Miami photographic artist Brian Trainor’s solo exhibition Hanging Out in
Biscayne National Park opened at the park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery on Nov. 20. That evening, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Trainor hosted a “meet the artist” wine-and-cheese reception that included a silent auction for an original photograph. The show and reception were free to the public.

The show runs until Feb. 15.

A former photographer in the US Navy, Trainor has spent nearly 30 years developing his skills as a photographer.

According to a statement from the park, Trainor “will often nondestructively manipulate the scene to add interest to otherwise mundane objects. Where more traditional photographers might focus on the sun in a sunrise photo, Trainor’s lens is pointing down at the water, camera askew at an odd angle. Mangrove trees against a bright blue sky are photographed through a watery medium for a fish’s view. Even debris washed in along the park’s shoreline becomes beautiful in Trainor’s photos.”

“Brian’s photographs offer a very different perspective on the park compared to our previous artists,” park ranger Gary Bremen said. “Where many photographers capture the park’s stunning landscapes and wildlife, Brian focuses on small details from unique perspectives. His work definitely engages people in intriguing and often delightful ways.”

All works in the show are available for purchase directly from the artist.

Hanging Out in Biscayne National Park is part of the park’s community artists program, which was started in 1997 as an outlet for established and emerging artists who are inspired by the park’s beauty. The program is made possible by the South Florida National Parks Trust through the generosity of Miami-Dade County’s Cultural Affairs Division, The First National Bank of South Florida and Sedano’s Supermarkets.

The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is located at 9700 SW 328 Street in Homestead. For further information on the exhibit, call 305-230-7275 or visit the park’s website. People can also visit BrianTrainorPhotography.com.