Graeme Green's latest project, "The New Big Five," is a groundbreaking photography book that uses wildlife images as a call to action to protect endangered species and the planet.
Originally coined by trophy hunters in Africa, the term "Big Five" refers to animals like lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos, which are notoriously difficult to hunt and kill. Today, Green has reimagined this concept for a global audience, featuring five iconic animals that are facing extinction due to human activities.
The project was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green during his time in Botswana, where he realized the importance of using photography as a tool to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. In 2021, an online poll involving over 50,000 participants voted for their favorite animals to photograph or see photographed in the wild, with elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers emerging as the top five.
"The New Big Five" brings together stunning images of these five species from renowned photographers such as Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, Paul Nicklen, Jane Goodall, and Paula Kahumbu. The book also includes essays by conservationists and activists who share their insights on the urgent need to protect wildlife.
Green emphasizes that this project is not only about showcasing breathtaking images but also serving as a global call to action to address pressing environmental issues like habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. According to the UN, one million animal species are facing extinction at an unprecedented rate, and Green's book aims to bring attention to these critical problems.
By highlighting the beauty and majesty of endangered species, "The New Big Five" inspires readers to join forces in protecting wildlife for future generations. As Jane Goodall notes, we have a "window of time" to heal the harm inflicted on nature, but only if we work together now.
"The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is published by Earth Aware Editions and has already sparked widespread interest among photography enthusiasts, conservationists, and environmentally conscious individuals.
Originally coined by trophy hunters in Africa, the term "Big Five" refers to animals like lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos, which are notoriously difficult to hunt and kill. Today, Green has reimagined this concept for a global audience, featuring five iconic animals that are facing extinction due to human activities.
The project was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green during his time in Botswana, where he realized the importance of using photography as a tool to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. In 2021, an online poll involving over 50,000 participants voted for their favorite animals to photograph or see photographed in the wild, with elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers emerging as the top five.
"The New Big Five" brings together stunning images of these five species from renowned photographers such as Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, Paul Nicklen, Jane Goodall, and Paula Kahumbu. The book also includes essays by conservationists and activists who share their insights on the urgent need to protect wildlife.
Green emphasizes that this project is not only about showcasing breathtaking images but also serving as a global call to action to address pressing environmental issues like habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. According to the UN, one million animal species are facing extinction at an unprecedented rate, and Green's book aims to bring attention to these critical problems.
By highlighting the beauty and majesty of endangered species, "The New Big Five" inspires readers to join forces in protecting wildlife for future generations. As Jane Goodall notes, we have a "window of time" to heal the harm inflicted on nature, but only if we work together now.
"The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is published by Earth Aware Editions and has already sparked widespread interest among photography enthusiasts, conservationists, and environmentally conscious individuals.
Graeme Green's idea of using wildlife images as a call to action is so powerful. I mean, who doesn't love a good nature pic, but when it's paired with a message about saving our planet, it's like, whoa! The fact that the top 5 animals chosen are all facing extinction due to human activities is just heartbreaking. We need more people like Jane Goodall and Graeme Green who are using their platforms to raise awareness about these issues. And can we talk about how gorgeous the photos in this book are?! 
I'm definitely adding it to my reading list ASAP.
I'm all about this 
! The stats are insane - 50k+ people voting for their fave animals to photograph, and it's not just random fans, we're talking serious photographers & wildlife enthusiasts! 
. The pics in "The New Big Five" are straight fire 
, and I love how Green's using them to raise awareness about conservation. We need more of this kind of global collaboration, not just individual action 
. Let's get behind this project & make a difference! 
), but also highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts. one million species on the brink of extinction? that's a wake-up call if you ask me! 
. can't wait to check out this book & see more amazing pics 
. I mean, we've been hearing the same warnings about wildlife extinction for decades, and what's changed? It just feels like another trendy initiative that's gonna gather some attention but ultimately won't make a dent in the actual problems 
. Don't get me wrong, Graeme Green's photography is stunning, but let's be real, we've got all the pictures we need... how about the actual action 
?
it's actually pretty cool how Graeme Green turned the whole "Big Five" thing on its head to raise awareness about endangered species 
we gotta do something about it 
