WEST PARIS — An exhibit of photographs by Debra Koceika will be on display at the West Paris Library beginning July 1, through Aug. 15. The exhibit, “Photographs of Nature,” depicts her travels around the world photographing nature.

She and her husband, David Mulhearn, have lived in Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. and explored much of North America.

Koceika has a long history living with the natural environment. She grew up in Sebago, the daughter of an avid outdoorsman. When she met her husband, David, they purchased forest acreage in Naples where they developed and managed a private wildlife sanctuary.

It was on this forest preserve that they cut white pine, peeled the logs and built a cabin. They were based there for nearly 30 years.

They gave up their life in the woods to travel across America experiencing the beauty of its national and state parks. They currently spend winters at their home in Mesa, Az., and summer on top of Stearns Hill, West Paris.

An opening reception for the exhibit will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7.

For more information call the library at: 207-674-2004.