Gary Braasch Teams with Joan Rothlein to Document BP Oil Disaster
Environmental photojournalist Gary Braasch has teamed up with environmental toxicologist Dr. Joan Rothlein to document the lingering effects of this year's BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
Focusing on the themes of energy consumption and the reduction of fossil fuel use, Braasch's images capture scenes of oil, marsh and beach cleanup, and the impact on those affected by the spill. These images will be available for use by nongovernmental organizations and will appear on newsstands this fall. Braasch's work, which was recently on display in New York, can also be viewed at (braaschphotography.com) and (WorldViewofGlobalWarming.org).
2006 EPI Photography Invitational Contest Gallery
A look at the winners, runners-up and honorable mentions from Art Wolfe's latest project, the Environmental Photography Invitational.
Known for his passionate advocacy for the environment, Wolfe created EPI as "an event for the advancement of photography as a unique medium, capable of bringing awareness and preservation to our environment through art."
Working with foundations, nonprofit organizations and industry-related businesses, EPI was able to award more than $10,000 in cash and merchandise to 30 different...