Commitment
Commitment
Ross Sea, Antarctica, 2011.
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 10
33.5 × 22.5 in (85.1 × 57.2 cm)
Edition of 10
46.5 x 31 in (118 x 78.74 cm)
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An adult emperor penguin hovers high above her chick. Adults will go to sea for days or even weeks at a time to bring back food for their rapidly growing chicks.
BIOGRAPHY:
Paul Nicklen (Canadian) is a visual artist and marine biologist who has documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet for over 20 years. Paul’s photography informs and connects by creating an emotional bond with wild subjects in extreme conditions.
After a 20-year career of photographing for journalistic publications like National Geographic, Paul’s perpetuating dream is to revisit his archives for the true artistic gems and release them to the world. His ongoing journey is to continue photographing intimate, evocative, powerful subject matter to create a thought-provoking body of work. Paul hopes his viewers look into the eyes of the animals in his photographs and fall in love with their vulnerability.
In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers, Paul is a well-known speaker, TED Talks participant, author, and National Geographic Fellow. In the past two decades, Paul has collaborated with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and explorers to create awareness and inspire action for global issues such as climate change.
Paul has garnered more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, earning a globalfollowing of celebrities, conservationists, and fans.