Bob Talbot has been pursuing the great whales since 1977 when he went to the Pacific Northwest to photograph orcas in the wild. Perhaps the greatest force behind marine photographer Talbot's work is his strong conviction that all living things should be recognized and respected. Throughout his years working to photograph the whales and dolphins in the open seas, his goal has been to educate th
...see more »e general public and make them aware of the endangered marine animal species, appreciate the animals as he does and work for their protection. Working from a small inflatable boat to capture the elusive moments when an animal is perfectly poised against dramatic lighting, Talbot will often wait at sea for weeks before the elements are aligned. Although his craft and meticulous technique remain unchanged, Talbot now travels six months each year in search of his subjects in Australia, Canada, the Bahamas, New Zealand, Antarctica, Mexico and Alaska. The photographer's work have been published in many books and magazines including Audubon, Geo, Omni, American Photographer, Natural History, Ocean Realm, National Wildlife, Outdoor Photographer, BBC Wildlife and publications by Kodak and National Geographic. While primarily recognized as a still photographer, Talbot also has worked with film since 1979 and as the wildlife cinematographer on the Warner Bros. 1993 release Free Willy. His credits include several Cousteau Society specials including Tragedy at Valdez documenting the Exxon Valdez oil spill and several programs for network television, PBS productions and the Discovery Channel. Talbot donates a portion of the proceeds from the sales of his posters to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and the American Oceans Campaign. He continues to work with the Cousteau Society and International Wildlife Coalition and others by donating images, time, funds and a voice. « see less
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