Stories by Kathy

 
“Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.”
— Michael C., Registered Psychotherapist
 
Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife Photography, Natures Best Kathy Karn Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife Photography, Natures Best Kathy Karn

Key Ingredients for Visual Storytelling

What you have to do is get into the heart. And how do you get into the heart? With stories. Jane Goodall

Do you have a story to tell? I’ve created a list of key ingredients that help build a visual story.  My interest is wildlife, but these points can be used for any subject. What’s your passion?

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The Ripple Effect of Photography Competitions

Wildlife photography competitions are more than showcases of artistic talent. They serve as powerful platforms for conservation storytelling. When images earn recognition and find a wider audience they amplify the message behind them: the urgent need to protect our planet's wildlife and wild places.

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Nature’s Best Photography Highly Honoured Finalist

I’m thrilled and honoured to share that my image of a matriarch and her family has been selected as a Highly Honored Finalist in the Wildlife Category of Nature’s Best Photography International Awards. The image will be featured on the back cover of Nature’s Best’s Winter Special 30thAnniversary Edition available this December.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn

Who was your Other Mother?

Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. Mr. Rogers

Feeling safe, being seen, loved and supported in early development is the best gift we can give a youngster. Elephants know all about this. Allomothers, or nannies abound in elephant society. They are the “other mothers” in a young calf’s life.

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Beauty Keeps Wonder Alive

Moments of beauty begin to braid your days. John O’Donohue

This week’s inspiration comes from two writing friends who remind me that finding beauty is essential in our lives. 

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Murder at the Irish Manor House

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Two experiences reminded me recently that the fight for the protection of elephants and the health of our planet is ongoing. One reminded me of past trauma, the other foreshadowed more horror in the near future.

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How the Samburu Became the Ancestors of Elephants.

The pastoralist Samburu people of Northern Kenya believe elephants were once people. Their oral tradition tells the story of how they became the ancestors of the elephant.

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