Dans l'ombre des éléphants

• Prize
  Gold in Book/Nature, 2nd Place winner in Book
• Photographer
  Anne-Marie Etienne, France, Metropolitan

In an elephant's gaze lies unfathomable depth and ancient wisdom.. In the twilight over the Namibian savannah and desert, an elephant's portrait is more than an image, it's an invitation to journey and a promise of harmony between humanity and nature. My photographs reveal the bonds we share with these majestic giants, highlighting their elegance and complex social lives. The survival of elephants is a vital challenge of our time; their extinction would be a tragedy. They are mirrors of our humanity, reflecting our deepest connection to the world.