Assignment Earth: How Photography Can Save the Planet.
digismile
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Assignment Earth, How Photography Can Save the Planet: This is the title for this month's issue(September/October) of American Photo. It's actually fitting that I write about this magazine today. The very first issue I purchased featured a photo series recovered from a digital camera found at ground zero after 911. The photographer captured stunning photos up close and personal of the chaos and mayhem. He did not survive but his photos did.
Since that time, I have been a regular reader of American Photo. The articles are often thought provoking and the photos gripping. This month is no exception. I strongly recommend it for your reading.
There are articles about a number of photographers and show how they are making a smaller footprint on the planet.
There is a list of 13 ways to be a greener photographer. I won't give you the list, because you would miss all the great stuff in this issue. But I particularly like #11 - Shoot the Change You Want in the World.
There are 12 photographers that are featured showing their mission and what they want to change in the world. One of these, Beverly Joubert, is dedicated to bringing attention to the plight of the big cats in Africa and Asia.
Did you know (extracted from page 71): A 100 years ago there were about 450,000 lions in Africa. When Ms. Joubert started her work in the 80's, the numbers were down to about 50,000. Today, the number is estimated at less than 23,000 and continues to drop 3-5% a year. Lobbying by hunters has led Botswana to issue licenses to hunt their LAST 3,000 lions ...
This makes me feel sick. If only the hunters could pull a Dick Cheyney and shoot themselves ...
Anyway, the magazine is an eye opener. Ignorance is no longer an excuse, at least for me.
Please pick up this issue, have a read and share your comments.
Since that time, I have been a regular reader of American Photo. The articles are often thought provoking and the photos gripping. This month is no exception. I strongly recommend it for your reading.
There are articles about a number of photographers and show how they are making a smaller footprint on the planet.
There is a list of 13 ways to be a greener photographer. I won't give you the list, because you would miss all the great stuff in this issue. But I particularly like #11 - Shoot the Change You Want in the World.
There are 12 photographers that are featured showing their mission and what they want to change in the world. One of these, Beverly Joubert, is dedicated to bringing attention to the plight of the big cats in Africa and Asia.
Did you know (extracted from page 71): A 100 years ago there were about 450,000 lions in Africa. When Ms. Joubert started her work in the 80's, the numbers were down to about 50,000. Today, the number is estimated at less than 23,000 and continues to drop 3-5% a year. Lobbying by hunters has led Botswana to issue licenses to hunt their LAST 3,000 lions ...
This makes me feel sick. If only the hunters could pull a Dick Cheyney and shoot themselves ...
Anyway, the magazine is an eye opener. Ignorance is no longer an excuse, at least for me.
Please pick up this issue, have a read and share your comments.
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Thanks for sharing!!
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Yes they do. But it is still showing the previous issue. I'm not sure when it will change over. Check here. I'm sure it should change over soon.
www.digismile.ca
www.intruecolors.com
Nikon D700 x2/D300
Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
Me neither... American Photo has definitely improved their content lately. It is a very enjoyable read...
I think that when my current subscription runs out, I will renew with their "digital subscription".
Thanks,
Lee