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.”
Let’s Be More Like Elephants
To be a baby elephant must be wonderful. Surrounded by a loving family 24 hours a day... I think it must be how it ought to be, in a perfect world. Daphne Sheldrick
One Ton – Farewell to a Giant
Find that place where the voices fall silent, free from guilt and deadlines and failed expectations. Give yourself the chance to remember what it is you love, what is truly important to you, and then come back ready to fight for it. Paul Nicklen
Lessons from the Wild
Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children. African Proverb
Zazu - Mr. Banana Beak
“Good morning, mon ami! It's a brand-new day. Chimps are going ape, giraffes remain above it all. Chicks are panicking, rhinos are running wild.” Zazu from The Lion King
All Creatures Big and Small
Get out and take those photos. Tell those stories. You never know who they will reach and how it will change them. Animal stories are humanitarian stories are environmental stories are climate stories.
Jo-Anne McArthur
Two Giraffes went into a Bar ….
The day I stop being excited is the day I stop taking photos. Roie Galitz
The Circle of Life
When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe, it becomes impossible to contemplate this one thing without contemplating the nature and meaning of existence itself. John Muir
Craig’s Last Day
It was a difficult moment. No one could talk. No one could communicate. The whole area becomes a silent DEATH PLACE! Big Life Warden James Kupere
Tilting towards the New Year
As I track the gradual increase of daylight over our winter landscape here in Ontario, I find myself leaning towards the new year, enjoying the quiet of the season, yet aware of a growing sense anticipation. Next month I’m heading out on safari again. Every time I leave Kenya, I wonder if, or when, I will return. I live my life as if a reunion is assured and tilt my view towards the next adventure on African soil.
Zazu - Mr. Banana Beak
“Good morning, mon ami! It's a brand-new day. Chimps are going ape, giraffes remain above it all. Chicks are panicking, rhinos are running wild.” Zazu from The Lion King
Holiday Print Sale
Holiday print sale on until Dec. 15th. Bring the love of wildlife into your home and help conservation all in one purchase.
Predator or Prey and Print Sale!
“I could not help but wonder: do the lions (and other animals) not view people in a tent as potential prey?”
Mud, Joy and Healing
When a young elephant arrives at Reteti they are often deeply traumatized by the loss of their mother and elephant family. Elephants, like humans, can suffer from PTSD, due to severe trauma. It takes time, 24-hour care and attention from the local Samburu keepers plus proximity with other elephants for an orphan to recover.
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?
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.