As a terrapin researcher in this series I highlighted the conservation practices of the Jamaica Bay Terrapin Research team. The research team studies the Diamondback Terrapins, an endangered species in the United States, to help them survive their plight.
SUBMISSION: Meek Shall Inherit by Joshua Madison
Meek Shall Inherit, portrait of a Rhino Beetle, by Joshua Madison. In this piece I tried to capture a stark imposing image of the unseen world of the insect and those who will inevitably inherit the earth after us.
SUBMISSION: Who Are You? by Hyungjun Yoon
As a terrapin researcher in this series I highlighted the conservation practices of the Jamaica Bay Terrapin Research team. The research team studies the Diamondback Terrapins, an endangered species in the United States, to help them survive their plight.
SUBMISSION: Hands by Mariko Tada
The Proboscis Monkey is a lesser-known species endemic to Borneo's rainforest. With its unusual nose and ritual of hanging in "harems" amongst the trees, the world is largely unaware of the plight of this endangered monkey. Deforestation for palm oil and mining are threatening the future of the Proboscis, a species that can only be found on the island of Borneo. This image, entitled "Hands", illustrates how similar we truly are to the primate kingdom; a moment of contemplation as this young male examines his hands, thinking about...who knows? I felt as if I was capturing a very private moment not dissimilar to a person sitting in a park, deep in thought.
SUBMISSION: Baby Face by Katherine Turpenoff
I am using my respect of, and my interest in research of animals to talk about the importance of animals. I believe that sometimes people forget how important animals are to the human way of life, and that animals are not just food or commodities. There have always been deep connections between humans and animals, such as religion, economy, science, nature, food, as pets (etc.). As the human population grows so does demand, and this demand that people have for more and more has put a strain on the connections we have with animals.
Beauty, comedy, or striking colors are often part of my process. The raw brutality of what happens to some animals can cause an instinct to look away, so I use humor or something interesting to create a draw. Then the underlying, and heavier, message will slowly appear. I never want my work to repulse. I choose to demonstrate that animals are living beings, and not just a means to an end.
SUBMISSION: Motherhood by Katherine Turpenoff
I am using my respect of, and my interest in research of animals to talk about the importance of animals. I believe that sometimes people forget how important animals are to the human way of life, and that animals are not just food or commodities. There have always been deep connections between humans and animals, such as religion, economy, science, nature, food, as pets (etc.). As the human population grows so does demand, and this demand that people have for more and more has put a strain on the connections we have with animals.
Beauty, comedy, or striking colors are often part of my process. The raw brutality of what happens to some animals can cause an instinct to look away, so I use humor or something interesting to create a draw. Then the underlying, and heavier, message will slowly appear. I never want my work to repulse. I choose to demonstrate that animals are living beings, and not just a means to an end.
SUBMISSION: Mountain Gazelles by Kirsten Hines
Compelled by a life-long passion for the environment, I photograph wildlife and nature. Traveling around the world to explore both familiar and novel environs, I seek to capture spontaneous wildlife moments and unique perspectives on nature. I aim to lure viewers more deeply into the natural world than they might venture on their own. I strive to evoke the experience of being in nature by photographing un-manipulated scenes and minimally post-processing images, to most accurately convey wilderness in its organic state. My photographic collections include: ‘Nature in Abstract,’ stylistically revealing art in nature; ‘Nature and Travel,’emphasizing portraits of wildlife and habitats around the world; and ‘South Florida Birds and Gardens,’ inspiring bird-friendly landscaping through an intimate view of birds and plants, featured in my two award-winning books. With all my work, I hope to restore human connections to the planet that have too long been neglected.
SUBMISSION: Sunrise on the Desert by Kirsten Hines
Compelled by a life-long passion for the environment, I photograph wildlife and nature. Traveling around the world to explore both familiar and novel environs, I seek to capture spontaneous wildlife moments and unique perspectives on nature. I aim to lure viewers more deeply into the natural world than they might venture on their own. I strive to evoke the experience of being in nature by photographing un-manipulated scenes and minimally post-processing images, to most accurately convey wilderness in its organic state. My photographic collections include: ‘Nature in Abstract,’ stylistically revealing art in nature; ‘Nature and Travel,’emphasizing portraits of wildlife and habitats around the world; and ‘South Florida Birds and Gardens,’ inspiring bird-friendly landscaping through an intimate view of birds and plants, featured in my two award-winning books. With all my work, I hope to restore human connections to the planet that have too long been neglected.
SUBMISSION: Big Cypress Swamp by Phoenix Marks
For native Miamian and Fort Lauderdale photographer Phoenix, preserving wilderness is not a necessity, it is an essential for the human spirit. More than a scientific necessity for creating air, clean water and producing food, preserving nature is a sacred necessity for healing and bringing peace to the human soul. As an artist, it is her hope that the visions she captures of magnificent places and amazing animals will inspire others to love and protect the environment for generations to come. She has created a recognizable body of original works of the highest artistic quality, been accepted in numerous juried exhibitions, had eight solo exhibitions, garnered awards and private sales and developed a greeting card line. Phoenix considers it a sacred privilege to reveal the extraordinary wonder and beauty of south Florida, particularly its wetlands. Her work captures the beauty of our natural environment while revealing our unique and fragile ecosystem.
