This past week I was able to make my first donations based on the proceeds from selling my photographs on Outreach Astronomy! While planetary science, astrobiology and astrophotgraphy is my passion, most of my photos that have sold have been landscapes taking in and around the islands of the Bahamas. The most common question I get is “where did you take all these?” Most were taken on a small island called Harbour Island, off the coast of Eleuthera Bahamas. I felt since the majority of my revenue was based on photos I have taken there, it made sense to give back to the people and the place that is so special to me. I was truly inspired by the warmth and genuine passion the students have for learning. Science based education intrigues the mind, and makes us all focus on who we are as a species. I felt deeply humbled and honored to give to such an appreciative and wonderful group of schools on the island. It is just the beginning, and hopefully I will be able to return and do the same soon. A special thank you to Will Simmons, Tamara Lorey, Lang Hudepohl, and Jay Jay Percentie to making this possible! In case you were wondering, here is where I made my donations:
The Harbour Island All Ages School – Tamara Lorey – PTA
The Harbour Island Green School – Will Simmons
Exceptional Education Outreach of The Bahamas – Lang Hudepohl
A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased one of my photographs. Please know that it is going to an exceptional cause, and lives will be changed as a result. Until next time, always remember to look up to the sky!