and Pocono Charlie
When Pete first noticed Charlie spending his mornings at the same spot in the yard, he began placing seeds for the chipmunk's "breakfast". Pete saw that Charlie was becoming receptive, and an idea was born. Maybe Charlie would be willing to move around miniature scenery in his search for food. Then, after observing Charlie's "chipmunk behavior" for several weeks, Pete began building dioramas designed to arouse Charlie's natural instincts. Since then, Pete and Charlie have developed a very unique "employer-employee" relationship. The results of Pete's patience and talent as a photographer are evident in every picture hehas taken of Charlie. Pete has, through the construction of his dioramas, been able to draw the viewer into a world of fantasy, but Charlie is not a fairytale, he is a sensation in the world of photography. For the past four years, Pete and Charlie have been the focus of much media attention, locally, nationally, and internationally. Charlie's photos have been in demand by both children and adults alike, but most importantly, his photos have become a very valuable therapeutic tool for the children waiting for treatment at the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia.
Charlie has been featured in Country Extra Magazine, Pennsylvania Magazine, American Motorcyclist Magazine, and in American Express and SPCA Newsletters. He is also a subject in Lesson Two and the Weekend Workshop videos of the New York Institute of Photography. Charlie was dubbed as the "Fabio of the forest"and the "chipmunk hunk" by the National Enquirer which resulted in a full-page feature and photo display. He appeared in the Globe and in Eva Magazine, another tabloid published in London,England. His photos have appeared in almost every local newspaper, and a commemorative stamp was issued in his honor by the U.S.Post Office during the Sesqui-Centennial Celebration in Carbon County. A TV production crew flew from Tokyo to Albrightsville to film a segment featuring Charlie, which was shown in Japan along with Japanese celebrities. The "Bulletin" a KYW-3 TV show originating in Philadelphia also filmed a segment featuring Charlie, which was aired in June of 1995. This segment, produced by Keith McKay, recently won an EMMY for the BEST FEATURE in the Programming category, hosted by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Charlie has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS TV, and continues to "ham it up" for the cameras. Charlie has signed with Fujisankei Communications Group whose cable network is showing the Charlie segment in 78 foreign countries. Charlie appeared on TV's "Day and Date" Show in September of 1995, and on the "Coffee Break with Kim Bell" show in June of 1996 Charlie's latest appearance was on CBS' "Ordinary/ Extraordinary" show in August of 1997. Many of Charlie's photos are mounted on the wall of the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London, England, one of Princess Diana's favorite charities, to the delight of the children. He can also be seen in the December, 1997 issue of Cycle World Magazine. Charlie's portfolio consists of more than fifty photos, all of which are copyrighted.
About Peter Murmer: Pete was a Navy photographer and served in two theaters of war. He is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography and an animal-rights advocate. Pete is currently shooting wildlife with his camera in and around NorthEast Pennsylvania.
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