I have recently come across the stunning photography of Nick Brandt. His exquisite images are simultaneously inspiring and haunting. Jane Goodale aptly describes his iconic photography when she says:
Nick’s photographs arouse deep emotions. They inspire a sense of awe at the beauty of creation and the sacredness of life. It’s almost impossible to look through his work without sensing the personalities of the beings whom he has photographed.
There is a major Silver Lining to Nick Brandt’s work. In 2010, he founded the Big Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems. A specific focus on Big Life is to decrease the prolific poaching in the region. Within just one year of inception, this new level of coordinated protection has already elicited a dramatic reduction in poaching in the ecosystem. Big Life’s teams are now apprehending poachers almost every time they kill, with a number of significant arrests of some of the worst, most prolific long-term poachers in the region have at long last been engineered by Big Life’s teams. As a result of these successes, Big Life has been able to quickly send out a strong message that killing wildlife now carries a far greater risk of being arrested. How is that for a major Silver Lining? To learn more and possibly even make a contribution, please visit the website: http://www.biglifeafrica.org/contactbiglife
Breath taking..like looking right into their beautiful souls. I love the giraffe photo and the cheetah and cubs photo. Thanks for sharing!
I couldn't agree more, Lynne. So glad you like the images!
Incredible photo's. I find Nick's work very layered in that one can see not only the soul/spirit of the animals, but also his own. Quite humbling and beautiful. Thanks for sharing! ~
Well said, Eileen. Thank you for your comment!
One word. WOW.
Indeed!
Absolutely gorgeous! These are the photographs that I aspire to make. I am now trying to figure out how I can get to NY to see the exhibit he has at a gallery there before it closes in May.
Me too, Victoria! Thanks for your comment!
I've seen Nick Brandt's work before, but it always stops me in my tracks! You can't help but feel the awe and power of these magnificent animals!
Me too, Alice! Thanks for the comment!
I'm such a fan of Nick Brandt's work. Jane Goodall expressed so poignantly when she said that he captures the personalities of every animal he photographs. That is a rare talent indeed. My deepest prayer is that generations to come will also be able to see and photograph these magnificent creatures. As much as I love his work, it pains me deeply to contemplate the thought that photos may eventually be all that we have to remember these creations.
Dear Susan,
Thanks so much for your note. I couldn't agree more with your thoughts….I hope that we can all rise to the challenge and preserve these animals and their environment. Thank you, again!