Albert Lea native Jacob Schlichter spent the beginning of his new year bundled up along I-35, photographing swans.

The 27-year-old photographer and business owner was awarded the southeastern Minnesota Arts Council grant in November of last year and used the funds to create a public photography exhibit showcasing southern Minnesota wildlife.

The open house for his photography capstone is on Feb. 29 at the Albert Lea Art Center, and the exhibit will be displayed through March 22.

Schlichter joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer today to talk about his creative process and the challenge of photographing wildlife in such a warm and dry winter.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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