New Big Five: Wildlife Photography Book Highlights Animals on Brink of Extinction
A new photography book, "The New Big Five," is out now, featuring stunning images of five animals at risk of extinction. The project was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green, who wants to use the power of wildlife photography to raise awareness about the plight of endangered species.
Green's idea for a "New Big Five" emerged during his time in Botswana over a decade ago. He wanted to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun," and thought that by doing so, they would focus more on wildlife and think about the animals at risk.
The five animals chosen as the "New Big Five" are elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers. These animals were selected after 50,000 people around the world voted for their favorite species to photograph or see in the wild.
The book features photographs taken by renowned wildlife photographers such as Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, alongside essays from famous conservationists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu. The images showcase the beauty and majesty of these animals, while also highlighting the alarming threat they face due to habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
According to Green, the book is a global call to action on issues impacting wildlife. "I think these are some of the most beautiful and creative images that I've seen put together in one book," he says. The images also act as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, serving as a reminder of what we stand to lose if we don't take action.
One of the key messages conveyed by the book is the urgent need for conservation efforts. Climate change poses an alarming threat not only to the "New Big Five" but also to thousands of other species worldwide. Jane Goodall notes that "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 Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is published by Earth Aware Editions and will be on sale from April 4, 2023. The book's publication coincides with a growing awareness of the need for urgent conservation action to protect wildlife and the planet.
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, "The New Big Five" offers a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our planet's precious biodiversity. By showcasing stunning images of endangered species, this book inspires us to take action and join the fight to preserve wildlife for future generations.
A new photography book, "The New Big Five," is out now, featuring stunning images of five animals at risk of extinction. The project was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green, who wants to use the power of wildlife photography to raise awareness about the plight of endangered species.
Green's idea for a "New Big Five" emerged during his time in Botswana over a decade ago. He wanted to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun," and thought that by doing so, they would focus more on wildlife and think about the animals at risk.
The five animals chosen as the "New Big Five" are elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers. These animals were selected after 50,000 people around the world voted for their favorite species to photograph or see in the wild.
The book features photographs taken by renowned wildlife photographers such as Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, alongside essays from famous conservationists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu. The images showcase the beauty and majesty of these animals, while also highlighting the alarming threat they face due to habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
According to Green, the book is a global call to action on issues impacting wildlife. "I think these are some of the most beautiful and creative images that I've seen put together in one book," he says. The images also act as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, serving as a reminder of what we stand to lose if we don't take action.
One of the key messages conveyed by the book is the urgent need for conservation efforts. Climate change poses an alarming threat not only to the "New Big Five" but also to thousands of other species worldwide. Jane Goodall notes that "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 Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is published by Earth Aware Editions and will be on sale from April 4, 2023. The book's publication coincides with a growing awareness of the need for urgent conservation action to protect wildlife and the planet.
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, "The New Big Five" offers a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our planet's precious biodiversity. By showcasing stunning images of endangered species, this book inspires us to take action and join the fight to preserve wildlife for future generations.
thinkin bout these gorgeous animals goin down & it breaks my heart 
we gotta take action 4 their survival 
climate change is like a superpower that's destroyin our planet & all its creatures 
need more ppl to get behind conservation efforts & support orgs workin 2 protect wildlife 
can't believe they're just now doing a "New Big Five" photography project after all these years. I mean, I get that people want to raise awareness about endangered species, but this feels like a bandaid solution rather than actual policy change 
. What's the point of taking beautiful photos if we're not gonna do something concrete to help these animals? 
. Can't they have used scientific data or conservation organizations' expertise instead? It feels like a publicity stunt rather than a serious effort to address the issue 
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. What about the rhinos, the pangolins, or the vaquita? Don't those species deserve some love too? It's like they're just cherry-picking the cute and charismatic ones 
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, like elephants are still being poached in some parts of africa and it's heartbreaking 
, lions are losing their habitats and it's just... ugh 
, gorillas are getting extinct at an alarming rate due to habitat loss and disease 
, and tigers are being hunted for their skin and body parts 
. i mean we need to take action now or these amazing animals will be GONE 
. i'm literally so done with humans ruining the planet 
The whole thing is just so... polarizing 
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And what about the economic interests at play here? Are we talking about saving endangered species as a way to boost eco-tourism, or is it really about preserving biodiversity for its own sake?
. We can't just keep posting about how cute animals are on social media while doing absolutely nothing about their plight 
. This book is more than just pretty pics - it's a wake-up call 
. We need to do better, folks!
I think it's so cool that Graeme Green came up with the idea of a "New Big Five" to raise awareness about endangered animals 
But seriously, it's awesome that the people involved in this project are using their talents to highlight the plight of these amazing creatures and the impact of human actions on the environment.
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. we need to take action now or its too late 
... im talkin bout conservation efforts, ppl! 
lets work together to save these amazing creatures & the planet 
. It's not too late, right? But if we don't... *shudders* 
gotta do something about this, like now! we can make a difference if we come together and support conservation efforts 
. the photography is stunning btw, it really brings home the beauty and majesty of these animals... but also the harsh reality of their plight 
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. And I love that 50,000 people around the world came together to choose which species to feature - it's a testament to the impact we can have when we work together 
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I just read about this new photography book that showcases animals on the brink of extinction and it really got me thinking... we need more people like Graeme Green who's passionate about raising awareness through their work 
