Tanja Brandt

German animal photographer, Tanja Brandt, has nurtured a lifelong connection with animals. She is especially drawn to prey birds, large cats, and dogs. She came to photography as a way to capture beautiful images of the beings she felt kindred with. However, Tanja wanted her photos to convey a deeper essence and strives for, “Photos that reflect the soul and character of each animal,” she says.

Tanja is involved in owl rehabilitation and rescue, and provides homes for owls that cannot safely be released into the wild again. You can purchase prints and learn more at her website: https://ingoundelse.de.

Photo by Tanja Brandt

Photo by Tanja Brandt

Photo by Tanja Brandt

Photo by Tanja Brandt

Photo by Tanja Brandt

 

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts."

~Rachel Carson

 

May Book Pick

In honor of mental health awareness month, we found it fitting to select Something in the Woods Loves You, by Jarod K. Anderson. In it, Anderson–who has struggled with lifelong depression–tells the tale of one of his darkest stretches and how deliberate, recurring encounters with the natural world served as a lifeline for him. 

In addition to this deeply personal story, Anderson has authored three books of poetry. He is also the creator of The Cryptonaturalist podcast. Read Kinute’s interview with the author here.