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On foot among the giants of Africa

From the gorillas of Rwanda to the elephants of Zimbabwe, Vincent Gesser has been closer than many to these iconic giants, enabling the capture of images with a different perspective. These intimate conditions allow extraordinary encounters, rich in photographic and human teachings. Conference at the 25ème Festival International Nature Namur (Namur, Belgium)

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Expos Photos Nature & d’Art Animalier, Namur (Belgium)

Exhibition “Maasai Country – People and Wildlife” with Henry Brousmiche

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22ème Festival International Nature Namur (Belgium)

Exhibition “Instants of African Magic” http://www.festivalnaturenamur.be/

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2èmes Rencontres Reg'Arts Nature, Chevigny St-Sauveur (France)

Guest of honor and exhibition “Africa Monochrome” http://regartsnature.e-monsite.com/pages/programme/programme-2016.html

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Africa Geographic

Article “A lion plays with his food” http://africageographic.com/blog/lion-plays-food/  

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Image & Nature

Picture of the Day mention for “Mother with affectionate cubs”

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Monochrome Photography Awards 2015 (International)

Five “Honorable” mentions for the pictures “Elephant silhouette“, “Hand of pied kingfishers“, “Mother with affectionate cubs“, “Natural abstraction of flamingoes“ and “Not thinking ahead” in the Wildlife category. http://monoawards.com/winners-gallery/monochrome-awards-2015/professional/wildlife  

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Nat’Images magazine

Picture “Young dominance” in the Variations section

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ND Natural Density Photography Awards 2015 (International)

Honorable Mentions awarded to the four pictures “Arctic reflections“, “Northern Light Flower“, “Red elephants” and “Two cubs at sunset” http://ndawards.net/winners-gallery/nd-awards-2015/professional/honorable-mentions

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Natural graphism and wild activity

From the beauty of the northern lights and the polar bear cubs of the Canadian Arctic, to the grace of the pink flamingoes and the action of the Great Migration in Kenya, Vincent Gesser shares with you remarkable moments and surprising encounters over both continents. Conference for Canon at the 19ème Festival de la Photo Animalière et de Nature (Montier en Der, France)

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Magazine Revue Photo

Article “Invitation to African Safaris with Vincent Gesser” http://www.revuephoto.com/invitation-aux-safaris-africains-vincent-gesser/

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Wild Planet Photo Magazine – Year 2014 Special Edition

Article of 7 pages “The dance of the Lion and the Topi”

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BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 (United Kingdom)

Finalist for the following four pictures: “Encounter in Natural Studio”, “Facing the storm”, “Flamingos at dawn” and “Handful of pied kingfishers”

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International Competition of Wildlife Photography of Namur (Belgium)

Selected in the Short Story category for the “Dance of the Lion and the Topi”  

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Concours Emotions d’Ailes of the Expos Photos Nature & d’Art Animalier AVES, Namur (Belgium)

Nominated in the Impressionism category for the picture “Flamingoes Abstraction” http://www.exposaves.be/nomines-2015/

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Galerie du Lion, Orleans (France)

Exhibition “Primates” http://www.galeriedulion.fr/en/

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Oasis International Competition of Nature Photography 2014 (Italy)

Honorable Mention awarded for the picture “Encounter in natural studio” http://www.oasisphotocontest.com/gallery2014/mammiferi/

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Monochrome Photography Awards 2014 (International)

Five “Honorable” mentions for the picture “Abandoned trees“ in the Landscape category and the four pictures “Encounter in natural studio“, “Elephant facing the rain at dusk“, “African Darter taking off – 2“ and “We are many, we are one“ in the Wildlife category http://monoawards.com/winners-gallery/monochrome-awards-2014/professional/landscape http://monoawards.com/winners-gallery/monochrome-awards-2014/professional/wildlife  

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National Photography Awards (United Kingdom)

“First runner-up” in the Wildlife category  

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Memorial Maria Luisa (Spain)

Very honorable mention awarded for the picture “Moment of hope“ and broadcast at the end of the main evening news bulletin on the Spanish television TVE  

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Biennial exhibition of the members of the Royal Photographic Society (United Kingdom)

