Return to Home Read about the Artist Learn about the Project Learn about the Everglades View the Photo Galleries Read the Weblog Archives Read the Newsletter Archives Purchase Prints Contact the Artist
Drew Fulton Gateway
Everglades Imagery
Of Emus and Fairywrens
Canopy in the Clouds

News from the Everglades
A Weekly Update from Everglades Imagery

January 16, 2005

I arrived yesterday in Flamingo to start the next stage of this project.  I am feeling nervous, excited, and overwhelmed.  I am a little overwhelmed with the scope of what I have decided to do and I really have no idea where to start.  These first few weeks I am going to be adjusting to this new part of my life: living on my own, fifty miles from “civilization,” photographing full time, etc.  I have spent the past year or so preparing for this trip so that it will go.

I will be taking the first few weeks here to get myself adjusted and into a routine.  My current plan of attack is to see the Everglades as the National Park Service (NPS) presents it.  I will be hiking and canoeing their trails, going on some of the walks, taking the tram tour at Shark Valley, and other activities that the typical tourist would enjoy.  Once I have seen the Everglades as presented by the NPS I will begin to explore on my own and hopefully start making connections with scientists, researchers, and other people intimately connected to the region.  Please be patient with me as I get my website off the ground and I get comfortable with this new chapter of my life.  I look forward to this journey and I invite you to experience it with me by emailing or writing me or participating in the online forums. 

                                                                                           -Drew