These amazing fine art wildlife photos have raised over €1million for animal conservation – they’re absolutely incredible!
The Earth We Share is the stunning new, fine art wildlife photography book from Swedish photographer Björn Persson. Steve Fairclough spoke to him to discover more about his motivations and work... The post These amazing fine art wildlife photos have raised over €1million for animal conservation – they’re absolutely incredible! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Wildlife photographer Björn Persson has captured incredible images of animals that have raised over €1 million for conservation efforts. Persson, who began his artistic journey with painting and drawing, found photography to be a more efficient and richer medium for expressing his love of nature. His passion for wildlife and animals was sparked by his childhood love of Sir David Attenborough's documentaries and a year spent in South Africa in his early 20s.
After working in advertising for over a decade, Persson decided to become a full-time wildlife photographer in 2016, driven by his desire to inspire people and raise awareness about the beauty of animals. His unique style, characterized by getting incredibly close to wild animals, is the result of extensive knowledge of animal behavior, which he gained through wildlife conservation studies and anti-poaching work in South Africa.
Persson's images, such as a Southern white rhino with a massive horn and a group of giraffes appearing to dance, showcase his ability to create emotional and epic compositions that connect with viewers.
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