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>James C. McGraw: has fused three careers with his award winning nature photography profession. As a biochemist in Alaska, at the Arctic Health Research Center, he developed a keen love and eye for wildness and aboriginal lore in his field work. As a practicing Endodontist and University Professor, he developed surgical macro photography experiences for teaching and training purposes. As a director, consultant and clinician at the Seattle Woodland Park Zoo, Dr. McGraw uses wild nature images to promote world wildlife conservation and philanthropy efforts.
His nature photography is primarily focused on western North America, its unique macro and micro landscapes as well as wildlife behavior images. His photography has been published in numerous magazines, books, periodicals and before juried competitions; including Scientific American, Wild Wolves of Yellowstone, Alaska Magazine, World in Focus Environmental Competitions, etc. Dr. McGraw has made numerous photo presentations before local, national and international forums. The primary goal of his nature photography is to promote the preservation of wild places (ecosystems and habitats) for endangered wildlife around the world.