Una Mirada en África
This collection of eight photographs is a visual tribute to the majesty of the African continent and a poignant call for reflection. Through intimate and aerial scenes captured across the Okavango Delta and the Zambezi River, we draw closer to a nature that silently resists the relentless pressure of a world in transformation.
From the serene gaze of a leopard to the invisible trail left by a solitary elephant wading through the waters, each image speaks of a fragile and precious balance. Africa offers us a profound lesson in coexistence, while simultaneously serving as a warning about the human impact on natural systems.
Inspired by the tireless work of Dereck and Beverly Joubert and their Great Plains Foundation, this body of work is also a tribute to the committed efforts of those who dedicate their lives to protecting African wildlife. Their enthusiasm, vision, and concrete actions have proven that conservation is possible when passion is combined with purpose.
Yet, change does not solely depend on grand gestures. Each individual possesses the power to contribute to the planet’s protection through daily life. Small changes and conscious decisions—within our communities, our habits, and our relationship with nature—create ripples that expand far beyond the visible. Our planet is an interconnected system, where every local action resonates globally.
This exhibition invites you to gaze, to feel, and to act. Because when we learn to see with attention, we also learn to care with intention.
Una mirada en África
El camino del Elefante 1
El camino del Elefante 2
Elefantes en el Okavango Delta 1
Elefantes en el Okavango Delta 2
Río Zambeze 1
Río Zambeze 2
Río Zambeze 3
Statement by the chairman,
Dereck Joubert
Let there be no mistake, we are in the midst of the Battle for Africa right now. We have to understand that everything is connected, and as soon as we understand that we are a part of every system on Earth, the easier it will be for us to find that balance here instead of forever being in conflict with nature, its wild animals and wild places.
We don’t have much time. The biggest threat isn’t hunters, poachers or poison makers – it is our own complacency, the lazy hope that someone else is taking care of the great beasts of Africa.
And the real problem, as we know from E.O. Wilson and other scientists, is that the closer we get to that extinction period, the faster it happens. You create islands of biodiversity, and as they start shrinking and isolating themselves, the genetic quality of the animals within them gets weaker and weaker, more vulnerable, and you see curves in animal populations that drop off suddenly.
We are now at a pivotal time in history, where our actions will determine the fate of some of the most iconic African animals and landscapes. We can do this. We can change the course of history and choose to protect and preserve.
Join us, the Great Plains Foundation, in ensuring a bright future for Africa’s wild places.
– Dereck Joubert.
