Tulsa World: Former World Satellite staffer to be on 'Today' for pictures of insect eyes

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Former World Satellite staffer to be on 'Today' for pictures of insect eyes

Thomas Shahan, photographing insects with his camera, will be interviewed about macrophotograhy of insects on the "Today" show on Friday. SAM MARTIN/Courtesy

By RITA SHERROW World TV Editor
Published: 10/22/2009 11:20 AM
Last Modified: 10/23/2009 9:27 AM

Thomas Shahan, former member of the Tulsa World’s Satellite staff, will be featured on the “Today” show at approximately 10 a.m. Friday.

A graduate of Jenks High School and a junior fine arts major at the University of Oklahoma, he will be interviewed about his macro photography images of insect eyes, specifically jumping spiders. His photography also appears in the October issue of Popular Photography magazine.

The morning show airs from 7-9 a.m., 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. weekdays on NBC, channel 2, cable 9.

The 21-year-old, who also won a recent NatureWorks contest with his macro photography, is creating “a different view of insects,” said his mother Karla Shahan, Thursday.

“It’s bringing notice to the world of insects and they are kind of the canary and the coal mine for us. I think he is bringing these bugs’ eyes to an artistic level. He particularly likes jumping spiders.”

His photography will also be featured upcoming children’s puzzles and his photo of an eight-eyed spider has been picked up by Spidertracks.com, a New Zealand company specializing in aircraft tracking systems, as its main logo.

“For him, it’s all about the bugs” said his mother. Shahan is the son of Karla and Bryan Shahan of Tulsa. See more of his insect photos at tulsaworld.com/shahan.

By RITA SHERROW World TV Editor

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	Report Comment PatienceLost, Tulsa (10/22/2009 11:46:15 AM) What fantastic photographic accomplishments! Congrats Thomas!
	Report Comment parksport, (10/22/2009 11:54:09 AM) I have always thought the Tulsa World’s Satellite staff were a great crew of youths, and I am happy to read about their continued achievements. Way to keep going Thomas.
	Report Comment Ryanoceros, Tulsa (10/22/2009 12:06:15 PM) Very cool, macro photography is difficult and rewarding.
	Report Comment Army Brat, (10/22/2009 1:15:54 PM) Go to the link listed within the article. The photos are amazing!
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (10/22/2009 1:20:03 PM) Looks like the EYES have it.
	Report Comment lucky girl, mine (10/22/2009 1:28:14 PM) This is cool.
	Report Comment 2ndjoyce, BA (10/22/2009 1:29:05 PM) Go to the site indicated to see the truly fascinating pictures. Good Job, Thomas! Thanks for the story, TW.
	Report Comment :), (10/22/2009 1:56:10 PM) I wonder how long Shahan has nightmares about freaky big bugs after these photo sessions.
	Report Comment orly, Tulsa (10/22/2009 2:04:33 PM) Great pics on the link! wonderful job Thomas!
	Report Comment Dweeb, (10/22/2009 2:17:14 PM) arachnerd
	Report Comment tfromtulsa, Tulsa (10/22/2009 2:49:22 PM) The photos on the link are amazing! He makes these insects look beautiful, unlike the evil, menacing creatures they really are. And I love all the different spider hairdos!
	Report Comment Proud Muslim, Tulsa: Coolest place in the world (almost) (10/22/2009 6:10:57 PM) Awesome pics. Hats off to you, Mr. Shahan.
	Report Comment WhereIsThought, Raleigh (10/22/2009 7:22:07 PM) Speaking as someone who has been professionally photographing nature since this guy was FIVE, I am, of course, jealous of the attention he is getting. :) AND, very happy to see him get it. :)
	Report Comment Thunder196, Tulsa (10/22/2009 7:58:55 PM) This was fantastic. My granddaughter just went nuts over theses pictures. She is 7 yrs old. She has picked up and collected bugs seems like forever.
	Report Comment airok21, (10/22/2009 8:38:14 PM) Thomas!! This is wonderful!! Can't wait to see the interview tomorrow. Your photos/videos on your websites are just fantastic!!
	Report Comment THESMOKEHOLE, Tulsa (10/22/2009 9:32:03 PM) I spent an hour today looking at the photos and reading the comments...if you haven't done so...I encourage you to do it...the photos are absolutely amazing...
	Report Comment Terree, Tulsa (10/22/2009 11:21:14 PM) very cool...never looked at bugs through someones elses eyes. very interesting....i might have to think on taking pics like that myself...was really impressed...keep it up..
	Report Comment Elusive, the burbs (1/6/2010 2:09:16 AM) What an art, great job.

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