Photographer Graeme Green explains his years-long process of organizing 146 photographers to produce a single photo book with an important mission.
more than a decade ago. The original “Big 5” is an old term used by colonial-era hunters in Africa for the most prized and dangerous animals to shoot and kill: elephant, rhino, leopard, Cape buffalo and lion. I was on assignment in Botswana years ago and heard the word ‘shooting’, for taking pictures, which sparked something. I spent a lot of time thinking about how outdated trophy hunting is and how wildlife photography is far more meaningful to people around the world these days.
It was always my hope to produce a New Big 5 book. I contacted publishers with the idea — several got in touch, keen to work together. I chose to work withLike a lot of photographers, I’m happy to be behind the camera. In most situations, I’m invisible, unseen, working on taking photos and writing articles. I’ve never been the kind of person eager to put myself front and center in a project, or to go around ‘bothering’ people for favors or support.
I’ve given my own help to other people’s projects in the same way. I’ve contributed photos and time to fundraising print sales, including Prints for Wildlife, Prints for Nature, and Vital Impacts, which have raised millions of dollars for wildlife organizations, including African Parks, Big Life International, SeaLegacy, and Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots. Everyone has busy lives and everyone is trying to make a living in difficult times.
People ask how I was able to get so many photographers involved, but I could’ve filled dozens of books, not just one, so great was the volume of incredible images. The book really is just tip of the iceberg not just of remarkable wildlife photography, but just how many at-risk species there are around the world. The number of endangered species could fill libraries.
I wish I’d been able to go further – I hope to in future projects. But I’m glad that the book includes so many female photographers and many black, African, Asian and Latin American photographers. The images in the book represent photographers from more than 30 countries, including Botswana, Kuwait, Mexico, Japan, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Brazil, and China.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Reports 146% Increase in Revenue as It Ramps Up OperationsBitcoin miner TeraWulfInc reiterates 2023 Q2 hashrate guidance as it reports the final quarter of a difficult 2022. $WULF egreechee reports
Read more »
Philadelphia photographer uses unique camera to capture your auraSara Silverstein is one of only 25 photographers in the WORLD who can capture your aura!
Read more »
Philadelphia photographer uses unique camera to capture your auraSara Silverstein is one of only 25 photographers in the WORLD who can capture your aura!
Read more »
Photographers are Using ChatGPT to Make Fujifilm Film Simulation RecipesPhotographers are using ChatGPT to create new film simulation recipes.
Read more »
Vanity Fair Explores the Art of FashionFrom iconic handbags to standout necklaces, VF has paired the world’s brightest photographers with the season’s most enchanting couture.
Read more »