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Don Cohen Biography

Biography

Don Cohen became interested in nature and wildlife photography while studying Fisheries Biology in College and Graduate School, in the early 1970’s. But the demands of a growing family, and a career shift to Medicine, caused this to be put on the ‘back burner’ for several decades. In late 1998, his fascination with computers converged with his dormant interest in photography, resulting in the purchase of a digital camera (the Nikon Coolpix 900s). His involvement in Photography has grown exponentially since that first purchase, and he has spent countless hours pursuing his newly awakened passion, covering a wide variety of areas: artistic, technical, equipment, the unique needs of working digitally, etc

He started his website in early 2001, which now contains over 500 images from a wide variety of locations both inside and outside the United States (Costa Rica, New Zealand, Fiji, Grand Cayman, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, etc.). His website also contains information on a wide variety of topics helpful to both beginning and advanced photographers.

The North Carolina Zoo at Asheboro has used a number of his photos, and his images have appeared on many covers of the Zoo Society’s Quarterly magazine “Alive.” He received First Place in the Member’s Choice contest at the 2004 Carolina Nature Photographer’s Association Annual meeting, which was the first time he attended this conference. In addition, his work has appeared in Lake Norman Magazine, Digital Camera (a United Kingdom periodical), and a variety of other publications. All this has been accomplished while still working full-time as an Ophthalmologist in his home town of Mooresville , NC.

He led a group of photographers in a “Photo Safari” to the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica in September of 2004, with plans being made for another group this coming December. He has made presentations to numerous Photography Clubs and other organizations, and now that he has semi-retired from his practice, will be devoting more and more time to photography and related pursuits.

Here are some comments from participants in the last Costa Rica Photo Safari:

”My photo adventure to Costa Rica was an opportunity of a lifetime at an affordable price. Don Cohen led the expedition to the Osa Peninsula where Crocodile Bay Lodge hosted us in first class style. I would have been happy to see a few exotic birds and animals, but what I saw far exceeded my expectations. You name it, it is there - from every imaginable insect, butterflies in abundance, crocodiles, reptiles and birds. The rainforest and waterfalls and landscape were a photographers dream. The plant life was spectacular and an afternoon kayaking through the Mangroves was breathtaking.

Each day Don went over digital photography basics and techniques to help us understand how to capture even better images. The Lodge made sure that no one went hungry or thirsty and our tour guide couldn’t have been sharper. All in all, the value for the experience was unbeatable.”

“This was a fantastic departure from the usual passive tropic resort experience. Interaction with other participants added  unexpectedly and greatly to the experience. The guides were very in-tune with our naturalist perspective and very knowledgeable. Don made the evening sessions very educational so it was like a seminar and field trip combined.”

”This portion of paradise had superior accommodations and the staff was always helpful. The local guides were knowledgeable and energetic and Don was a superior photographer and teacher. His helpful ideas tendered before, during and after the safari will always be appreciated and the knowledge we brought home was fresh new and exciting. Thanks for a great trip.”

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