A New Era for Wildlife Photography: The 'New Big Five' Takes Center Stage
In a world where wildlife is declining at an unprecedented rate, with over one million species facing extinction, a new movement has emerged to raise awareness and inspire action. Graeme Green, a renowned photographer, has created the "New Big Five" – a global photography project that turns the lens on animals at risk.
Originally conceived as a way to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun," Green's idea has evolved into a powerful tool for conservation. By partnering with 144 globally recognized wildlife photographers from Ecuador to India, he has curated a stunning collection of images that showcase the beauty and fragility of endangered species.
The five animals selected as the "New Big Five" are the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger – all threatened by habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. These ambassadors for the natural world serve as a reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act.
Through stunning images and essays from conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu, the book "The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" by Graeme Green offers a glimpse into the urgent need for action. Featured stories highlight the benefits of rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
Green notes that climate change poses an alarming threat to animals outside of the "New Big Five," with thousands more species at risk due to rising temperatures, pollution, and habitat destruction.
The book's message is clear: we have a limited window of time to heal some of the harm inflicted on the natural world. Jane Goodall, author of the afterword, emphasizes the importance of collective action, saying, "We can start to heal some of the harm we've inflicted... but only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is a call to earth – a reminder that our actions have consequences. This powerful book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet's precious wildlife.
The book, published by Earth Aware Editions, will be available from April 4, 2023. With its stunning images and urgent message, "The New Big Five" is poised to inspire a new generation of wildlife lovers and conservationists to take action.
In a world where wildlife is declining at an unprecedented rate, with over one million species facing extinction, a new movement has emerged to raise awareness and inspire action. Graeme Green, a renowned photographer, has created the "New Big Five" – a global photography project that turns the lens on animals at risk.
Originally conceived as a way to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun," Green's idea has evolved into a powerful tool for conservation. By partnering with 144 globally recognized wildlife photographers from Ecuador to India, he has curated a stunning collection of images that showcase the beauty and fragility of endangered species.
The five animals selected as the "New Big Five" are the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger – all threatened by habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. These ambassadors for the natural world serve as a reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act.
Through stunning images and essays from conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu, the book "The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" by Graeme Green offers a glimpse into the urgent need for action. Featured stories highlight the benefits of rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
Green notes that climate change poses an alarming threat to animals outside of the "New Big Five," with thousands more species at risk due to rising temperatures, pollution, and habitat destruction.
The book's message is clear: we have a limited window of time to heal some of the harm inflicted on the natural world. Jane Goodall, author of the afterword, emphasizes the importance of collective action, saying, "We can start to heal some of the harm we've inflicted... but only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is a call to earth – a reminder that our actions have consequences. This powerful book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet's precious wildlife.
The book, published by Earth Aware Editions, will be available from April 4, 2023. With its stunning images and urgent message, "The New Big Five" is poised to inspire a new generation of wildlife lovers and conservationists to take action.
. I mean, why these five animals specifically? It's like they're trying to distract us from the bigger issue – all the other species that are just as vulnerable, if not more so. And what about all the other factors that contribute to extinction, like pollution and overpopulation? Do those get a mention in this book? I don't think so... 
. I mean, the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - all of these animals are struggling because of us. It's crazy how our actions can impact their habitats and cause them to disappear forever. And now we have this new movement with Graeme Green and 144 other photographers sharing their work to raise awareness... it's like, finally, something is being done about it 
. I hope people see these images and feel the urgency to take action, you know? Like, we can't just sit back and wait for someone else to save them... we have to do our part too 
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! The idea of the 'New Big Five' is genius – it's like, we need to start giving attention to these animals that are struggling because of us 
. It's not just about the five animals chosen, but also about the thousands more that are at risk due to climate change and pollution. We gotta wake up and take action, you know? 
let's make a change before it's too late 
but it's crazy to think that over a million species are on the brink of extinction 
. This "New Big Five" project is like, totally needed – we need more people to care about these creatures and their habitats 
. Graeme Green's idea of using photography as a tool for conservation is genius 
, and I love that it's not just about the five animals he chose, but also about all the others that are struggling too 
. We really do need to take action now, like Jane Goodall said 
, or else we'll be saying goodbye to some amazing species forever 
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. She's done so much real work for conservation over the years, and I wouldn't want her associated with something that feels like a publicity stunt.
. Like, I get it, we need to save the animals, but come on, a 'new big five'? It's not like we've been trying to tackle these issues for years with less fanfare 
. And what's up with partnering only with 144 photographers? Can't they reach out to more people, especially those from local communities who are already working on conservation efforts? 
I just read about this crazy new photography project called The New Big Five 
we need to wake up & take action ASAP 
climate change is killing animals left & right & it's up to us to make a change 
she's got some serious tea in that afterword about how we gotta come together & act now 
a reminder that our actions have consequences 
. Can't just leave it up to us wildlife enthusiasts to save the planet 
. We need all hands on deck for this one!
. We need more people like Graeme Green using their platform to bring attention to these important issues. It's gonna be interesting to see how this project inspires change 
. Like, have you seen pictures of mountain gorillas? They're crazy majestic 
. And the fact that it's not just about Africa or Asia, but also other parts of the world, is really cool 
. We need to take action and stuff, but do we really need a big campaign about it? Can't just, like, tweet about it or something? 
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like seriously over a million species are going extinct and we're still not taking this seriously enough? 
i'm all for the "new big five" project though, it's about time we shine a light on these incredible animals that are struggling to survive in the first place. climate change is like, the biggest threat of all right now 
we gotta get our act together and start making some real changes ASAP! 
. But for real, the pics are insane, and the message is spot on - climate change is no joke 
. I mean, Jane Goodall's got some wise words in that afterword