Bunny in the City: Nature photography exhibit lures some of Savannah's best and brightest

The Jewish Educational Alliance hosted "Connecting with Nature," a fine art photography exhibit featuring John Alexander on Jan. 7.

Entering the multi-function facility off Abercorn, I immediately see JEA Executive Director Adam Solender down the hall snapping pictures but I hear someone who has a laugh so unique that I know I have found Jessica Ghormley, aka Jessica Savannah.

Holding Ogie — (short for Oglethorpe), a crazy cute miniature French bulldog — Jessica squeals, squeezes and suggests that I meet her this weekend at MUSE Arts Warehouse for an improv show to benefit Savannah Working Against Human Trafficking.

Hmmm — that would be a yes to anything supporting Jessica and SWAHT! Another female who I say yes to anything she asks, does or needs is the most magnificent female in all the land, Paula Kreissler.

After posing Paula with her talented partner Terri Galloway, I attempt to chat with the man of the hour but I hear Adam telling harpist-extraordinaire Leslie Adair that he is leaving so I manage to convince him to pose with yoga queen Dina Jensen and Madam Joan Simmons.

As more people gather, I have a chance to snap pics of Bluffton residents Kelvin, Katherine, Korina and Andretti Archila, event planner Trinity Reed and art expert Bobi Perry with quirky Joanne Morton.

Joanne invites me to a 1st Sunday Brunch that is "an inspiration club for promoting women" but has such a risque name that I can't print it! As she and Bobi pose in front of a red rose abstracts, I see Karen Cooper, the most gorgeous dentist in town, arrive.

With more admirers piling in, I put the camera on Georgia Walters and Connie Polk, introduce vivacious Kelly May to Mike Baier, and pose John Davis and Jennifer Abshire in front of the 20 x 30-inch marsh view painting Jennifer bought.

Another person with magnetism is the most revered breast surgeon on the planet — Dr. Paula DeNitto.

I am sad to say "retired" surgeon, but am super proud to see the savior of countless cancer patients enjoying her yoga-filled retirement while out on the town toasting with survivor Pam Cowart and Deborah Bowen.

Also toasting is "Lady" Shannon Lancaster, new faces Karen and Philip Grainey of Clean Coast, a "nonprofit organization for coastal conservation" and Savannah Christian singles group Nutty Buddies — Lana McCarthy, Dianne Lane, Virginia Love, Melody South and Mike Baier.

I manage to steal John Alexander for an update on his future nature, architecture and wedding photo plans.

The modest Maryland native shrugs off my compliments, smiles when I tease him on his single status and Suzuki Boulevard bike riding before thanking me for attending what is my first photo exhibit in Savannah. Having access to so much art is one more thing to love about this glorious town so go check out John's outstanding exhibit anytime before Jan. 31!

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