Mac spent months in the Francis Beidler Forest, South Carolina, photographing one of the world's largest stands of virgin cypress and tupelo trees.
His aim was to show a positive view of swamps, so often regarded as worthless if not dangerous. In one lake he discovered a log that was a magnet for sunbathers. But the only way to get close enough to photograph the animals without disturbing them was to mount his camera on the log. He programmed it to take a picture every ten minutes. What it revealed was a constant stream of visitors, including this yellow-bellied slider and American alligator, in swamp heaven under the sun.
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Mac strives to tell complex stories of wetlands and wildernesses through images of wildlife and the people who rely on it. He grew up in Florida, USA, and his love of the area comes from exploring its swamps, estuaries, springs and Everglades. He is a National Geographic explorer, a speaker, an author and a Senior Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
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