International travel and wildlife photographer, William Cowger of Acacia Photography, Inc. in Troy is pleased to announce the opening of two concurrent photography exhibits at the Troy Public Library January 3 through January 31, 2007.  The shows are “An African Adventure”(Hall Gallery) and “The World” (West Gallery).
A grand opening reception will be held at the library conference room on Sunday January 7, 2007 from 2-5PM.  During the reception, Mr. Cowger will have a continuous running slide show and will present a beginning workshop on wildlife photography at 4PM.
The “African Adventure” will feature photographs from several of the photo safaris and workshops Mr. Cowger conducts each year in the Serengeti in Tanzania.  The intent is to capture the feel of the adventure. According to Mr. Cowger, Each day we have the opportunity to witness our own private “National Geographic Special” live and unscripted, Some of the featured shots include tree climbing lions, Cheetahs on the run, and a lioness protecting her cub in a true saga of survival of the fittest.
The exhibit “The World” will feature travel and scenic photographs from Greece, Costa Rica, Spain, Italy,  Mexico, and Africa, as well as around the United States and even Troy. 

The Troy Public Library is in the Troy Civic Center Complex at 510 West Big Beaver.
Mr. Cowger is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, the Professional Photographers of Michigan, the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.  For more information call 248-828-0666