The Animals Are Leaving Us

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Photographer

Jo-Anne McArthur, Martin Rowe
Company/Studios

Lantern Publishing & Media
Date of Photograph

2019
Technical Info

(Cover image) Camera: Nikon D850 Lens: 135 mm Aperture: f/2.8 ISO: 3200 Shutter speed: 1/160 secs
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Website

https://weanimalsmedia.org/

The Animals Are Leaving Us is a poetic reflection and examination of the omnipresence and yet the vanishing of animals within and from an environment entirely defined by the whims and appetites of human beings. For four years (2017 - 2021), writer and publisher Martin Rowe documented the state of the United States and the world--using the verse form of ottava rima. Featuring Jo-Anne McArthur's stunning images, The Animals Are Leaving Us is a lamentation and a warning: of a planet without animals, whom we disappear, or kill off, or who have fled from our unwanted and unwarranted attentions.

Biography

Based in Toronto, Canada, Jo-Anne McArthur is an award-winning photographer, author, photo editor, speaker, and founder of We Animals Media (WAM). We Animals Media brings visibility to hidden animals through compelling video and photojournalism. As the world’s leading animal photojournalism agency, it is our mission to document the stories of animals in the human environment — those used for food, fashion, entertainment, and experimentation — and to connect those stories to the individuals and organizations who can amplify their reach.
Awards

Many of WAM's photographs and films have been recognized by numerous awarding bodies for their poignant depictions of animal lives. Awards help to bring awareness to animal issues and to the field of animal photojournalism. View awards: https://weanimalsmedia.org/about/award-winning-photography-and-film/