The public is invited to join Ligia as she shares her seven year love affair with nature photography and helps the Springfield Photographic Society celebrate their seventy years of sharing photographic knowledge and images.  From eagles, moose, and bears to the beauty of Alaska, Namibia, and Newfoundland, her artistic vision transcribes this collection of images that captures the splendor of the moments she spent in the field.

Ligia Dovale-Kiamco has been involved with photography since childhood.  This early exposure to the arts has fostered a lifelong interest in, and appreciation of, photographic excellence.  Subsequent studies in Architectural Engineering and numerous courses in Fine Arts have further contributed to give Ligia a solid foundation in composition and to reinforce her creativity.  She is also a painter who currently favors watercolors. Ligia was one of ten winners selected from over fourteen-thousand entries for the 2004 Nature's Best slide competition.

The program will be presented on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at the Scibelli Hall auditorium, Springfield Technical Community College, One Armory Street, Springfield, MA. Showtime is at 7:30 in the evening and the public is invited to join the celebration. Attendance is free and there will be ample parking for all. An exhibition of prints of local artists will be on display for your enjoyment as well. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Harold Ahern, (413)323-6547, M-F.