Calvin Schnure: Wildlife Photography in Natural Habitats
Calvin Schnure, who is now retired from his role as an economist, has turned his love for birdwatching into a career in wildlife photography. His photography, which includes images of species such as Bald Eagles and Blue Footed Boobies, has been featured in a solo exhibition and a local magazine. Schnure cherishes his time outdoors, striving to capture the beauty of nature. His fascination with birds was sparked by his father and grandmother and reignited during the pandemic while hiking at Great Falls National Park and the C&O Canal. After concluding a 35-year tenure with organizations like the Federal Reserve Board in March 2022, he has traveled widely for his photography and also teaches bird-related courses and lectures at retirement communities and nature centers.
Key facts
- Calvin Schnure is a wildlife photographer focusing on birds and other animals in natural habitats.
- He retired in March 2022 after a 35-year career as an economist with the Federal Reserve Board, JPMorganChase, the International Monetary Fund, Freddie Mac, and Nareit.
- His photography has been featured in a solo show in an art gallery and in a local magazine.
- He teaches a course on birds and bird behavior based on his photography.
- He regularly gives photo lectures at retirement communities and nature centers.
- He has traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Juan Islands; Algarve Coast of Portugal; Morocco; Costa Rica; Sri Lanka; Ecuadorian Amazon and Andean Highlands; and the Galápagos Islands for photography.
- He reconnected with college friends during the pandemic who introduced him to photography.
- His work includes images like 'Blue Footed Booby Dive', 'Northern Mockingbird in Flight', 'Bald Eagle Nest Landing', and 'Tree Swallows Defending Nest Box'.
Entities
Artists
- Calvin Schnure
Institutions
- Federal Reserve Board
- JPMorganChase
- International Monetary Fund
- Freddie Mac
- Nareit
- Artsy Shark
Locations
- Great Falls National Park
- Maryland
- C&O Canal
- Cabo San Lucas
- Mexico
- San Juan Islands
- Algarve Coast
- Portugal
- Morocco
- High Atlas Mountains
- Sahara Desert
- Costa Rica
- Sri Lanka
- Ecuadorian Amazon
- Andean Highlands
- Galápagos Islands