#nikonambassador

Photos by @amivitale. I am honored to share this beautiful story from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (@r.e.s.c.u.e) in northern Kenya that @cnn just published.

For years, baby elephants lived off powdered formula — the same used for infant humans — at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in northern Kenya. But when global supply chains were severely disrupted by the coronavirus, the sanctuary had to find a more dependable source of food for its calves, who had been either orphaned or abandoned.

Fortunately, the answer was right in their backyard. The sanctuary experimented and then moved to using local goat’s milk instead of the expensive formula shipped from thousands of miles away. It’s also brought about a shift in the relationship between the community and the calves. Not only is it more nutritious for the elephants, it is also more sustainable for the planet and it is empowering the women in the community who are benefitting from this new source of income.

Please view the whole story now at CNN.com and consider donating to this amazing place (link in profile.)

#elephants #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #kenya #northernkenya #goats #milk @r.e.s.c.u.e @sararafoundation
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbZDkMgsxR6/?utm_medium=tumblr

TOMORROW, MAY 7! Friends in D.C, I hope you’ll join me at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. at the @FinancialTimes Weekend Festival. There will be a host of illustrious writers and thinkers — including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi — as part of the day-long event. A handful of both in-person and virtual tickets are still available. Get yours at the link in my profile.

In this photo, keeper Jerison Lengonyekie feeds an orphaned baby elephant at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (@r.e.s.c.u.e) in northern Kenya. The sanctuary turned a pandemic challenge into a win—for the calves, the community, and the land. For years, baby elephants lived off powdered milk formula, the same used for infant humans. But when global supply chains were severely disrupted by the pandemic, the sanctuary had to find a more dependable source of food for its calves, who had been either orphaned or abandoned.

Fortunately, the answer was right in their backyard. The sanctuary experimented using local goat’s milk instead of the expensive formula shipped from far away. After studying the formula and extensive research, they put the new formula to the test and fed the baby elephants the goat’s milk. Reteti’s elephant keepers quickly noticed that the young elephants were getting healthier.

It also brought about a shift in the relationships between the community members and the calves. Not only is it more nutritious for the elephants, it is also more sustainable for the planet and it is empowering the women in the community who are benefitting from this new source of income.

Learn more, including how to help by following @r.e.s.c.u.e and @sararafoundation

@ft_weekend @kenyawildlifeservice @nikonusa #nikonnofilter #nikonlove #nikonambassador #kenya #africa #conservation #elephants
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdODXVlMVi4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Photo by @amivitale. @olpejeta head rhino keeper @zacharia_mutai relaxes with Najin, one of the last two northern white rhinos on the planet. Zacharia, with Najin’s other keepers, has had a front row seat as the @biorescue_project works to restore this iconic species.

On this Earth Day, I’m shining a spotlight on the incredible people who work hard to protect wildlife. The plight of wildlife has received much needed attention, but very little has been said about the communities on the front lines. We often forget that the best protectors are often local communities. Their efforts are ultimately the best immunization against forces that threaten both their wildlife and way of life.

@biorescue_project @leibnizizw #Avantea, @KenyaWildlifeService @SafariParkDvurKralove @tunajibu @bmbf.bund @leibnizgemeinschaft @MinistryOfTourismAndWildlifeKE @natgeo @thephotosociety @nikonusa @photography.for.good #amivitale #kenya #NorthernWhiteRhinos #nikonambassador #dontletthemdisappear #nikonnofilter #nikonlove #rhinos #saverhinos
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcqfV2DuXyA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Flamenco Verde”- The traditional flamenco dress is red and black but we did a variation on a theme with vibrant ocean colors. @mariabenedek captured the position perfectly. What do you think? #flamencodancer #flamencodance #flamencoshow #trajeverde #nikonambassador #fierclyfeminine #underwaterwomen #underwaterart #underwaterfineartphotography #harrymartinunderwater #underwaterstrobes #backscattervideophoto #notnude #glamourshots #underwaterfashion #voguemagazine #palmbeachculture #thepalmbeaches #palmbeachunderwater #floridatourism #throughadifferentlens (at Cresskill, New Jersey)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0v77biHxxn/?igshid=1rnkiufvuo8dx

“Suspended” - A wide angle shot while laying on the bottom of the pool made for this interesting perspective. As usual @mariabenedek hit a sensational pose. #underwaterpics #leaping #beauty #underwaterglamour #picoftheday #photooftheday #tumblerphotography #radar #aquaticadigital #backscatter #vogueitalia #nikonjapan #nikonchina #nikonambassador #creativelive #creativelivesession #underwatercreative #nycmodels (at Cresskill, New Jersey)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0n5n8GnfT2/?igshid=19jcv9g9km9bo

“Empowered” - @trinitystarligiht really knows how to sell a shot. That’s what made this great image come alive. #underwaterart #boxing #womensboxing #pink #glamor #underwaterimages #underwaterfashion #womensempowerment #strobist #nikonambassador #aquaticadigital #fiercewomen #equalitymatters #underwaterfineartphotography (at Cresskill, New Jersey)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WKhAAnd0O/?igshid=mojkow54tcyk

“Preparation”- Subtle light and a dedicated model made this shot this gloomy afternoon. #ballet #pointe #pointemagazineofficial #onpointemagazine #balletdancers #underwaterphotography #underwaterfineartphotography #aquaticadigital #fstoppers #officialfstoppers #nikonambassador (at Cresskill, New Jersey)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0SBNnLHfgp/?igshid=1b3izrd2abdxl

Thought we do a little “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” them for this Sunday. What do you think? Did @mrsagustini do a great Holly Golightly or what? #tiffanyandco #tiffany #underwaterfinephotography #underwaterfashionphotography #underwaterfashion #plushiesundayartsection #bizarremagazine #underwaterlife #artdictionmagazine #underwaterphotography #nikonambassador #fineartphotography #fineartprints #underwaterphotographer (at Cresskill, New Jersey)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ls1dbHibq/?igshid=10o2rm77py1s4

“Arcoiris de Agua” - Bright sunshine and great weather got us an early start on our shoot this morning. @janmarierart brought the sunshine and I captured the rainbow. #rainbow #equality #rainbowcoalition #rainbow_wall #underwaterart #underwaterphotography #asianmodelsearch #asianphotographymagazine #asianbeauty #underwater_world #aquaticadigital #underwaterportraits #underwaterportraiture #asianbeauty #nikond4 #nikonambassador #strobist (at Cresskill, New Jersey)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6d7hSHFNk/?igshid=c3pf66u1cbx1

“The Photoshoot” - The camera was broken and the lens didn’t work, the perfect underwater prop thanks to @reichpearl #camera #underwatercamera #modelshoots #underwaterphotography #nikond4 #nikonambassador #strobist #underwaterfashion #fashionblogger #fashionista #underwaterfashionista (at Cresskill, New Jersey)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzs7lHUnYUt/?igshid=17k24pwxp3ch5