The hidden world of some of the Kimberley’s tiniest creatures will come to life in a captivating collection of macro photography at the Western Australian Museum – Albany from May 3.

Line of Sight, a compilation of nature photographs by Broome photographer Peter Strain, features extraordinary close-up photography of tiny creatures in the rugged and remote region between Broome to Darwin.

“While focusing on the richness of Australia’s Kimberley coastline, I aimed to portray marine creatures as wildlife art, rather than traditional documentary nature photography,” Mr Strain said. 

“I wanted them to take on human art values that are familiar to the onlooker through their exposure to modern screen imagery.

“The pictures range considerably in character, sometimes taking on the appearance of a cartoon television image or the appearance of a beautifully coloured graphic image created in a studio.

"The photograph of the tree snail, Bernard, for example looks like a fantasy creature, but in fact it is a living animal only about one centimetre in height.”

WA Museum – Albany regional manager Rachel Wilsher-Saa said she was delighted to be hosting a photographic exhibition of this nature.

“Peter has really brought these tiny creatures to life by allowing us a glimpse into their fascinating world.” Ms Wisher-Saa said.

Line of Sight is a free exhibition, and will be on display at WA Museum – Albany until June 23, 2013.

Media contact:
Niki Comparti
Western Australian Museum
6552 7805, niki.comparti@museum.wa.gov.au