Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. Barack Obama

Recently friends from Australia, USA and Canada sent me a link to a video of elephants in the San Diego Zoo responding to a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on April 14th.

I am delighted to report my photo Sunrise over the Mara is included in the “Weekly Selection” gallery in the Africa Geographic 2025 Photo Competition this week.

Elephants have much to teach us about good parenting, effective leadership and how to get along in the world.

Cathy and I headed to a structure that looked like it was built for VIP’s flying in on private planes to inspect the estate. “Do you have a signal?” I asked Cathy. “No, do you?” “No.”

In the heart of the African night, the darkness was not just a lack of light; it was a living breathing entity.

The greatest enemy of conservation is apathy. Imagery can break apathy. Pictures have power! David Doubilet

Without bringing the animals into the home and heart of an audience, the disconnect between humans and the natural world will continue to deepen.  Kevin Richardson

Every time you leave home,
Another road takes you
Into a world you were never in

John O’Donohue

At first glance, the landscape looked empty every time we set out on a game drive. But, if we took our time, showed up, had patience, it soon became clear that it wasn’t empty at all. It was full of life.

In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this. Terry Pratchett

I believe when we travel with intention, when we are open to outcome, when we stay curious, magic can happen.

The Wisdom of Elephants is officially launched! There was a steady stream of friends and newcomers on Saturday from 2:00 – 7:00 at Strand Fine Art Gallery in London. The youngest visitor was two and the oldest was 100!

Do you have a favourite photo? Take a minute to think about an image you treasure. What do you notice? How do you feel as you look at the picture? Stay with it for a moment. Resist the urge to scroll on. I suspect there is a story that goes with your choice.

I’m on the home stretch preparing for the book launch of The Wisdom of Elephants. I hope my love of the iconic animals of East Africa will touch your hearts. I cannot imagine a world without elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards. When we take care of nature, nature takes care of us.

I’m busy preparing proofs of prints for my book launch and photo exhibition. Memories of extraordinary encounters with the iconic animals of East Africa come alive when I see some of my favourite images in print. I hope to see you on Sept. 17th!

I’ve had extraordinary encounters with African wildlife that renew and restore my soul, but it’s the who people deepen and enrich my experience. I treasure conversations with friends I’ve made and lessons I’ve learned. I am changed as a result.

Join me for my Official Book Launch and African Wildlife Photography Show on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 5 to 7 PM at the Strand Fine Art Gallery in London, Ontario.

I am over the moon. My first order of books arrived this weekend! Two and a half years ago I had an extraordinary encounter with the elephants of Amboseli. I returned home changed, committed to use my images and story to speak up for elephants and wildlife conservation. The Wisdom of Elephants is the result of this intention.

I am filled with gratitude for the comments from advance readers and pre-order purchasers of The Wisdom of Elephants. People are affirming what I believe; we care about elephants, we care about conservation, we care about books that give back for good.