On Exhibit at Broadmoor: Nadia Haq's The World Out Back

Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick will host the visual artwork of Nadia Haq, a research chemist turned internationally acclaimed nature photographer whose career bridges the meticulous world of science and the evocative realm of art.

The World Out Back: The Art of Nadia Haq

Nadia Haq shares, “In the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, I had been blessed with opportunities to photograph an extraordinary variety of wildlife across continents. Then, in January 2020, as I was finalizing plans for photographing the natural wonders of China, news emerged of a rapidly spreading illness and possible travel disruptions. Little did I know how misplaced my optimism was as I rescheduled my trip only 9 months into the future. With travel shut down and my son attending elementary school from his bedroom, my world was suddenly much, much smaller. As a nature photographer, I did the only thing I could, I aimed my lens much closer to home. The World out Back is a collection of 15 images of native birds and backyard flowers. A combination of long lens and macro photographs, exploring the natural beauty found all around us in Massachusetts.”

About the Artist

In 2013, Nadia made Lexington, Massachusetts her home—a setting that has since provided both solace and inspiration as she captures the wild in all its splendor. Her camera has taken her to the very edges of our planet. Nadia’s work is defined by her passion for ice, snow, and the extraordinary life that thrives in these extreme environments. 

Whether documenting the playful elegance of Adélie penguins near Brown Bluff in Antarctica—an image so compelling it earned a Gold Medal in the Comedy Bird category of Bird Photographer of the Year contest in 2024—or the raw majesty of coastal brown bears in Katmai National Park, her lens reveals nature’s stories with clarity and heart. Notably, Nadia is one of only five non-indigenous women to have traversed the icy expanses of Ellesmere in the Canadian Arctic, a testament to her adventurous spirit and unyielding dedication.

Her impressive portfolio has garnered international acclaim. In 2021, two of her images—“Sanderlings,” captured at Refuge Beach in Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and “Black-browed Albatross,” shot on West Point Island in the Falklands—earned spots in the Audubon Top 100 Photo Awards. In 2023, her moving portrayal of maternal affection in “Mom’s Support,” depicting a mother and infant macaque in Zambia, was honored as the Image of the Year by the Boston Camera Club. More recently, Nadia’s expedition to Mongolia resulted in captivating photographs of Pallas’s cats and elusive snow leopards amidst biting cold, further expanding her diverse body of work.

Beyond her travels and accolades, Nadia is a devoted supporter of conservation efforts. A frequent visitor to Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor and Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuaries, she remains committed to celebrating and preserving the delicate beauty of our natural world. Through her lens, we are invited to witness a world where science and art converge, capturing the raw, unfiltered beauty of life in its most elemental form.

View Nadia's Art

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience The World Out Back at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, where Nadia Haq’s striking images showcase the beauty of nature found close to home. Plan your visit to explore the exhibition and immerse yourself in the natural wonders that inspire Nadia’s work.

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