You don’t have to go far to experience awe at the beauty and power of nature, said Missouri wildlife photographer Noppadol Paothong.
“When I give a presentation, I always show some images of simple species — insects, a caterpillar, [or] an egg,” he said. “A lot of this you can find in your own backyard if you look close enough. You just need to learn how to look for them.”
Paothong will be in St. Louis on Friday for a presentation at the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, where he will reflect on lessons learned from more than 25 years documenting wildlife in the Midwest…