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Local National Geographic winner
You may have never met local photographer Shawn Talbot but I guarantee that you have seen his work.
This summer his photograph of Cormorant fisherman was selected as the editors' pick by the National Geographic from a pool of over 12,000 images.
I recently sat down to interview Shawn at the Bean Scene coffee house to talk about the story behind his photographs.
Click play on the icon below to hear Shawn talk about each picture.
Hear Shawn talk about the fish who double as accountants. We're still researching whether they use the Chinese abacus.
(Photo: Shawn Talbot)
A self confessed adrenaline junkie who helps keep harness operators in business.
(Photo: Shawn Talbot)
Hear Shawn offer his confession about him commandeering a boat.
(Photo: Shawn Talbot)
Each year Shawn selects a charity to support. Discover more about Paramedics for Children. The largest private fleet of ambulance planes in South America providing free medical care for those who need it.
(Photo: Shawn Talbot)
Here is the link to see other National Geographic winners: http://on.natgeo.com/shawntalbot
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