Regular Meeting – Photography In Extreme Environments by George Kourounis
Presenter: George Kourounis
Presentation Date: December 3, 2020
Presentation Title: Photography In Extreme Environments
George Kourounis is an Explorer In Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He specializes in photographing extreme forces of nature worldwide, including: volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events as well as the effects of global climate change. His expeditions have been featured on numerous television programs, including his “Angry Planet” series. Explorer & storm chaser George Kourounis returns to share even more stories about his efforts to photograph and document extreme forces of nature from around the world. From tornadoes and hurricanes, to erupting volcanoes & avalanches, George is always getting up close and personal with Mother Nature whenever she’s having a temper tantrum. This presentation features all new imagery and stories that George didn’t have time to share with us the last time he visited. So buckle up and hold on as we take a wild ride and learn even more about what it takes to “get the shot” in the most extreme environments on Earth.
