plants that depend on pollination account for approximately $40 billion worth of produce annually in the USA. Besides our dependence on food, they add immense beauty and joy by allowing flowers to bloom and decorate our world!
Biography
Three years ago I retired from dermatology and wanted a hobby. I love nature and the outdoors, so after 40-plus years of practicing medicine I decided to try photography. I have recently taken classes and have improved to the point that it has become a passion. I find that I am happier with a camera in my hands.
