For years striking photos of wildlife captured by world
traveler Fred Morris hung on the walls of Roger McQueen’s insurance business,
where people waiting for appointments would stare in awe of the beautiful
scenery.
Now those photos belong to Salt Lake Community College
thanks to a donation by McQueen, who introduced Morris to people attending an
opening reception at the George S. and Dolores Eccles Gallery at the Center for
Arts and Media on South City Campus.
“It’s amazing what he’s done,” McQueen said about Morris.
“Fred and (his wife) Sue have celebrated the beauty and variety of this
wonderful world we live in.”
Fred Morris (l-r), Sue Morris and Roger McQueen
The couple has traveled to over 170 countries and to the
North and South poles, documenting their travels on slide film along the way.
Fred Morris said it was never his intention to sell the photographs, only to
share images that depict their love of the planet and its uniqueness in the
universe.
SLCC Interim President Dr. Deneece Huftalin thanked McQueen
for his donation and Morris for his efforts, assuring them that the dozens of
framed photographs will have a permanent place throughout the college’s
campuses.
“I’m just glad that these pictures are going to go somewhere
and be seen by people,” Morris said. “When you take a picture … it doesn’t
matter how good a photographer you are, if you can just get the picture, it’s
wonderful. I hope you enjoy the pictures.”
The photos, dubbed the "Natural Wonders" show, will remain in the gallery space of the east
entrance to the Center for Arts and Media until September 30, before being
relocated to their permanent locations.
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