Animal Art New Book!

BLOG: Animal Art published in Germany! – Images by Art Wolfe
New from Frederking & Thaler for our German-speaking fans!

ANIMAL ART

Bilder von grandioser Ästhetik und faszinierender Schönheit
Art Wolfes Tier- und Naturaufnahmen sind legendär und gelten zu Recht als Kunst. Mit „Animal Art“ öffnet der Meister sein Archiv: Die 160 besten Bilder aus 30 Jahren Fotografie dokumentieren seine Reisen um den Globus und seine Hingabe an die Natur. In begleitenden Texten gestattet Wolfe einen intimen Blick auf den Menschen hinter der Kamera. Eine bildgewaltige Begegnung mit den Lebewesen unserer Erde und ihrem wohl besten Dokumentar.

224 Seiten, ca. 160 Abbildungen, Format 28,0 x 30,0 cm, Hardcover mit Schutzumschlag

>>Order from Amazon (Germany)

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PDN PhotoPlus October 29 Art Wolfe, Frans Lanting & Tom Mangelsen

For the first time ever, three of the world’s most acclaimed nature and outdoor photographers come together on stage to share images and insights about the power of photography to shape ideas about our natural world. Join us for a unique event featuring presentations by Frans Lanting, Tom Mangelsen and Art Wolfe, followed by a live discussion moderated by photo industry expert Patrick Donehue. Become part of the conversation and submit your questions to Art, Frans and Tom at Patrick Donehue patrickdonehue@yahoo.com.

PhotoPlusExpo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York City,October 27-29, 2011

Sat, Oct 29, 2011 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lanting, Mangelsen, Wolfe: A Force of Nature
Speakers:
Art Wolfe
Frans Lanting
Thomas Mangelsen

Track: Keynote
Skill Level: All levels
Sponsor: Epson

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“Dogs Make Us Human” Available now!

Listen to Jeffrey and Art describe this collaborative project.

“Dogs Make Us Human” is available now!

>>ORDER HERE

Review:

I’m giving this book to all my dog loving friends this Christmas. Gorgeous photos by Art Wolfe and lively and emotional text by Jeffrey Masson.

What I like most about this book is that it has avoided the usualy cutesy pictures. Rather it has a kind of multicultural theme. It shows us the universal bond between humans and dogs. With pictures of stone age tribes, asian boat people, African children, and rich snoots on Fifth Avenue.

The publisher compared this book to The Family of Man. That seems entirely appropriate. And it is time to acknowledge that dogs are part of that universal family as well.

A.Ross

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AFRICA! Namibia

BLOG: Africa, Sossusvlei, Namibia – Images by Art Wolfe

The lions, leopards and monkeys all show that it is truly Spring with mothers and babies playing with each other.

Just so you don’t worry too much about my safety, the elephants I photographed have been rescued and are habituated to people.  They are now free.

Hot News Tip: International workshops in January 2012 to South Africa will be coming up on my workshops website very soon.  Stay tuned!

Contact us immediately if you are interested and want to make sure to reserve a place even before the signup is available.

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Catching Up With Richard Dawkins



Preeminent evolutionary biologist and controversial author Richard Dawkins is famous for taking on the difficult issues. We had the honor of working with him a decade ago when he contributed an essay to Art’s masterwork The Living Wild.

>>Read His Essay

>>Read his profile & watch a video interview:

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Wangari Maathai 1940-2011

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BLOG: Pelly Place – EEAW Award – Images by Art Wolfe

The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for “her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace,” Wangari Maathai passed away on Sunday.

Her Green Belt Movement founded in 1977 has planted more than 30 million and helped nearly 900,000 women gain jobs.

With Green Seattle Partnership she helped plant trees and inspired everyone around her during her visit to Washington in 2009.

>>NYTimes obituary

>>View and Share condolences

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AFRICA!


BLOG: Luangwa Valley, Zambia – Images by Art Wolfe

I am so excited to be on this trip! The wildlife viewing in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley is tremendous. We saw giraffe and baboon, as well as the colorful bee-eaters which make their nests in cliffsides. The leopard we saw had killed a big female impala and the ungulate was too big for the cat to stow in a tree. So instead, she buried it, which is highly unusual.

Later in the day we came upon a lioness with a wire snare embedded in her neck. Luckily we were able to call the local lion research team who responded quickly because they happened to be in a nearby part of the park. We waited with the lion until they arrived. They then darted the snared female and we helped with the processing of data and removal of snare. I got to be right in the middle of the action and hit these shots as things got a little tense as the lioness’ temperature spiked. We took all the ice from our cooler box and pushed it against her back to keep her temperature from getting critical–I shot this moment from above.

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Olympic Peninsula September Workshop

BLOG: Olympic National Park Sep2011 Workshop – Images by Art Wolfe

The workshops I lead in the Olympic National Park always seem to bring out the best in everyone at all skill levels. The late summer fires in Washington make for breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. But it’s always the details that are the most interesting: backlit seaweed clinging to rocks battered by the surf.

We’ll be posting a gallery of workshop participants’ photos soon so watch for it!

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Milestone not gravestone

I turn 60 today.  As you can see, I have much monkeying around to do.

If you know me, then you know there is a lot of life left in the tank and I intend to fully use it all.  It just keeps getting better.

It is a day of celebration for me and I want to thank everyone for their warm wishes, cards, flowers, support and thoughts.  I have so many good friends.

Thank you so much!

(If you know who took this picture using Art’s camera, please let us know.  You were on the China Photo Workshop this year.)

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Elwha River DamRemoval Begins

Elwha

This Saturday is the grand re-opening of the beautiful Elwha River on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.

This is the world’s biggest dam removal, and one of biggest and most significant river restoration efforts. We will see a river coming back to life, with great benefits for salmon runs, the tribe and community. The lessons we learn on the Elwha can inspire other river restoration efforts around the country.

>>CLICK HERE for more info on the Elwha Dam removal project

>>CLICK HERE for an interesting back story on Senator Bill Bradley and the Elwha

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