Sanctuary: Exploring the World’s Protected Areas from Space

timthumb.phpEfforts to conserve parks and protected areas around the world are being aided by Earth observations from space-based sensors operated by NASA and other space agencies as well as commercial providers. Sanctuary highlights how the view from space is being used to protect some of the world’s most interesting, changing, and threatened places.

“Sanctuary: Exploring the World’s Protected Areas from Space,” published by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (Arlington, Virginia) with support from NASA, debuted at the 2014 World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia. The once-a-decade meeting is sponsored by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s largest global environmental organization founded in 1948.

Download the PDF version.

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Among the Ancients in Tanzania

While the Serengeti always offers its share of fine wildlife sightings, I was quite excited by seeing the 120,000 year old Engaresero Footprints. These are among the oldest modern human tracks in the world.

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Art Walk – January 2015

Did I really just type 2015? Well, let’s bring in the new year the right way!

Pioneer Square is throwing open its doors to welcome everyone to experience the wealth of art that lies along its streets. Free parking is offered at several parking garages in the area, for more info click HERE. Vouchers available at the Art Wolfe Gallery.

Come stroll Pioneer Square, have a bite to eat in what Thrillist ranks the 12th best food neighborhood in the US, and peruse The Art Wolfe Gallery.

The gallery is open until 8pm tonight!

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Earth Is My Witness Exhibit in Tokyo

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Earth Is My Witness is making its debut as an exhibit at the Konica Minolta Gallery in Tokyo.

January 6-February 8, 2015

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The Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

I’m traveling in Africa with friends. We’ve been trekking at the base of the mighty Virunga Mountains looking for a troop of Mountain Gorillas and were not disappointed! Do note it’s up to the gorillas to get this close, we’ll approach the troop from a respectable distance but their curiosity can occasionally have them close the distance to check us out as well.


I hope to have more to share soon!

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So you got a camera for Christmas…

Photographers, Banff National Park, Alberta, CanadaWe have a few suggestions that will help you get the best results when you use it!

How-to books:

The New Art of Photographing NatureThe Art of the Photograph

Or check out the travel opportunities with Art!

No time for travel? Check out this online seminar Art taught at CreativeLive.

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Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

May this joyous season bring you peace, health, and happiness throughout the coming year! 

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Subantarctic Atlantic Adventure

It already seems long ago, but last month I headed off to Ushuaia, the jumping off point for Antarctica and the remote islands of the southern Atlantic.

The Falklands are home to huge colonies of albatross and the rockhopper penguins.

South Georgia is my favorite place to shoot on the planet.

I guess I can’t get enough of Antarctica! I’ll be heading back there in late January-early February and there were a couple last-minute openings- more information HERE.

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On Location: Iceland (cont.)


In spite of the weather we managed to get so much in such a short time in Iceland. The aurora borealis is always a stunner! Also, I can’t resist the adorable and affectionate Icelandic horse anytime I visit the country. In their full winter coats they were probably warmer than I was in my down jacket!

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Big Changes to my “Workshop” site

Photographers at sunset, Skagit Flats, Washington

For those that peruse my site often, you are used to seeing a link to my “Workshops” site, which has always been more than just workshops. It has now been re-built, and will include information on all types of events including seminars, presentations, online only events, as well as tours organized by partners.

It is officially our “Workshops, Events and Seminars” page, but you can find it by clicking “EVENTS” in the top menu.

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Workshops, Events and Seminars Home Page

You can view the content on the new site in a few different ways: a list, calendar by month, or a map.

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We designed the site to be mobile friendly, as well as integrated with our new look. I hope you like the new Event site and look forward to seeing you at one of the events soon!

Art wolfe on location in Bhutan

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