Photo exhibit spotlights world of insects at night

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul will present "Night Creatures – Insects After Dark," a photo exhibit by Minneapolis artist Bill Johnson on display in Como’s Exhibit Gallery February 4 through April 28.

More than 30 extreme close-up images will highlight the amazing colors, shapes, and diversity of the insect world rarely seen during the day.

Johnson specializes in plant and insect photography, from full-specimen to ultra-close-up macro photography. For the striking photos in this exhibit, Johnson used a technique called “Blacklighting” which incorporates ultraviolet light to attract and photograph insects at night.

Johnson’s images have appeared in over 900 national and regional publications, including nature magazines, gardening books, field guides, and most recently a children’s book to be published in April entitled Minnesota Bug Hunt which explore insects, friendly and fierce, that live as close as our own backyard. His photography travels have taken him to a variety of geographic regions nationally and internationally.

The public is invited to a “meet & greet” with artist Bill Johnson on Sunday, February 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again on Sunday, March 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display February 4 – April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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