SUBMISSION: The Bond by Michael Caroff
With my photos, I strive to create a new intimacy between viewer and subject. My hope is that this intimacy fosters a heightened compassion for and appreciation of their sheer beauty, their stunning intensity, and their singular agenda; that of survival. We, now more than ever before, have the burden to insure that the earth’s wildlife indeed does have a future. Through overpopulation, global warming, worldwide pollution, and habitat destruction, we are making their chances for survival more tenuous everyday.
With no voice of their own, the responsibility to speak for them and to insure their future falls squarely on our shoulders.
We must learn to coexist and support the other inhabitants of this planet, all of whom were here long before we were. Failure to do so, will not only hasten their extinction, but will surely diminish the life experience of our own future generations.
SUBMISSION: Battle Scarred by Dixie Whatley
Although we usually think of giraffes as gentle giants, their lives in the wild are anything but gentle. I photographed this old giraffe in the wild in Botswana. His majestic stature was only emphasized by the scars of his long life. Although the giraffe may not be officially endangered, this one, to me, represented the constant struggle of animals in the wild.
SUBMISSION: Searching by Kat O'Neill
I am a photographer living on the East End of Long Island. I worked for Wildaid for years trying to save endangered animals all over the world.
SUBMISSION: Great Horned Owl Babies by Patricia Quinn
I was raised on a farm in a small town in NE GA and lived for the day when the new National Geographic arrived in my mailbox. From the golden cover to the back page all of my dreams were imaged. To travel the world and see it through the eyes of the people that lived there. I’m 62 and I still run, not as fast, to the mailbox to be the first to tear the plastic off the National Geographic to gaze at every page. In making my travel dreams I promised myself to first see all of America and visit all the national parks. I felt I should visit my own backyard before I stated visiting anybody else’s backyard. I’ve traveled the 50 states and visited 27 countries from Tibet to Italy to Iceland and I’m still making plans for future adventures. Photography is a beautiful way to capture a second in time. These photos are examples of being at the right place at the right time. It is very important for us to save endangered species, as well as all the species of the world.
SUBMISSION: Matthieu and Matabishi by Adam Kiefer
The Mountain Gorillas of Virunga National Park reside in some of the most fragile real estate in the world. Constantly under threat from rebel militias, loss of habitat, and most recently oil exploration, these majestic Great Apes continue to beat the odds and survive. In this photo, Virunga National Park Ranger Matthieu embraces the young male Mountain Gorilla orphan, Matabishi.
SUBMISSION: Mother and Baby Golden Langur Monkeys by Patricia Quinn
I was raised on a farm in a small town in NE GA and lived for the day when the new National Geographic arrived in my mailbox. From the golden cover to the back page all of my dreams were imaged. To travel the world and see it through the eyes of the people that lived there. I’m 62 and I still run, not as fast, to the mailbox to be the first to tear the plastic off the National Geographic to gaze at every page. In making my travel dreams I promised myself to first see all of America snd visit all the national parks. I felt I should visit my own backyard before I started visiting anybody else’s backyard. I’ve traveled the 50 states and visited 27 countries from Tibet to Italy to Iceland and I’m still making plans for future adventures. Photography is a beautiful way to capture a second in time. These photos are examples of being at the right place at the right time.It is very important for us to save all species.
SUBMISSION: White Langur Monkey and Infant by Patricia Quinn
I was raised on a farm in a small town in NE GA and lived for the day when the new National Geographic arrived in my mailbox. From the golden cover to the back page all of my dreams were imaged. To travel the world and see it through the eyes of the people that lived there. I’m 62 and I still run, not as fast, to the mailbox to be the first to tear the plastic off the National Geographic to gaze at every page. In making my travel dreams I promised myself to first see all of America snd visit all the national parks. I felt I should visit my own backyard before I started visiting anybody else’s backyard. I’ve traveled the 50 states and visited 27 countries from Tibet to Italy to Iceland and I’m still making plans for future adventures. Photography is a beautiful way to capture a second in time. These photos are examples of being at the right place at the right time. It is very important for us to save all species.
SUBMISSION: Lion on a Hill by Pekka Järventaus
Since I was a child I have been intrigued by lions. I simply find them to be truly mysterious and magical animals. And I am not the only one who is intrigued by these extraordinary creatures. Their majestic charisma and personality has been well portrayed. You see lions in movies, read about them in books, they are being used as logos etc. Lions are all around us. They are true symbols of royalty and power. With my lion series, I am aiming to go beyond traditional documentary photography to convey those magical qualities that intrigues me the most. It is exclusively photographed in Masai Mara, Kenya and Serengeti, Tanzania, The kingdom of lions.
Spending time with lions is a truly remarkable experience and I hope that my photography will inspire a future with healthy lions still roaming the great plains.
SUBMISSION: Waiting by Shelley Lake
Gratefully exhibited at the ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition in December.
One by Janice Fischer
At first glance, it is just an image of a bison, then when one takes a closer look, one realizes there is another; a calf that is nursing. It reminds me of the dependence we have on each other and nature.
SUBMISSION: Freedom by Janice Fischer
Freedom, photograph by Janice Fischer. This bison is part of a herd that is allowed to roam "free" yet the fence still reminds us that he is not really free.
He gazes directly at me, through his fenced in kingdom and I cannot help but think, "What is the definition of free?".