Michael J. Caligure, a full-time Bend firefighter since 1982,
exhibits images of professional Bend Fire & Rescue firefighters during
training and local emergencies in his August photography exhibition at
Thump Coffee. Having the experience of both a photographer and a
firefighter, Caligure depicts first-hand the energy, emotion and
magnificent blaze of the fire scene, while documenting the heroes who
risk their lives everyday for our community.
The exhibition for Thump Coffee is a personal statement of Caligures
career and his enthusiasm for depicting firefighters in action on the
scene. Caligures photography tells stories of the personal tests,
experiences and conquests in the life of a firefighter.
In this exhibition, Caligures subject is firefighters in action, however
Caligure also enjoys capturing images relating to everyday life and
important landmarks in ones own journey. My passion for photography
began around 1979 when I purchased my first camera, Caligure states, I
enjoy outdoor activities, so many of my photographs consist of landscapes
and aerials. His work also includes portraits and sporting events.
Thump Coffee is located in downtown Bend at 25 NW Minnesota Ave. For
details, visit www.ThumpCoffee.com or call 541-388-0226.