honorable mention
Abbey Bratcher united states
title
Ambassadors
Photographing animals is my passion, although I enjoy people almost as much. I am strongly devoted to the protection of our environment and wildlife. I am also passionate about further the need for education as it pertains to environmental concerns and the importance of animals for our present and our future.
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entry description
"Ambassadors" is an ongoing project since 2016. Working with zoos and their keepers to create these portraits, "Ambassadors" aims to unveil the unique characteristics of a variety of threatened species. Through post processing techniques the animals are removed from their zoological environment, focusing on the light, shadow, and texture of each species. The remarkable details are exposed in a dramatic natural light as these ambassadors claim their independence existence, giving the viewer the ability to experience each species as its own entity. Each portrait is an individual voice for that species. "Ambassadors" goal is to inspire and inform others about the importance of protecting wildlife. With habitat loss and poaching acting as major threats to many animals this project asks the viewer to engage in a deeply personal conversation with these amazing creatures about their unforseen future and survival.about the photographer
I am a fine art and commercial photographer. I was born in Franklin, Tennessee and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. I often find myself calling them both home. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in photography, and a Minor in Art History.Photographing animals is my passion, although I enjoy people almost as much. I am strongly devoted to the protection of our environment and wildlife. I am also passionate about further the need for education as it pertains to environmental concerns and the importance of animals for our present and our future.
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