A New Lens on Vulnerability: Graeme Green's 'The New Big 5' Turns Wildlife Photography into a Call to Action
Graeme Green, a renowned wildlife photographer, has taken the iconic term "Big Five" and turned it on its head. Originally used by trophy hunters in Africa to describe the most challenging animals to hunt, the concept has been reimagined as a global photography project highlighting endangered species that require urgent attention.
Over 50,000 people worldwide voted for their top five animal choices, resulting in the "New Big Five": elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. These iconic creatures are not only threatened by habitat loss and climate change but also serve as ambassadors for the state of our natural world.
Green's book, "The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife," features stunning images from top wildlife photographers around the globe, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen. Alongside these breathtaking photographs are essays from renowned conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu.
Graeme Green sees his project as a call to action, urging people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun." The book celebrates wildlife and highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts. With approximately one million species facing extinction, the stakes are high.
The photographs showcase the beauty and fragility of these iconic species, while also conveying the severity of the threats they face. A chapter on endangered species illustrates the far-reaching impact of climate change, from bees to blue whales.
Green notes that he could have included thousands more images due to the gravity of the situation. "That's only the tip of the iceberg – I could have included thousands of pictures because that's how serious the situation is," he said.
In a statement, Jane Goodall praises the book as an essential tool for raising awareness about the plight of endangered species. She urges people to take immediate action to protect our natural world, calling it "a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world."
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is available for purchase starting April 4, 2023.
Graeme Green, a renowned wildlife photographer, has taken the iconic term "Big Five" and turned it on its head. Originally used by trophy hunters in Africa to describe the most challenging animals to hunt, the concept has been reimagined as a global photography project highlighting endangered species that require urgent attention.
Over 50,000 people worldwide voted for their top five animal choices, resulting in the "New Big Five": elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. These iconic creatures are not only threatened by habitat loss and climate change but also serve as ambassadors for the state of our natural world.
Green's book, "The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife," features stunning images from top wildlife photographers around the globe, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen. Alongside these breathtaking photographs are essays from renowned conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu.
Graeme Green sees his project as a call to action, urging people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun." The book celebrates wildlife and highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts. With approximately one million species facing extinction, the stakes are high.
The photographs showcase the beauty and fragility of these iconic species, while also conveying the severity of the threats they face. A chapter on endangered species illustrates the far-reaching impact of climate change, from bees to blue whales.
Green notes that he could have included thousands more images due to the gravity of the situation. "That's only the tip of the iceberg – I could have included thousands of pictures because that's how serious the situation is," he said.
In a statement, Jane Goodall praises the book as an essential tool for raising awareness about the plight of endangered species. She urges people to take immediate action to protect our natural world, calling it "a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world."
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is available for purchase starting April 4, 2023.
! Graeme Green's project is like, totally on point - it's not just about taking pretty pics of animals, it's about highlighting the issues they face and urging us to do something about it. I mean, have you seen some of the images in this book? 
They're breathtakingly beautiful, but also super scary when you realize how fragile these species are.
. We need more people using their platforms to make a difference, you know?
) - we gotta take action ASAP! This book is like, exactly what we need right now: a wake-up call and a reminder of the beauty and importance of our natural world. Can't wait to get my hands on this one 
I mean, one million species facing extinction? That's like a never-ending nightmare, you know? And these "New Big Five" are just the tip of the iceberg... or should I say, the last remnants of what we had before it was too late 
. Like, what if we don't take action? What if we just keep on keeping on and ignore all the warnings? It's not like we haven't been told about climate change and habitat loss for decades now... it's like we're just too scared or apathetic to do anything about it 
. Turning a term originally associated with hunting into a project that highlights the beauty and importance of endangered species is genius. It's crazy to think that there are over 50k people who voted for their top 5 animal choices, it just shows how passionate people are about conservation.
. And including essays from renowned conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall is a great way to get people's attention and inspire action. It's not just about showing us how bad things are, but also offering solutions and hope for a better future.
. We need more people like him using their platforms to raise awareness and push for change. And with one million species facing extinction, every bit counts 
. The fact that 50k+ people got to choose their fave species is so cool 
and I love how it highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts 
She's like the ultimate conservationist icon 
! The way she says we have a "window of time" to heal the harm done to nature is so true 
. It's time for us to take action and make a change 
! Let's all be more like Graeme Green and "shoot with a camera, not a gun" 
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i love how green turned it on its head and is now using wildlife photography as a way to raise awareness about endangered species. its like, we can all be photographers and capture the beauty of nature instead of just taking trophy pics 
we need more ppl like graeme green speaking up and calling us out for our actions...or lack thereof 
. I mean, having a 'New Big 5' that features animals that aren't just majestic but also vulnerable is a great way to raise awareness about conservation efforts 
. We need more people to care about these animals and take action to protect them 
. And I love how Graeme Green is urging people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun" - let's focus on capturing beauty and sharing knowledge rather than hurting these amazing creatures 
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. The concept of the "Big Five" has been around for ages, but it's crazy to think that people used to hunt these majestic creatures like they were trophies 
. It's not just about showing us the beauty of these animals; it's also about educating us on what we can do to help 
... meanwhile, it's literally dying before our eyes 
. Plus, it's just amazing to see what top photographers can do with their cameras – I'm definitely checking out the book 
? I mean, it's awesome that people got to vote for their top five animal choices and all, but at the same time, isn't it kinda weird to turn something as serious as hunting into a photography project with a catchy title like "The New Big 5"? 
by the scale of the problem we're facing 
. one million species on the brink of extinction? that's crazy 
