CONSERVATION CORNER
Wildlife Mississippi/Wild Exposures Offers Free Screensavers
by James L. Cummins

The Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation, or Wildlife Mississippi as it is commonly called, is pleased to announce a partnership with renowned wildlife photographer, Michael A. Kelly of Wild Exposures to offer free screensavers or screen images.

Wildlife Mississippi is more than just another environmental organization. It is a no frills, cost conscious, low overhead organization that works to balance Mississippi's conservation with its economic growth. Plus, we're down to earth and spend all of our funds on conservation projects right here in Mississippi.

The Foundation's mission is to protect, restore and enhance Mississippi's natural resources. Anyone can take a moment to view the organization's site at www.wildlifemiss.org.

Michael A. Kelly, a lifetime resident of Mississippi, is a self taught, semiprofessional photographer who found an interest in wildlife and nature photography while duck hunting some twenty years ago. Inspired by his love of Mississippi's woods, wetlands and wildlife, Kelly has freelanced since 1981. His work has appeared in over 700 publications nationwide. A partial listing of magazine credits includes: National Wildlife Federation, Sports Afield, North American Whitetail, Ducks Unlimited, Mississippi Outdoors, Southern Living, Wildlife Mississippi and Game and Fish publications throughout the continental United States. He has also exhibited at numerous outdoor expositions. His newest limited edition prints entitled "Ole Boss" and "Trespassing" are available for purchase, along with his best seller, "Bogged Down In Bucks" as well as a constantly expanding collection of breathtaking natural images.

Although Kelly travels the Southeast, Mississippi's native animal and plant life are consistently his favorite subjects, whether the zebra swallowtail butterfly or the white-tail deer. Capturing the majesty and beauty of nature, and sharing it with others continues to gratify him deeply.

An assortment of custom work and prints are available for you or for corporate clients by contacting Michael at Wild Exposures at www.wildexposures.net.

To obtain a free screensaver or screen image, go to www.wildlifemiss.org and then go to "Screen Images" on the left side of the screen. Next, select from a kingfisher, black bear, Tupelo gum swamp, white-tail deer, the state capital, bobwhite quail, cypress swamp, scenic river, waterfowl and/or wild turkey. There are directions at the bottom of the screen to describe how to download the free images. Use as many images as you desire and change them as often as you like.

James L. Cummins is Executive Director of the Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation in Stoneville, Mississippi. Known as "Wildlife Mississippi," the Foundation is a non-profit, conservation organization founded to conserve, restore and enhance fish, wildlife and plant resources throughout Mississippi. Their web site is www.wildlifemiss.org.