“Encounter in natural studio” was part of a selection of the 100 best photographs to form an exhibition on show in seven large English cities. https://rps-biennial.org/events/Members-Biennial/finalists/16991/  

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ND Natural Density Photography Awards 2014 (International)

Honorable Mentions awarded to the two pictures “African Darter taking off – 2” and “Look at my teeth” http://ndawards.net/winners-gallery/nd-awards-2014/honorable-mentions

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80 degrees of separation

From the savannah of East Africa to the icebergs of North of Spitsbergen, Vincent Gesser shares his experience of wildlife photography in very different conditions. A journey of 9,000 kilometres with a wealth of learnings and photographs of encounters with the wild. Conferences for Canon at the 18ème Festival de la Photo Animalière et de Nature (Montier en Der, France)  

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International Kontinent Photography Awards 2014 (International)

Official Selection Award in the Nature – Single Image category “in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of photography” for the picture “Young dominance”

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Expos Photos Aves – Portfolio 2014

“Elephant facing the rain at dusk” as main double-page spread

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Wild Planet Photo Magazine

Picture of the Day mention for “Lion peakaboo”

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Wild Planet Photo Magazine

7-page opening article “The Lion and the Topi”

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Oasis International Competition of Nature Photography 2013 (Italy)

Mention for the photo story “The Dance of the Lion and the Topi”

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Amateur Photographer

Double page in the section “Readers Focus”

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One Eyeland Awards 2013 (India)

Finalist for the picture “African Darter taking off – 2” http://oneeyeland.com/awards/2013/segment/category/subcategory/award/vincent-gesser

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Face to face with wild Kenya

Alone at the wheel of his 4×4, Vincent Gesser shares his experiences of living in the wild of the various ecosystems of Kenya. A very special journey in the wealth of Kenya’s wildlife, from the fertile plains of Masai Mara in the South, to the arid Chalbi desert in the North. Conferences for Canon at the 18ème Festival de la Photo Animalière et de Nature (Montier en Der, France)

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On foot among the giants of Africa

From the gorillas of Rwanda to the elephants of Zimbabwe, Vincent Gesser has been closer than many to these iconic giants, enabling the capture of images with a different perspective. These intimate conditions allow extraordinary encounters, rich in photographic and human teachings. Conferences for Canon at the 18ème Festival de la Photo Animalière et de Nature (Montier en Der, France)

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Ethical wildlife photography - A success for conservation in Kenya: The rescue program and the elephant orphanage of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Conference for Canon and the Association of Photographer for the Preservation of Nature (PPNat) during the Festival Nature at Namur (Belgium)

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Online magazine Revue Photo

http://www.revuephoto.com/namur-interview-du-photographe-vincent-gesser-video/

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Chasing the Light Contest, Wildlife Babies & Young (International)

Honorable Mention for the picture “Look at my teeth” http://chasingthelight.photoshelter.com/gallery/WILDLIFE-BABIES-WINNERS/G0000Os5XrikEqHw/

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One Eyeland Awards 2012 (India)

Finalist for the picture “Look at my teeth” http://oneeyeland.com/awards/2012/segment/category/subcategory/award/vincent-gesser

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Chasing the Light Contest, Faces of Wildlife (International)

Runner-up for the picture “Love and Safety” http://chasingthelight.photoshelter.com/gallery/FACES-OF-WILDLIFE-WINNERS/G0000Jp83w_vc5Us/

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Biennial exhibition of the members of the Royal Photographic Society (United Kingdom)

“Moment of Hope” was part of a selection of the 100 best photographs to form an exhibition on show in six large English cities including London (Royal Albert Hall) http://www.rps.org/technical/gallery/photo-detail?a={278E7580-AD93-4D7C-8B85-83CBEAD4D010}    

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Digital Camera World

“Moment of Hope” included in top 25 “Sensation Photographs of 2012”

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Chasing the Light Contest, Vertical Wildlife (International)

Finalist for the picture “Cheetah stretching”  

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The Open Photography Contest (International)

“Epic picture of the day” mention for the picture “We are many, we are one”

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Kenya Concierge

“Mara Engai and Wilderness”

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