ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Photo of rusted and rotted pier pilings located on south shore of remote, desolate, and uninhabited Johnston Atoll. The 1-mile square island is now a US National Wildlife Refuge, and home to thousands of seabirds. It was at one time the location where the US Military tested atomic bombs in the upper atmosphere in the 1950s and 60s. Another note of interest is that on this island in the 1990s the US EPA disposed and destroyed millions of pounds of left over toxic munitions from the Korean and Vietnam Wars, including Agent Orange and VX Nerve Gas.

AUTHOR
The desire to live with purpose and passion motivates Pablo McLoud to seek unique opportunities to experience, learn, and grow. Along with that pursuit is the quest to be moved and inspired in an artistic sense, and to capture those moments ‘on film’ for their unique once-in-a-lifetime qualities. As an artist who has spent quite a bit of time in remote wilderness areas, he believes that untrammeled natural locations are those special places that fosters, nurtures, and enhances creativity. He feels that experiencing first-hand the wonders or our natural world trigger sparks of creativity that brings about growth and productivity in artistic expression. His desire is to explore and discover distinct and magical moments in natural surroundings, and to share those instants in photos that inspire, awaken, and stir the soul. He looks to have his photography evoke emotions within his audience that makes one feel, emote, and ponder. And, hopefully, by interacting with his photos the audience’s state of being is enhanced as they learn about the different facets of this special and unique geographic region.

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