COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL

CHS students taking college digital photography as well as college ceramics and sculpture got inspiration from the scenery and residents at the Quogue Wildlife Preserve on Wednesday.

After touring the scenic grounds and honing their photography skills, the students headed indoors and had the chance for an up-close look at a box turtle, western hog-nosed snake, chinchilla, veiled chameleon and the "master of disguise," a Vietnamese stick bug.

The preserve officials mixed in scientific facts to complement the students' artistic mission.