Graeme Green's "The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is a powerful and poignant collection of images that highlights the world's most iconic yet endangered animals. The term, originally coined by trophy hunters in Africa, has been revived to focus attention on the five species that are most at risk of disappearing forever.
These five animals - the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - were chosen after 50,000 people around the world voted for their favorite creatures to photograph or see in the wild. The resulting book is a stunning visual showcase, featuring images from renowned photographers Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, Paul Nicklen, and many others.
Green's brainchild is more than just a photography project - it's a call to action on behalf of endangered wildlife. With 144 globally-renowned photographers contributing their work, the book serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to lose if we don't take immediate action to protect these magnificent creatures.
From the alarming threat of climate change to the devastating impact of habitat loss and poaching, the "New Big 5" is a stark warning that our natural world is under siege. However, it also offers hope. The book highlights rewilding initiatives and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation efforts, highlighting potential solutions for these critical issues.
The "New Big 5" is not just a collection of images - it's a rallying cry to get us all involved in protecting wildlife. As Jane Goodall, a leading conservationist who wrote the afterword to the book, puts it: "We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big 5" is a must-see for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation. The book is now available, offering a glimpse into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species and inspiring others to join the fight to protect them for future generations.
These five animals - the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - were chosen after 50,000 people around the world voted for their favorite creatures to photograph or see in the wild. The resulting book is a stunning visual showcase, featuring images from renowned photographers Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, Paul Nicklen, and many others.
Green's brainchild is more than just a photography project - it's a call to action on behalf of endangered wildlife. With 144 globally-renowned photographers contributing their work, the book serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to lose if we don't take immediate action to protect these magnificent creatures.
From the alarming threat of climate change to the devastating impact of habitat loss and poaching, the "New Big 5" is a stark warning that our natural world is under siege. However, it also offers hope. The book highlights rewilding initiatives and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation efforts, highlighting potential solutions for these critical issues.
The "New Big 5" is not just a collection of images - it's a rallying cry to get us all involved in protecting wildlife. As Jane Goodall, a leading conservationist who wrote the afterword to the book, puts it: "We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big 5" is a must-see for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation. The book is now available, offering a glimpse into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species and inspiring others to join the fight to protect them for future generations.
I'm low-key obsessed with this new project "The New Big 5" 
! It's so cool that ppl from all over the world got to vote for their fave animals and now we have this sick collection of pics featuring some of the most iconic endangered species. I mean, can you even handle how stunning Ami Vitale's elephant pics are? 
And the fact that 144 photographers contributed to this project is just wild! It's like, a total wake-up call for us to take care of our planet and these incredible creatures 
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. So, if this book can raise awareness and get people thinking about how we can help these amazing animals, then that's gotta be a good thing 
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. It's not all doom and gloom, which is what I was worried it would be 
. So, yeah, definitely check out this book if you care about wildlife - it's a great way to learn something new and get inspired to make a difference 
it's like, what would our world look like without elephants roaming free or tigers prowling through forests? 
let's all do our part to protect these amazing animals 
. But you know what's even crazier? We actually have a chance to make a difference 
. And let's be real, climate change is no joke 
. We gotta take action now or risk losing them forever 
. But on the bright side, this project is a total game-changer for wildlife lovers everywhere 
. So, let's get behind this and make some noise for these incredible animals! 
. Can we please just get back to the news? This article about Graeme Green's photography project is fascinating, but it's not like anyone here can have a decent discussion about it without getting sidetracked by forum drama. I mean, what's going on over there with that one thread from last week?! 
Anyway, where was I? Ah yes... the "New Big 5". It's just so inspiring to see all these amazing photographers working together for a good cause. The photography itself is incredible, but it's the message behind it that really matters – we need more people like Graeme Green who are passionate about making a difference. But can we please just have a clean and respectful conversation about this without any personal attacks or spam comments?! 
the afterword from her had me totally emotional too... let's all do our part to protect these incredible animals 