“We felt that an exhibition of the Mkapa Awards at the Four Arts would be a powerful way to highlight the majesty of Africa’s animals and also educate the public about the challenges they face. “Payson and I have been involved in African wildlife conservation for over 50 years and knew that a number of our friends in Palm Beach shared our enthusiasm for the preservation of the animals and habitat in Africa as well as the well-being of the people,” James told. They approached Director of Programs at Four Arts Sofia Maduro about showing the photographs. Courtesy Nature’s Best PhotographyĬredit for bringing the exhibition from Nairobi, Kenya to Palm Beach goes to Wilber James, Trustee Emeritus of AWF and board member of The Society of the Four Arts, along with fellow AWF Trustee Payson Coleman.
Mountain Gorilla, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. “These are individuals who are passionate about conservation and in many cases put their lives on the line–protecting species from poachers and the illegal wildlife trade.” “This image portrays the importance of the work of Africans who have devoted their lives to the future of threatened wildlife,” Sholley said. People and wildlife, connection, our shared fate comes through in another crowd pleaser from the competition, an animal keeper being caressed by an elephant’s trunk in an orphanage. The product of this work is one that benefits both wildlife and people.” This success story is a result of a four-decades effort orchestrated by non-governmental organizations like AWF in direct collaboration with the Rwandan government. Mountain gorillas are the only great ape in the world whose population is increasing.
“It represents an endangered species and a conservation success story. “When you look into the eyes of this beautiful silverback, you see a lot of yourself looking back,” Africa Wildlife Federation Senior Vice President Craig Sholley told of the grand prize-winning image (pictured below).
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