Photographer Michael Bain talks with attendees of the One Wild World Photo Exhibit in Oracle. Photo by T.C. Brown

  Oracle Center for the Arts Presents the “One Wild World, From Alaska to Arizona”, by photographer Michael Bain. Some may know Michael as one of the Park Rangers at Oracle State Park. The opening Reception was Sept. 26, 2025. Family, friends, fans and others from the community gathered to enjoy the photographs. There are more opportunities to see this impressive work.

  Gallery hours are Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. Additional showings will be on Fridays Oct. 3, Oct. 10, and Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition is in the Oracle Center for the Arts at 700 E. Kingston St. in Oracle, AZ.

  Michael Bain is a landscape and wildlife photographer born in Plano, Texas. Over the past decade, he has lived and worked in Micronesia, Texas, Utah, Alaska and Arizona. One Wild World is a result of Michael’s pursuit of capturing unique moments of the delicate natural world, in hopes of inspiring others to help protect out planet’s wildlife and ecosystems. This exhibition takes a closer look at the transitions from the rainforests and glaciers of Southeast Alaska to the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona,

  “I’m Michael. My mission is to discover, explore, and photograph the delicate beauty that exists all around us.

  “Over the past decade I have lived and worked in Alaska, Micronesia, Utah, and Arizona. During my travels I’ve discovered incredibly unique environments, and I am so excited to share visuals of those special experiences.

  “Here you’ll find a variety of pieces for your home which will bring you peace, joy, awe, and inspiration.”

  For more information and to see some of Michael’s work go to: https://michael-bain.com\. Go to one of the shows to get the full effect.