May 1 through June 30, the Photography of Jim Bennight is on display, including numerous pieces of his exquisite nature photography.

Bennight got started in photography during his university days as a stringer for the United Press International syndicated news agency. After several years as a fulltime newspaper photographer, he opened a studio for portraits and weddings.

Along the way, Bennight earned numerous state and regional awards for both his newspaper and studio work. He later discovered a passion for nature photographer and, as a “Ding” Darling volunteer, spends much of his time capturing birds and other wildlife. This time of year, you will usually find him at the Wildlife Education Boardwalk shooting stunning images of nesting birds and their subsequent chicks.