The Author studied photography at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (A school of Professional Studies) and with the New York Institute of Photography.
Although his range includes portraitures, weddings and special events, his main interest has always been on Nature Photography while focusing especially on Flower Photography as a subject area of special interest. He is a former Broadcast Journalist who has anchored both radio and television news as a News Editor with the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (Nassau). In the print media, he has written for several leading Bahamian Newspapers over the years including the Nassau Guardian. And, during the mid 80's, he was also Nassau-based Stringer for United Press International (UPI).
Additionally, the author is a former Bahamian Diplomat having represented The Bahamas in an overseas capacity for almost two decades until his retirement from the Diplomatic Service as Consul General. During his diplomatic career he was also Alternate Representative of The Bahamas to the OAS (Organization of American States) in Washington DC.,
The author is an alumnus of The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, and the University of Miami. He is married to Jennifer Maud of Nassau and they have two daughters, Indira Mandisa and Sabrina Amirah.
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Influences/Inspirations:
Sir Lynden O. Pindling ~ First Bahamas Prime Minister & Father of Bahamian Independence.
(1930-2000)
Sir Arthur Foulkes ~ Cabinet Minister & Founding Editor ~ Bahamian Times Newspaper.
Hon. Paul L. Adderley ~ First Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs.
His Excellency Livingston B. Johnson, First Bahamas Ambassador to the United States & to the UN.
(1923-2009)
Hon. Sinclair S. Outten, Member of Parliament ~ St. Barnabas Constituency
(1936-1986)
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Favorite Writers and Artists:
Photojournalist Charles Moore (Alabama) ~ Gordon Parks (Life Magazine) ~ John Shaw (Photographer | Writer) ~ Ansel Adams (Environmentalist | Potographer) ~ Helmut Newton (Photographer) ~ Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr ~ Robert T. Kiyosaki ~ and many others
Current Projects:
(1) Working on a pictorial essay titled: My Bahamas (A Personal Journey). Release date: 2011
(2) On The Frontline (The Early Pioneers) -- About the author's early days in the Bahamian Diplomatic Service
Interests:
Photography - Reading - Cooking - Writing Short Stories
University Affiliations:
The Catholic University of America, Washington DC.,
The University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
New York Institute of Photography, New York, NY
Contact Information:
Email: wdmunnings429@gmail.com ~ wdmunnings429@comcast.net
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 560667
Pinecrest, Florida 33256-0667
Charities/Causes:
Red Cross International
Save The Children International