The Pioneers
In 2010, a teacher at Northwest Passage and professional photographer, Ben Thwaits, brought to life his idea of using nature photography as a therapeutic outlet. These photographs represent the beginning of a program that has impacted hundreds of children, helping them find beauty in the world around them, and within themselves.
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"Deer in the River" by Travis, 13 | The Pioneers
I was taking a picture of a lily pad as we were floating in a canoe a couple miles below Namekagon Dam. I looked up and saw the the deer walking real slow. I was so excited, and I was able to get a picture! She probably was wondering "What on earth are these people doing?" but she didn't seem scared. When she got to the other side of the river, she just laid down in the grass and looked like she was napping. It was an amazing experience to see.
About Travis: "Hi, my name is Travis and I'm 13 years old. I live in Winter, WI. Photography has been a really good experience for me because I can finally show people that I can do good stuff in my life."
