Garden of ice Exploring the Arctic Ecosystem! Natural Exposures with Daniel J. Cox, Wildlife Photographer, Conservationist, Explorer
Brave in curiosity and broad of cause—a true luminary of the lens, Daniel J. Cox has contributed more than just fine art photography over a career spanning nearly three decades. His journeys give people around the world unique insight into the natural world making a connection through powerful visuals which inspire us all to take action for the protection of wildlife. Many a conservation foundation has benefited from the visual impact Daniel’s photos provide, garnering attention for issues that remain silenced by complicated science or sheer lack of awareness. His images translate universally and awaken a sense of urgency to save our wild kin, fulfilling a genuine need to expose the hard truths and heartwarming story of survival these creatures face.
Engaging children in the trials of life is yet one more way this photographer endures nature’s inspiration, with his most recent contribution the story of Portia a young polar bear finding her way in life. This beautiful tale teaches children to embrace who they are and celebrate their uniqueness. A message that is all the more relatable through animal characters which captivate young minds and help cultivate their interest in the well-being of wildlife.
Many of the locations ventured are not without peril, and the intimate photos which place Daniel meters away from earth’s great predators come with a deadly risk, a dedication that speaks to the adventurous spirit and abiding passion of the man and his craft. As such, no better a person could have been chosen to accompany researchers and conservationists from Polar Bear International on an expedition to unearth the secrets of the Arctic ecosystem, this being his most recent expedition. Lifting the veil of unknown in the Arctic is crucial to our understanding of how this icy world sustains itself and the impact to result should human-induced climate change continue.
What lead to your passion of wildlife photography? It was my childhood that brought me down the road to become a natural history journalist. I grew up with a father and close family members that had a tremendous love for the outdoors. My dad was the consummate hunter, gatherer who was passionate for hunting and very early on he shared this passion by taking me and and the rest of our family in to the wild lands of Washington State. It was this early time in my development that I came to love being in wild places, searching for animals and enjoying the freedom of nature. My father also enjoyed the hobby of photography and it was his early days of taking pictures that inspired me to think about doing the same. There was just something about the camera that really excited me. The idea of developing my own photos and capturing images of my adventures was almost all I could think about as a teenager.
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www.naturalexposures.com Daniel J. Cox pausing outside of Buggy One on the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba.
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