Since 2007, Gideon Mendel has been strapping on waders, flagging down boats, and taking his Rolleiflex film camera into floodwaters around the world. His ongoing project features seemingly serene portraits of flood victims in unexpected places. The project is Mendel’s personal response to climate change, taking viewers beyond statistics and into the experiences of people around … [Read more...] about Drowning World: Gideon Mendel’s Portraits of Flood Victims
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Polar Bears Swimming In Incredibly Private Portraits
For his amazing photograph of a polar bear submerged in water, Seattle-based photographer Paul Souders recently took home the prize in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition's "Animals in Their Environment" category. We were happy to learn that the wildlife photographer had many more breathtaking images of the large, gorgeous animals swimming in their … [Read more...] about Polar Bears Swimming In Incredibly Private Portraits
Sweet Bat Portraits Help to Dispel Stereotypes About These Incredible Mammals
Dr. Merlin Tuttle has been changing the public's perception of a misunderstood mammal for over 60 years. Dr. Tuttle has contributed to the survival of these vital keepers of our ecosystem by devoting his life to bat conservation. As a bat biologist and photographer, he combines scientific research with visual materials to further our understanding of these animals. His series … [Read more...] about Sweet Bat Portraits Help to Dispel Stereotypes About These Incredible Mammals
Artist Creates Animal Portraits Out of Flower Petals and Leaves
Australian photographic illustrator Josh Dykgraaf has created a series of digitally rendered portraits of animals made entirely from found natural materials like flower petals and leaves. Titled Terraform, the series reimagines the shapes and textures of feathers, fur, and scales using natural materials. Each creature in the series looks like a hybrid species from an alien … [Read more...] about Artist Creates Animal Portraits Out of Flower Petals and Leaves
Beautiful Portraits Taken by a Wildlife Photographer Help Promote Lion Conservation
Simon Needham, a wildlife photographer located in Los Angeles, creates breathtaking photographs of various animals to promote awareness of endangered species and conservation initiatives. He recently had the chance to return to Glen Garriff Conservation in South Africa to capture marketing photos of the lions under their care. Needham was able to photograph some of the … [Read more...] about Beautiful Portraits Taken by a Wildlife Photographer Help Promote Lion Conservation