"Dragonfly," 2003
Digitial Photograph
23" x 30"

Jeffrey Berger has photographed much of the nature found on the barrier island of Melbourne Beach – its 20 miles of unspoiled coastal habitat is the perfect environment for capturing some of Florida’s most protected species on film. And, with close proximity to the protected areas of Pelican Island and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Berger has created a series of photographs about Florida’s nature which serve to educate the public.

“Public exhibition of nature photography serves as a medium for environmental education,” says Berger. “Pictures of graceful egrets foraging for food or of an anhinga mother raising her young make an important statement: that these beautiful creatures are precious and worthy of protections for future generations.”

Jeffrey Berger moved to Florida three years ago after a 25-year long career in technology and marketing. He previously worked as a Producer/Director of educational and commercial films and as President/CEO of a marketing and communications firm based in New York. Inspired by the incredible nature found in his own backyard, Berger re-discovered his interest in photography and began experimenting with the new digital medium. His works have since received several photography awards and were recently featured in Nature Photographer magazine.