In Safe Company of the Ocean Giants
Week of January 25, 2025
In Safe Company of the Ocean Giants.
A trilogy of years living dangerously as a wildlife photographer on the edge of comfort, wilderness, and common sense, from The High Arctic to Antarctica. Amos Nachoum dispels the myth of dangerous wildlife, diving with Polar bears, Great White sharks, Nile Croc, Anaconda, and Leopard seals.
The art of Making picture versus Taking picture
The photographer’s thought process and action before the shoot, during the and before publishing, in creating iconic images and securing the photographer’s branding.
Picture of Amos Nachoum’s Life
A movie presentation about Amos Nachoum’s career as an immigrant from Israel to the USA, pursuing his dream to become a wildlife photographer, reaching epic experiences and done against all odds diving with a Polar bear family. Twelve people landed on the moon only five dived and film Polar bears.
Amos Nachoum, a professional wildlife photographer and explorer, has left an indelible mark on photography and wildlife conservation. Renowned for his close-up underwater photography of large marine animals such as whales, sharks, leopard seals, crocodiles, anacondas, and polar bears, Amos has received numerous awards and global recognition for his work. Beyond his photography, Amos is a passionate environmental activist, tirelessly raising awareness about the importance of conserving the world’s natural habitats and wildlife. His camera and expeditions are not just about capturing stunning images; they are a powerful tool to support science and conservation and to inspire awareness about endangered wildlife. Amos Nachoum, a man of unique experiences and achievements, arrived from Israel in the USA in 1977. Since 1978, he has embarked on daring explorations, venturing into every significant body of water from the North Pole to Antarctica. His photographs are not just about capturing wildlife; they strive to challenge misconceptions about “dangerous” wildlife and show the harmonious interactions between man and animal. He also leads wildlife photography expeditions with his company, Big Animals Global Expeditions. Amos’s recognitions include 1st place for animals in their environment, Sienna Award 2018 and 2022, 2021 Nature Photographer of the World, 2019 Sea Keepers Award, Person of the Year, two-time award winner of BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year for animal behavior. Amos has recently published “BIG,” a book of his photography of big animals worldwide. In November 2023, Amos was nominated for the NOGI award in the art—the highest award in the international diving industry. Amos has also been the subject of the documentary “The Picture of His Life,” which chronicles his epic quest to photograph polar bears underwater in their natural habitat. Notably, twelve people have landed on the moon, but only five have dived with polar bears.