If you have 10 minutes or so watch this stirring TED talk video...you will learn, gain insight and understand a little bit about my passion for big cats but more importantly further realize the plight these animals are facing from us. These two amazing filmmakers and conservationists really touch what all of us who are wildlife photographers either by profession or avocation (hopefully) stand for.
I am hoping, with some luck, to bring back some photos of the leopard they highlight in October...
A couple of photos, maybe some ones already seen to make it a legit photo post.
Eric
More excellence from your mind and hand, Eric. I love these.
And the lion couple- both staring right at you (and me)- wow! I had to check the lock on my door. What amazing and powerful creatures they are.
Charlie
"Hope for the future" says it all Eric. Love the image and appreciate the linkage. Seems with each passing year we hear more and more about the plight of the earths animals and that their demise is a direct result of mans actions. Meanwhile, their numbers continue to decline and as of yet we lack the courage to abolish zoo's and the capture of animals used in carnivals and scientific experimentation. Is it just apathy? I don't see things changing for the better. When did we cross the line between observing/preserving and "management" of these remaining glorious creatures? I suppose there simply isn't room enough for us both anymore. We know who is going to lose that debate.
Sorry to blather on buddy but sometimes I gotta let it out.
I do love your Big Cats! Great video as well. I think you shot "Hope for the Future" says it all. The expression on the cats is amazing. It is hard to believe that people think they can take these great cats for pets. We visited a Big Cat Refuge that takes in Big Cats from private owners and bad situations. They get a second chance, but it is sad to think that these types of refuges are necessary. Thanks for all you do to show us these gorgeous animals.
Nancy
redmule wrote:
Great post Eric & beautiful images!
Kevin
Thank you Kevin. My son gets married next Saturday...one day I hope to take his children to see these great cats and hope they will still be there to be photographed.
Eric
CDaescher wrote:
Great link, Eric. Those big cats really have to stay.
Love your images. Always do and you probably know that by now.
Chris
Thanks for all the support and nice comments Chris...The Jouberts are quite the couple and brilliant filmmakers.
Eric
Shasoc wrote:
I truly enjoyed the TED talk video, Eric, as much as i enjoyed your image
The video puts your images in a different perspective.
Socrate
I appreciate that Socrate...it really was the TED talk that I wanted to highlight...there is a new movie on Nat Geo WILD by these two filmmakers tonight at 9pm. Every film they make is a real treasure.
Eric
