In the last five years, Nature and wildlife photographers across the world have raised over $2.1 million for conservation. This, courtesy of global non-profit Conservation Internationalโs initiative titled Prints for Wildlife. Every year, a community of photographers sell their limited-edition prints and all funds raised go towards efforts supported by Conservation International.ย
An Asiatic lioness with her cubs at Gir National Park, Gujarat
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Jie Fischer/Prints for Wildlife
This year, the fundraiser Edition Hope is slated to โrespond to a new, urgent threat: the global shift away from environmental protectionโ. The team addresses how conservation programmes around the world are facing abrupt funding cuts and a possible future where Nature is undervalued. Therefore โthreatening years of progress to protect biodiversity, ecosystems and the communities that depend on them for their livelihoodsโ.
Bringing together 200 photographers who will donate limited-edition prints, this edition will feature the likes of Joel Sartore, Florian Leydoux, Michael Poliza, Gurcharan Roopra, Bjรถrn Persson, and David Lloyd, to name a few.ย
An orangutan at Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia
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Marco Gaiotti/Prints for Wildlife
Lions at Gujaratโ Gir National Park, elephants at Sands Nature Reserve in South Africa, a leopard at Zambiaโs Lower Zambezi National Park, white rhinoceros at Kenyaโs Solio Game Reserve, are among the many animals featured in this yearโs prints.ย
A herd of elephants silhouetted against the warm orange sky of the setting sun in Kenyaโs Amboseli National Park
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Neelutpaul Barua/Prints for Wildlife
Photographer Neelutpaul Baruaโs shot (titled Sundowner Serenade)ย features a herd of elephants silhouetted against the warm orange sky of the setting sun in Kenyaโs Amboseli National Park. โI chose this photograph because, to me, it embodies the very essence of hope. Elephants are symbols of strength, resilience, and family; qualities that remind us of Natureโs ability to endure despite challenges. In the image, the fading light of day is not an ending, but a promise of tomorrow, reflecting hope for both wildlife and the landscapes they call home,โ says Neelutpaul, adding that the herd moving together signifies unity and continuity, โreminding us that if we protect them today, future generations will still witness these majestic giantsโ. Through this picture, he hopes to inspire others to believe in a future where people and wildlife coexist in harmony.
Giraffes at Solio Game Reserve, Kenya
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Rahul Sachdev/Prints for Wildlife
Another image shot in Kenya is Rahul Sachdevโs Blazing Through. It shows two two giraffes walking through the dust at sunset at Solio Game Reserve. โI wanted to capture both the beauty and the fragility of their existence. The fading light and haze echo the reality that many species are slowly disappearing into the shadows unless we act. By sharing moments like this, I hope photography can serve as a bridge that transforms admiration into empathy, and empathy into a willingness to protect what remains,โ says Rahul.
Veil of the River captures the image of a boy from Kheada village, near Kolkata, who is fishing in the river with a handmade net
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Anjan Ghosh/Prints for Wildlife
Alongside wildlife, a set of images also depict human communities that thrive with wildlife.ย Anjan Ghoshโs Veil of the River, for instance, captures the image of a boy from Kheada village, near Kolkata, who is fishing in the river with a handmade net. โHe (the boy) was shy, but curious, and when I asked, he proudly lifted the net, almost like a curtain between his world and mine. That simple gesture reflected both innocence and resilience,โ says Anjan. โWe didnโt need many words. His expression and posture told me everything about his connection to the water, which sustains his family and community. For me, the silhouette is more than just a composition; it is a tribute to rural childhood, where play and survival often merge.โย
Prints (each priced at โน10, 917) will be available for one month only at printsforwildlife.org, starting on August 21, 2025 and closing on September 21, 2025.
Published – August 21, 2025 03:59 pm IST