International documentary photographer Daryl Hawk will give a special photography presentation and lecture at the Wilton Library entitled “A World Above the World” on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Brubeck Room. This special event is being co-sponsored by the Wilton Arts Council and Wilton Library.

This presentation is based on Hawk’s most recent expedition to the remote Northwest Frontier of Argentina.  In April 2013, Hawk embarked on a 3,000 mile journey across the Altiplano Plateau and over the 18,000 foot Andean mountain range where Argentina, Bolivia and Chile meet.

While on the highest roads in the Americas, or “the road to the clouds,” Hawk explored and photographed magnificent geological formations and canyons, high altitude lakes, pre-hispanic ruins, vast salt flats, geysers, the Atacama Desert and the highest active volcanoes in the world.  He also captured the unique cultures of its indigenous people who survive in one of the most remote and captivating landscapes on earth. Known as Collas, these inhabitants maintain ancient traditions giving thanks to Mother Earth.  Hawk’s journey culminated with the unexpected discovery of Mount Hornical, a hidden and obscure fourteen-colored mountain.

Mr. Hawk will share his discoveries, stories, and important lessons from the nonstop adventures he experienced daily on this enlightening journey. He will also share the various techniques he uses when photographing distinctive subject matter around the world.

For the past 25 years, Daryl Hawk has traveled to some of the most remote and isolated places absorbing different cultures and landscapes while he captures images that chronicle his experiences. He is also a travel writer and lecturer whose articles and photographs often appear in magazines worldwide.  He has been featured several times on NBC’s “Today Show” and Fox 5 television. He is a member of the Explorers Club, the Royal Geographical Society and the Professional Photographers Association.

Additionally, he has published three books: Distant Journeys, a color retrospective from around the world; Quiet Moments, a black and white retrospective from around New England and New York City; and his most recent publication, White Pond, a photographic tribute to a lake in New Hampshire.

Hawk is the former producer and host of the Cablevision show “The Unconventional Traveler,” which featured some of the world’s leading explorers, travel photographers, and filmmakers sharing their work from various expeditions and documentaries.

There is no charge for this program but please register in advance. For more information, please call 203.762.3950, ext. 213.