An exhibit of John Humphrey's wildlife and local landscape photography is scheduled for the Carson Valley Arts Council's gallery during the month of January. The gallery is located on the east side of the old Copeland Lumber Company warehouse at 1572 Highway 395 in Minden. The exhibit will be available to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday during January.

Art enthusiasts can meet the artist at a reception in the gallery 5- 7 p.m. Jan. 6. The reception is free and open to the public. Scolari's and Coffee on Main are providing snacks and coffee for the reception. Wine will also be provided. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the Douglas County Food Closet.

Humphrey is a Florida native, grew up in Southern California, and retired from Verizon Communications. He and wife have found their home in the Carson Valley. Humphrey's passions have always been wildlife and the outdoors, which includes viewing, protecting, capturing photographs and sharing his photos with others to enjoy and learn from.

"Over the past 40 years," Humphrey says, "I have played with photography, shooting family, military air shows, wildlife, and many events, but for the past three years I have become very aware of the wildlife in Carson Valley."

Most of his wildlife photos were taken in Yellowstone National Park where he worked with rangers, biologists, geologists, naturalists, and researchers over a thirty year period. Humphrey states, "My main focus when shooting is safety and preservation of my subjects, many of which are eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons, whcih bring unique considerations for their wellbeing."

Humphrey's exhibit is one in a series of exhibits presented by the Carson Valley Arts Council in its gallery located at 1572 Highway 395 in Minden. For more information about CVAC go onlin to www.cvartscouncil.com or call (775) 782-8207.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; donations may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Federal Tax ID No. 84-1653859